Kari Borst

Kind,caring Certified Nurses Aide with over 19 years of experience. Known as a Leader and Patient advocate always keeping patients needs met in a timely manner. My goal has always been to provide compassionate care to all.

Psychiatric care technician advance at Winnebago Mental Health (2006-10 – 2026-07)

• Take and record measures of patients' physical condition, using devices such as thermometers or blood pressure gauges.
• Monitor patients' physical and emotional well-being and report unusual behavior or physical ailments to medical staff.
• Provide nursing, psychiatric, or personal care to mentally ill, emotionally disturbed, or mentally retarded patients.
• Observe and influence patients' behavior, communicating and interacting with them and teaching, counseling, or befriending them.
• Collaborate with or assist doctors, psychologists, or rehabilitation therapists in working with mentally ill, emotionally disturbed, or developmentally disabled patients to treat, rehabilitate, and return patients to the community.
• Encourage patients to develop work skills and to participate in social, recreational, or other therapeutic activities that enhance interpersonal skills or develop social relationships.
• Restrain violent, potentially violent, or suicidal patients by verbal or physical means as required.
• Train or instruct new employees on procedures to follow with psychiatric patients.
• Develop or teach strategies to promote client wellness and independence.
• Aid patients in performing tasks, such as bathing or keeping beds, clothing, or living areas clean.
• Escort patients to medical appointments.

– Oshkosh North High School