RHONDA BARNES
Houston, TX *****
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Highly motivated Psychiatric Specialist with over 14 years of experience in meeting high demands in a service environment while interfacing with all levels of management. Possess strong abilities as an excellent planner; confident and creative. My time management reflects my ability to prioritize and plan while remaining calm under pressure when handling difficult situations.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills with proficiency to promote confidence and build and maintain tactical business/client relationships while interfacing positively with people of diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks without compromise to quality or productivity.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills achieving results beyond company goals and objectives.
• Windows, MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, 365), Internet (Netscape, Google, Explorer), email.
• Typing 45 wpm, word processor, copier, fax machine, printers, and multiple phone systems.
• Medical terminology, health-care plan knowledge, billing codes. Work Experience
Psych Sitter
Harris Health System. LBJ Hospital - Houston, TX
January 2019 to Present
· Taking patient vitals.
· Monitoring psych patients.
· Administering EKG’s.
· Entering patient medical records into Epic.
LeaD TECH/PROPERTY MANAGER
HOUSTON BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE HOSPITAL - HOUSTON, tx January 2019 to December 2022
· Monitoring technicians.
· Reviewing documentation to ensure it is correct.
· Signing in patient property.
· Making sure property is returned to the correct patient. Patient Care Assistant
Westpark Springs Hospital - Richmond, TX
January 2017 to December 2019
· Monitoring kids, adults, and detox units.
· Taking vital signs, drug tests, and writing observation sheets.
· Assisting in changing patients when needed.
Psychiatric Technician/sr. Administrative Assistant lone star behavioral hospital - tomball, tx
January 2008 to December 2016
· Provide transportation pick up and drop off for clients admitted in a PHP setting, with primary diagnoses of schizoaffective disorder, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, major depressive disorder, and anxiety disorder.
· Skilled at deescalating crisis situations to maintain a secure and safe environment for clients and staff.
· Follow up on new leads and referrals resulting from current outreach program staff.
· Provide transportation and route scheduling assistance to all drivers on a daily basis.
· Responsible for coordination and scheduling of client mental health services.
· Assist intake coordinator in client assessments.
· Identifying client concerns and relaying those needs to the proper departments.
· Conduct proper auditing of client charts and notes for billing purposes.
· Psychiatric billing and coding.
· Verify patient insurance coverage via telephone for admission into PHP program.
· Weekend supervision experience, Lead Tech
Personal Care Assistant
kes car center - Houston, tx
January 2006 to December 2007
· Assisted in preparation of client daily hygiene, restroom and physical needs.
· Assisted in daily household cleaning duties, grocery errands, and laundry.
· Provided transportation for clients to all scheduled appointments.
· Responsible for administering medications, monitoring temperature, pulse rate, and blood pressure.
· Trained in basic First Aide
Education
High school diploma
Northstar Christian Academy - Houston, TX
August 1989 to August 1992
Skills
• Highly motivated Psychiatric Specialist with over 12 years of experience in meeting high demands in a service environment while interfacing with all levels of management. Possess strong abilities as an excellent planner; confident and creative. My time management reflects my ability to prioritize and plan while remaining calm under pressure when handling difficult situations. (10+ years)
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills with proficiency to promote confidence and build and maintain tactical business/client relationships while interfacing positively with people of diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks without compromise to quality or productivity.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills achieving results beyond company goals and objectives.
• Medical terminology, health-care plan knowledge, billing codes.
• Windows
• MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, 365)
• Internet (Netscape, Google, Explorer)
• email.
• word processor
• copier
• fax machine
• printers
• multiple phone systems.
• Hospital experience
• Epic
• Property management
• Customer service
• Patient monitoring
• Patient observation
• Care plans
• Psychiatric care
• Vital signs
Certifications and Licenses
CPR Certification
May 2022 to May 2024
Driver's License
December 2018 to December 2024
Certified Behavioral Health Technician
April 2023 to April 2024
Certified Pysch Technician
April 2023 to Present