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Va Hospital Psychiatric Technician

Location:
Albuquerque, NM
Posted:
May 07, 2023

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Resume:

To work as a team member with exceptional service delivery in health care, and with passion to provide care for the patients. To learn and gain more experience, apply same to the fullest and advance my education.

Core Skills & Competencies

Task and detail-oriented

Effective team player

Critical thinking skills

Time Management

Exceptional communication skills (verbal and written)

Strong cultural awareness

Empathy and compassion

Ability to stay calm and collected in high-stress situations

Sound decision making

Impressive bedside manner

Accurate medication administration

Catheter placements

Ability to communicate crucial information to families

Insertion of central lines and administration of IVs

Thorough understanding of HIPAA and privacy policies

Ability to make logical, reason-based decisions

Education

Brookline College Albuquerque, NM

Bachelor of Science in Nursing 8/2021

Central NM Albuquerque, NM

Associates in Liberal Arts 5/2015

Associates in Pre-Health Sciences 12/2014

Clinical Experience

University of New Mexico Hospital:

PICU4/2021-8/2021 PEDS: 11/2020-11/2020

Monitor patients’ vital signs, I&O, head to toe assessment, cardiac monitor, capillary blood glucose checking

Administer IV fluids, IV drugs, Insulin injection and blood thinner injection.

Remove foley catheter and reassess the patient’s ability to urinate.

Assist the RN with NG-tube insertion.

Assisted RN in advocating for patients.

Educate patient’s family about NPO diet and the importance of NPO diet post-surgery

Monitoring patients and helping with ADLs.

Assist the RN in patient education and redirection.

Lovelace Hospital Westside

Med Surgical Unit 9/2020-10/2020

Assisted RN with patient care and medication administration.

Assisted RN with patient education and discharge processes.

Assisted RN with patient care plan.

Lovelace Hospital Downtown

Med Surgical Unit 2/2021-4/2021

Assisted RN with patient care and medication administration.

Assisted RN with patient education and discharge processes.

Assisted RN with patient care plan.

Spanish Trails LTC & Rehab

Rotation Schedule 1/2020-2/2020

Assist patient with ADLs

Perform Capillary Glucose Check on diabetic patients.

Checking vital signs

Support patients in and rehab activities and recreational activities.

Turning and repositioning bed-bound patients.

Assisted patients with feeding.

Online Clinical Experience

SIM Lab experience: interaction with patients virtually.

Practice on Patient Care Plan

Learning through discussion and sharing instructor’s experiences

Work Experience

VA Hospital - Certified Nursing Assistant 01/2016 to present

Basic CNA duties:

Vital signs

CBG check

Helping with patients’ recreational activities

Impatient Hospice Care

Presbyterian Hospital (Skilled Nursing), – Nursing Inpatient Tech 02/2012 to present

Basic CNA duties:

Vital signs

CBG check

Helping with patients’ recreational activities

Impatient Hospice Care

UNM - Children Psychiatric Center (CPC) Mental Health Tech 05/2013-02/2016

Monitoring and helping children

Redirection and education

Assist with ADLs

Monitor children during activities and visits

New Mexico Behavioral Health Institute 08/2009 to 02/2012

Psychiatric Technician-Operational (Float pool: worked in 12 units)

Basic CNA Duties

Vital signs

CBG checks

Assist with ADLs

Redirection and Recreational activities

Close patient observation (1:1)

Vida Encantada Nursing and Rehab Home: Nurse Aide 4/2009 to 08/2009

Basic CNA duties:

Helping patients with ADLs

Feeding, grooming

Vital signs, CBG checks

Assist with ADLs

Recreational activities

Awards, Recognition & Volunteer Services

Catch Me’ recognition from Presbyterian Hospice Unit - 2013

Exceptional Patient Experience recognition Presbyterian Skilled Nursing Unit - 2013

Staff of the Year Award (Presbyterian Skilled Nursing unit) - 2012

Member of Exceptional Patient Experience Champion (Presbyterian Skilled Nursing Unit)

Veterans Affairs Hospitals Golden Age Game 2018

Citizens Church (Copper Pointe) 2016 to present

Martin Luther King Jr. Summer Camp 2016 - 2018

References

DeAnn Jonas

Nurse Manager

VA Hospital

Abq NM 87108

Phone # 505-***-****

Stacey Fort

Nurse Manager

Presbyterian Kaseman Hospital

Phone # 505-***-****

Tatyana Pahalyants

Charge Nurse

Presbyterian Kaseman Hospital

Phone #718-***-****



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