james French

James French 22949 w Hopi Buckeye, AZ 85326 623-533-5650 or 623-570-3892 Objective To be affiliated with an organization whose needs I can meet by contributing my exceptional experience and extensive knowledge; which offers opportunity for growth and advancement, as a result from hard work and perseverance. Work History 7/07- Present Intergraded Health System, Phoenix, AZ Nurse Assistant * Perform vitals on all patients including knowledge of Accu check machines. * 1:1 sitter for Behavior Health patient. * Document all patient vitals and behavior changes. * Experience in connecting patients to the heart monitor. 06/01 - 10/06 Farmington Hills, Botsford Hospital,MI Nurses Assistant * Process medical orders from Nurse Practitioners, geared towards patient's personal care and recovery. * Deliver exceptional patient care management with regard to their medical needs and physical therapy. Techniques I utilized helped increase patient compliance by 20% post discharge. · As a representative of Botsford Hospital's long-term care team responsibilities include acquiring new patients and maintaining those patients within a "special program" as a result patient enrollment has increased by 50%. I Also have 5 years experience as a Behavioral Health Tech some of my duties included observing patients and ensuring there safety as well as my surrounding co-workers, applying restraints when needed, and also starting IV’s. As a BHT I have perform duties on the floor as well as in the emergency room. Assists in the admission process of the clients by participating in the orientation of the clients to the program and facility. Monitors and documents client activities and provides positive support and role models appropriate behaviors for clients. Obtains and records vital signs, intake and output and measures as delegated. Also reports atypical results immediately to the charge nurse. Also provides personal needs items as appropriate including monitoring for hygiene supplies, teaching appropriate hygiene skills, assisting in completion of ADL and reporting deficiencies to nursing staff. Ensures safety and security functions including performing area and room checks, search client belongings, and other safety and security items required by agency policy and procedures. Participates in the planning, organizing, and implementation of recreational and group therapy techniques designed to increase the client’s physical, emotional, and socialization needs. Ensures completion of required clinical supervision and training as outlined in policy. Demonstrates the ability to monitor patients on precautions, report changes in patient behavior, and appropriately completes a hand-off to relief staff. 01/98-07/01 Courtyard Manor of Farmington Farmington Hills, MI Residential Representative * Assisted with the recruitment and retention of new residents. My impact within this area resulted in a 35% increase in new residents. * Initiated new protocols for daily activities of residents, which effectively made daily events more efficient and productive for the staff and manor. · Worked in conjunction with the medical team, to ensure all residents received their proper health care needs. 06/94-01/98 Hawthorne Metal, Royal Oak, Mi Press Operator * Shipping and Receiving company trucks and prepared them for delivery * Experience in operating and driving a High Low * Loaded steel on to the dye * Welding Machine experience Followed safeguards set in place by ISO-9000 standards. basketball I also coach basketball for academy of Lathrup village middle school. Education 1984-1987 Cooley High School Detroit, MI Honors Graduate-Diploma Awarded References Supplied Upon Request

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Buckeye, AZ