Amber Carter
Bessemer,AL
Summary
Experienced Mental Health Tech with a strong background in mental health intervention. Skilled in conducting thorough risk assessments, providing crisis intervention, and delivering psycho-education. Committed and enthusiastic, possesses exceptional listening abilities and excels at building therapeutic relationships with patients while assisting them in their daily living activities.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Behavioral Health Technician (Travel Assignment)
Montefiore Hospital
02.2024 - 10.2024
- Assessed patient behavior, reactions and responses to treatment plans
- Monitored patient safety in all areas of the facility
- Enforced rules and regulations pertaining to client and patient care while maintaining a safe environment
- Monitored and documented patients' vital signs.
- Conducted routine assistance with hygiene and bed setup maintenance.
Mental Health Assistant (Travel Assignment)
UMass Memorial Medical Center - University Campus
03.2022 - 01.2024
- Utilized crisis intervention, behavior modification and mindfulness techniques to decrease client mental health symptoms.
- Effectively managed daily charting for each patient.
- Organized games and other activities to engage clients and offer mental stimulation.
- Engaged with patient family to provide courteous visit experience.
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
Mental Health Technician (Travel Assignment)
Oregon State Hospital
01.2022 - 03.2022
- Conducted 15-minute and unscheduled checks on patients
- Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status
- Maintained clean and neat environment in patient care area
- Effectively managed daily charting for each patient
Mental Health Technician
Brookwood Baptist Medical Center
03.2021 - 01.2022
- Completed daily client rounds and tracked client movements
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate
- Answered signal lights, bells and requests-for-service to assist patient services fulfillment
- Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns
- Transported patients to other areas of hospital in wheelchairs and gurneys for tests, treatments and therapies
Direct Support Professional/Behavioral Health Technician
Glenwood Inc.
12.2018 - 03.2021
- Helped clients adjust to routines and thrive in structured environments
- Monitored and reported clients' progress
- Administered necessary medications as directed by care plan
- Educated clients on important life skills, housekeeping and food preparation
- Participated in treatment planning by helping to identify patients' problems, needs and strengths
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
Jacksonville State University
Jacksonville, AL2012
Skills
- First Aid
- Client documentation
- Advanced clerical knowledge
- Organizational skills
- Crisis Intervention
- Patient Observation
Timeline
Behavioral Health Technician (Travel Assignment)
Montefiore Hospital
02.2024 - 10.2024
Mental Health Assistant (Travel Assignment)
UMass Memorial Medical Center - University Campus
03.2022 - 01.2024
Mental Health Technician (Travel Assignment)
Oregon State Hospital
01.2022 - 03.2022
Mental Health Technician
Brookwood Baptist Medical Center
03.2021 - 01.2022
Direct Support Professional/Behavioral Health Technician
Glenwood Inc.
12.2018 - 03.2021
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
Jacksonville State University
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