Oluwapelumi Akinseinde
Rosenberg,TX
Summary
Compassionate Mental Health Technician with hands-on experience providing support in mental health settings. Skilled in conducting patient assessments, implementing therapeutic techniques and maintaining detailed clinical documentation. Demonstrated ability to build rapport with patients of diverse backgrounds while advocating for needs and facilitating treatment plans. Noteworthy impact includes improved patient participation in therapy sessions and reduced escalation incidents through effective communication and crisis intervention strategies.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Mental Health Technician
World Wide Travel Staffing
Grafton, ND
04.2023 - 04.2024
- Monitored patients'' progress, documenting changes in behavior and updating treatment plans accordingly.
- Ensured timely administration of medications as prescribed by psychiatrists, closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions.
- Assisted individuals with daily living activities such as grooming, meal preparation, or mobility when necessary.
- Helped patients with meals, activities of daily living (ADLs) and facility transfers to promote security and patient well-being.
- Implemented evidence-based therapeutic interventions to help clients manage mental health difficulties.
- Administered medications to relieve symptoms and monitor effects on clients.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions to help clients develop coping strategies and social skills.
- Treated clients and families with respect and dignity.
- Charted on each patient daily.
- Delivered compassionate patient care, focusing on safety, comfort and emotional support.
- Promoted positive interactions with children with ADHD, Autism and oppositional defiance behavior by using visual supports, simplifying communication, and utilizing stress scales to turn emotions into concrete concepts.
- Intervened with clients' challenging behaviors by reinforcing therapeutic alternatives and coping mechanisms.
- Supported patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
- Developed positive relationships with patients while maintaining professional boundaries.
- Ensured safety of all clients through continuous observation and monitoring during shift hours.
Mental Health Technician Travel
Northeast Agency
Haverhill, MA
08.2021 - 03.2023
- Recognized individuals under influence of drugs or alcohol and typical behaviors associated with each
- Performed client intake procedures according to internal standards for new admissions
- Recorded and monitored vital signs, administered medications and managed patient behavior
- Coordinated with medical and paramedical professionals to provide appropriate input and effectively formulate and implement treatment plans for patients
- Treated clients and families with respect and dignity
- Created spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel for daily, weekly and monthly reporting
- Used Therap system to perform medication daily
- Recorded Medication Audits
- Provided care to patients in a manner that promotes safety, comfort, and the therapeutic environment
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living; attended to patient behavioral problems and provides assistance in crisis intervention, as needed
- Worked with other members of a multi-disciplinary team in leading setting activities such as current events groups, community meetings, goals groups, fitness groups, activities of daily living groups, and/or recreational activities, as appropriate to the specified patient population
- Charted patient observations, following prescribed procedures and Maintained confidentiality of patient records
- Transported patients to and from appointments, clinics, laboratories, and/or treatments, as and when appropriate
- Attends and participates in group sessions, in-service education, and staff meetings
- Performed miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned
- In some cases assisted clients with things like dressing, bathing, personal hygiene, moving around, getting in and out of bed, and more Encouraged individuals how to perform certain tasks independently
- Built and maintained positive staff relationships to promote teamwork and better serve clients.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
- Applied de-escalation and limit-setting techniques to promote patient cooperation.
- Consulted with other staff members regarding treatment plans as deemed appropriate by team leader.
- Worked collaboratively with other mental health professionals to provide consistent care and minimize diversion.
- Supervised busy caseload, managing clients, balancing workload and prioritizing client needs.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Provided one-on-one support to clients with autism spectrum disorders, addressing unique behavioral needs.
- Provided direct support during community outings, facilitating appropriate social interactions among peers while practicing newly acquired skills within real-world contexts.
- Assessed client progress regularly, adjusting intervention strategies as needed to ensure continued growth and development.
Clinical Pathology Lab Assistant
CPL Laboratory
Boston, MA
03.2019 - 07.2021
- Assisted the Lab Manager with specimen processing, quality assurance on each pathology ensuring receipt and accessioning specimen
- Assisted to daily confirmation of receipt and accessioning specimens
- Maintained quality control to ensure reliability of processing procedures Verified patient demographics, physician data, tests requested, time and date of collection, appropriate clinical information and all other pertinent data found on laboratory request forms
- Identified problems with specimen types, missing information and worked with clinical staff to resolve them
- Entered accurate patient information into laboratory information system (LIS)
- Communicated to manager to maintain sufficient inventory of material supplies and equipment for performance of duties
- Communicated in a professional and courteous manner with practice staff
- Provided advanced problem solving, troubleshooting, interpretation/consultation, verification of specimen quality
- Performed other duties as required to meet the needs of the department and APDerm.
Hospital Mental Health Ambassador Intern
Covenant Hospital
Lubbock, TX
08.2017 - 12.2018
- Assisted physicians and nurses with examining and treating patients by handing over instruments, removing sutures and administering vital sign and injections
- Worked closely with nurses to maintain optimum levels of communication to effectively and efficiently complete projects.
- Observed Doctors and nurses administering screenings and care for young children in critical condition.
- Served as ambassador, directing patients and visitors around the hospital Worked with nurses to understand needs and provide excellent service.
- Collaborated with Nurses and Doctors to reach positive results Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Triaged and assessed phone calls from facilities, physicians and patients to prioritize care and quickly handle urgent issues.
Summer Camp Assistant Teacher
Dominion Academy of Dayton
Houston
06.2017 - 08.2018
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment Set up visual aids, equipment and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
- Distributed learning materials such as worksheets, textbooks and supplemental activities.
- Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals, objectives and philosophies Oversaw groups of students at school and off-site locations, maintaining optimal safety and security.
- Completed and filed daily paperwork for classroom activities, including meal count sheets and attendance logs.
Education
Master of Science - Applied Behavior Analysis
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN12-2025
Bachelor of Science -
Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX05-2019
High School Diploma -
Hastings High School
Houston, TX06-2014
Skills
- Knowledge of medical terminology
- Discharge Planning
- Medication Administration
- Clinical Documentation
- Behavior Management
- Attentive
- Good organizational skills
- Good communication skills
- Computer literacy
- Discharge Planning
- Behavior Management
- De-Escalation Techniques
- Suicide Prevention
- Patient Assessment
- Autism spectrum understanding
- Ability to demonstrate respect and professionalism for subjects' rights and individual needs
- Quality control
- Multidisciplinary team collaboration
- Documentation and reporting
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Excellent Communication
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Monitoring patient progress
- Special Education
- Active Listening
- Critical Thinking
Timeline
Mental Health Technician
World Wide Travel Staffing
04.2023 - 04.2024
Mental Health Technician Travel
Northeast Agency
08.2021 - 03.2023
Clinical Pathology Lab Assistant
CPL Laboratory
03.2019 - 07.2021
Hospital Mental Health Ambassador Intern
Covenant Hospital
08.2017 - 12.2018
Summer Camp Assistant Teacher
Dominion Academy of Dayton
06.2017 - 08.2018
Master of Science - Applied Behavior Analysis
Capella University
Bachelor of Science -
Texas Tech University
High School Diploma -
Hastings High School
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