Desired Job Title
Inpatient TechnicianMental Health TechnicianPsychiatric TechnicianHousekeeperDietary AideWork Type
Full TimePart TimeLocation Preference
On-SiteLocation: Bartow, FL, FLLakeland, FL
Open to relocation: Yes
Latoria Williams
Bartow,FL
Work Preference
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Behavioral Health Technician with nearly 10 years of progressive healthcare experience providing exceptional patient care in psychiatric and behavioral health settings. Demonstrated career advancement through multiple promotions based on leadership, reliability, and strong clinical performance. Experienced in crisis intervention, patient observation, de-escalation, safety monitoring, therapeutic communication, and multidisciplinary collaboration. Recognized for building trusting relationships with patients while maintaining a safe, supportive, and recovery-focused environment.
Overview
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Language
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Certification
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Inpatient Technician
Peace River Center
10.2023 - Current
- Supervised daily operations while coordinating workflow for multiple team members.
- Delegated assignments and ensured quality patient care standards were consistently met.
- Performed quality assurance inspections and maintained compliance with organizational policies.
- Assisted with employee training, mentoring, and onboarding.
- Recognized for outstanding productivity, leadership, and commitment to excellence.
Mental Health Technician
Winter Haven Baycare Hospital
03.2025 - 07.2026
- Monitor patient safety through routine observations and detailed documentation.
- Assist patients with activities of daily living while preserving dignity and independence.
- Utilize crisis intervention and verbal de-escalation techniques to safely manage behavioral emergencies.
- Collaborate with nurses, physicians, and interdisciplinary teams to provide quality behavioral healthcare.
- Observe changes in patient behavior and promptly communicate concerns to clinical staff.
- Promote a safe and therapeutic environment for patients, visitors, and staff.
Psychiatric Technician
Peace River Center
11.2020 - 10.2023
- Provided direct care and emotional support to patients receiving behavioral health treatment.
- Applied de-escalation strategies during crisis situations to maintain a safe therapeutic environment.
- Closely monitored patient behaviors and reported significant observations to clinical staff.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities and therapeutic programming.
- Built positive relationships through compassionate communication and active listening
Housekeeper
Peace River Center
08.2019 - 11.2020
- Maintained a clean, safe, and sanitary healthcare environment following infection-control standards.
- Restocked supplies and ensured patient rooms and common areas met quality expectations.
- Collaborated with healthcare staff to support efficient daily operations.
Dietary Aide
Peace River Center
02.2017 - 08.2019
- Prepared and served meals according to dietary guidelines.
- Maintained food safety and sanitation standards.
- Assisted patients with meal distribution and special dietary needs
Cashier
Wendys
11.2016 - 02.2017
- Delivered excellent customer service in a fast-paced environment.
- Operated cash register and balanced cash drawer accurately.
- Processed customer orders efficiently while maintaining accuracy
Education
High School Diploma -
Bartow High School
Bartow, FL06-2015
Skills
- Behavioral Health & Psychiatric Care
- Crisis Intervention
- Verbal De-escalation
- Patient Observation
- Suicide & Safety Precautions
- Therapeutic Communication
- Patient Documentation
- HIPAA Compliance
- Team Leadership
- Vital Signs
- Customer Service
- Microsoft Office
- Time Management
Certification
- Basic Life Support
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Mental Health Technician
Winter Haven Baycare Hospital
03.2025 - 07.2026
Inpatient Technician
Peace River Center
10.2023 - Current
Psychiatric Technician
Peace River Center
11.2020 - 10.2023
Housekeeper
Peace River Center
08.2019 - 11.2020
Dietary Aide
Peace River Center
02.2017 - 08.2019
Cashier
Wendys
11.2016 - 02.2017
High School Diploma -
Bartow High School