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Victoria James

Sapulpa

Summary

Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

Demonstrates strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills, with proven ability to quickly adapt to new environments. Eager to contribute to team success and further develop professional skills. Brings positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Cna/ Mental Health Technician

Family and Children's Crisis Center
1055 South Houston
08.2024 - Current
  • Monitored patient behavior to ensure safety and compliance with treatment plans.
  • Documented patient progress and observed changes in mental health status.
  • Trained new staff on protocols and best practices for patient care.
  • Developed and maintained trusting relationships with patients for effective support.
  • Analyzed patient feedback to improve service delivery and care initiatives.
  • Provided crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques for patients experiencing emotional distress or exhibiting aggressive behaviors.
  • Assisted with patient restraint and seclusion scenarios to create safe environment for patient and medical personnel.
  • Assisted individuals with daily living activities such as grooming, meal preparation, or mobility when necessary.
  • Improved patient well-being by providing compassionate care and support during their mental health journey.

Certified Nursing Assistant

First Call Staffing/ Brookhaven Hospital
Tulsa, OK
10.2022 - 08.2024
  • Provided crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques to help manage patient behavior.
  • Monitored vital signs, including pulse, respiration and temperature, of psychiatric patients.
  • Restrained violent or suicidal patients using approved verbal or physical techniques.
  • Developed positive relationships with patients while maintaining professional boundaries.
  • Monitored patients' well-being and reported changes or unusual behavior or physical illness to medical staff.
  • Maintaining Appropriate care with Psych/ Neurology patients
  • Performed minor housekeeping tasks to keep patient areas clean and sanitized.
  • Observed patients for any physical or emotional changes, reported findings to medical staff immediately.
  • Provided assistance with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting.

Certified Nursing Assistant

University Village Nursing Center
Tulsa, OK
07.2020 - 05.2021

Long-term care.

  • Provided nursing care to elderly residents in long-term care setting, ensuring their physical and emotional needs were met.
  • Monitored vital signs such as blood pressure, pulse rate, temperature and respiration rates regularly throughout shift.
  • Identified changes in patient's condition or behavior that may require medical intervention or additional assessment.
  • Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
  • Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
  • Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
  • Provided care to patients with incontinence needs.

Education

Certified Nursing Assistant - Healthcare

Central Technology Center - Sapulpa
Sapulpa, OK
01-2020

GED -

Central Technology Center - Sapulpa
Sapulpa, OK
03-2019

Skills

  • Direct Patient Care
  • Collecting Vital Signs
  • Geriatric Care
  • Behavior Monitoring
  • Suicide Prevention
  • Mental Health Support
  • Dementia Care
  • Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI)
  • Experience with geriatric psych and neurology patients
  • Behavior observation
  • Stress reduction techniques
  • Suicide prevention
  • Substance abuse awareness
  • Anxiety management
  • Narcissistic personality disorder insights
  • Paranoid personality disorder coping
  • Sexual assault support
  • Depression support
  • Schizoid personality disorder support
  • Antisocial personality disorder management
  • Schizophrenia education
  • Trauma-informed care

Certification

  • CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant

Timeline

Cna/ Mental Health Technician

Family and Children's Crisis Center
08.2024 - Current

Certified Nursing Assistant

First Call Staffing/ Brookhaven Hospital
10.2022 - 08.2024

Certified Nursing Assistant

University Village Nursing Center
07.2020 - 05.2021

Certified Nursing Assistant - Healthcare

Central Technology Center - Sapulpa

GED -

Central Technology Center - Sapulpa
Victoria James