Wanda Jones
Mount Vernon ,NY
Summary
Experienced behavioral health professional seeking to obtain a challenging position that will enable me to utilize and enhance my current skill set, knowledge, and leadership qualities.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Psychiatric Technician
New York-Presbyterian
White Plains, NY
07.2010 - Current
- Successfully orient newly admitted patients to respective unit
- Participate in clinical rounds and collaborate with treatment/care team members regarding individual plans for each patient
- Conduct and encourage therapeutic groups in order to support patient treatment
- Perform clerical tasks such as
- Conduct safety and supportive interventions such as varying patient observation levels, escorts, body maps, and restraints
- Collaborate to support patients during medical, behavioral, and environmental emergencies
- Obtain and record vital signs daily
Mental Health Worker
New York-Presbyterian
White Plains, NY
07.2002 - 07.2010
- Observe and record somatic symptoms, behaviors, and physical location of patients
- Conduct and encourage therapeutic groups in order to support patient treatment
- Conduct safety and supportive interventions such as varying patient observation levels, escorts, body maps, and restraints
- Collaborate to support patients during medical, behavioral, and environmental emergencies
- Obtain and record vital signs daily
Patient Care Services
New York-Presbyterian
White Plains, NY
06.2005 - 11.2008
- Provide introductory welcome and expectations for hospital and admitting unit
- Safely escort patients and supporting family during admission process
- Facilitate introduction between patients and members of their care team as well as educate patients on the roles of each discipline
- Transport patients to and from legal proceedings
Office Clerk
New York-Presbyterian
White Plains, NY
02.2003 - 06.2005
- Successfully manage scheduling to ensure proper staffing daily
- Timely manage and process payroll
- Maintain and place orders for office needs such as equipment and supplies
- Coordinate and schedule patient appointments as needed
- Create and maintain patient charts, legal documentation, and clerical paperwork
Education
Phlebotomy Technician Certification -
Bulkan's Educational Institute, Inc.
Bronx, NYCatering & Hospitality -
Grandville College
SheffieldHigh School Diploma -
High Starr High School
SheffieldSkills
- Patient care
- Patient advocacy
- Crisis management
- Leadership
Timeline
Psychiatric Technician
New York-Presbyterian
07.2010 - Current
Patient Care Services
New York-Presbyterian
06.2005 - 11.2008
Office Clerk
New York-Presbyterian
02.2003 - 06.2005
Mental Health Worker
New York-Presbyterian
07.2002 - 07.2010
Phlebotomy Technician Certification -
Bulkan's Educational Institute, Inc.
Catering & Hospitality -
Grandville College
High School Diploma -
High Starr High School