Wendy Sue Patch
Saint Albans,VT
Summary
Dedicated MHT with impressive mental health expertise and Moab/Proactive deescalation skills certification. Hardworking and passionate with over 30 years experience in health care. Delivering exceptional patient support in community-based treatment facility and contributed to many patients' status improvements. Superb communication skills and compassionate nature enabled positive outcomes in challenging environments.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Alzheimer’s Care Provider-Live In
Patch Place/Wendy Sue K. Patch
05.2009 - 05.2014
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing and toileting patients.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Organized medication and provided reminders according to schedule.
Mental Health Technician/Clinical Pt Safety Attend
UVM Medical Center
03.2012 - Current
- Performed scheduled patient safety checks and documented results to establish patients' well-being.
- Observed patient behaviors and mental status and notified RN of unusual or potentially dangerous occurrences.
- Identified behaviors that necessitated intervention and obtained assistance from qualified personnel to complete intervention.
- Applied de-escalation and limit-setting techniques to promote patient cooperation.
- Assisted with patient restraint and seclusion scenarios to create safe environment for patient and medical personnel.
AEMT
Charlotte Volunteer Fire & Rescue
03.2017 - 06.2020
- Maintained levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks to save lives and provide medical care.
- Communicated with lucid patients to gather incident and medical history information.
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
- Retired June 2022 from EMS. (23 years)
Dispatcher
Shelburne Police Department
08.2005 - 08.2011
- Active 911-Directed dispatching, routing and tracking of 15 agencies and 2 police departments. Maintained updated and detailed records of calls.
- Facilitating local calls and walk-in persons.
Medical Assistant 2
Fletcher Allen Health Care
05.2010 - 10.2010
- Sanitized, restocked and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms and allergies.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions and prepared for physician examinations.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight, set-up for: genetic testing, ultrasounds, wound care, paps and ordering labs.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ04.2023
Associate of Science - Psychology
Colorado Technical University
Colorado Springs, CO05.2014
No Degree - Missions Diploma (3 Year Term)
Boston Baptist College
Hyde Park, MA05.1988
Skills
- Patient Assessments & Chart Review
- Charting and Clinical Documentation
- Administrative & Mental Health Support
- Maintaining Safety Standards
- Psychiatric Disorders
- Patient Needs: Stability, Feeding & Advocacy
- Medical Terminology Knowledge
- Patient Intervention
- High Stress Thinking
- Preceptor/Trainer
- Committee Volunteer/Team Meetings
References
Professional References:
Victoria Short, Rn (10 years)
(Cell) 802-899-3347
*Reference Letter Available upon Request
Chuck Welch EMS (15 years)
(Cell) 802-989-9284 (Home) 802-758-2195
Character References:
Sandra Taylor-Previous Pastor' Wife (20+ years)
(Cell) 802-324-5694, (Home) 802-759-3170
Bruce Patterson-Retired Pastor (20+ years)
(Cell) 802-393-1241, (Home) 802-849-6159
Friend:
Kathy Boyce (30+ years)
(Cell) 802-349-5610 (Cell) 802-349-5610
Timeline
AEMT
Charlotte Volunteer Fire & Rescue
03.2017 - 06.2020
Mental Health Technician/Clinical Pt Safety Attend
UVM Medical Center
03.2012 - Current
Medical Assistant 2
Fletcher Allen Health Care
05.2010 - 10.2010
Alzheimer’s Care Provider-Live In
Patch Place/Wendy Sue K. Patch
05.2009 - 05.2014
Dispatcher
Shelburne Police Department
08.2005 - 08.2011
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Grand Canyon University
Associate of Science - Psychology
Colorado Technical University
No Degree - Missions Diploma (3 Year Term)
Boston Baptist College
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