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Aminatu Bah

Sacramento,CA

Summary

Skilled Mental Health Technician with AAS degree and extensive mental health services background. Supported numerous patients in large residential treatment facility and played key role in achievement of positive patient outcomes. Excellent communications and patient management skills leading to desirable results. Skilled Mental Health Technician and extensive mental health services background. Supported numerous patients in large residential treatment facility and played key role in achievement of positive patient outcomes. Excellent communications and patient management skills leading to desirable results.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Mental Health Technician

On My Own Independent Living Services
02.2017 - Current
  • Performed scheduled patient safety checks and documented results to establish patients' well-being.
  • Assisted with patient restraint and seclusion scenarios to create safe environment for patient and medical personnel.
  • Developed and maintained positive relationships with clients to create safe and supportive environment.
  • Helped patients with meals, activities of daily living (ADLs) and facility transfers to promote security and patient well-being.
  • Escorted patients from unit to meals, activities, and visitation areas to maintain standard of safety and security.
  • Engaged with colleagues in treatment team meetings to promote positive patient treatment outcomes.
  • Promoted a safe, therapeutic environment by enforcing facility policies and maintaining patient confidentiality at all times.

Mental Health Technician

Lighthouse Living Services
08.2019 - 02.2022
  • Supported patients needing medical care to relieve patient anxiety and promote positive outcomes.
  • Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss progress and treatment plans of clients.
  • Communicated with clients to assess mental health needs and develop individualized treatment plans.
  • Implemented evidence-based therapeutic interventions to help clients manage mental health difficulties.
  • Administered medications to relieve symptoms and monitor effects on clients.
  • Charted on each patient daily.
  • Supported patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
  • Maintained patient records, documenting changes in patient condition.
  • Monitored patient behavior and immediately reported changes to supervising physician.
  • Participated in patient education, helping to reinforce concepts and treatment plans.

Mental Health Technician

Creative Living Options Inc.
05.2017 - 01.2019
  • Recommended continuing care and medications to clients and communicated with family members on treatment and discharge plans.
  • Administered patient medications and tracked dosages.
  • Assisted individuals with daily living activities such as grooming, meal preparation, or mobility when necessary.
  • Assisted in development of therapeutic activities for patients.
  • Supported families in understanding their loved one''s mental health condition and provided resources for ongoing support.
  • Promoted a safe, therapeutic environment by enforcing facility policies and maintaining patient confidentiality at all times.
  • Participated in patient education, helping to reinforce concepts and treatment plans.
  • Ensured timely administration of medications as prescribed by psychiatrists, closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members, contributing valuable insights to optimize patient care and outcomes.
  • Educated patients on coping strategies and self-help techniques to better manage their mental health symptoms.
  • Engaged with colleagues in treatment team meetings to promote positive patient treatment outcomes.
  • Supported patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA regulations.

Mental Health Technician /Patient Care Technician

Telecare Corporation
04.2016 - 07.2018
  • Developed and maintained positive relationships with clients to create safe and supportive environment.
  • Applied de-escalation and limit-setting techniques to promote patient cooperation.
  • Identified behaviors that necessitated intervention and obtained assistance from qualified personnel to complete intervention.
  • Performed scheduled patient safety checks and documented results to establish patients' well-being.
  • Applied oxygen via nasal cannula, simple masks and nebulizer masks under direction of nurse in charge.
  • Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Nightingale College
Ogden, UT
08.2024

Associate of Science - Health Sciences

American River College
Sacramento, CA
08.2019

Skills

  • Behavior Management
  • Clinical Documentation
  • Patient Assessment
  • Discharge Planning
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Anger Management
  • Patient Safety Management
  • Medication Administration
  • Bipolar Disorder Knowledge
  • Medical Provider Training
  • Care Plan Development
  • Social Work
  • HIPAA Requirements
  • First Aid (First Aid)
  • Vitals monitoring
  • Nursing Assistance

Languages

English
Full Professional

Timeline

Mental Health Technician

Lighthouse Living Services
08.2019 - 02.2022

Mental Health Technician

Creative Living Options Inc.
05.2017 - 01.2019

Mental Health Technician

On My Own Independent Living Services
02.2017 - Current

Mental Health Technician /Patient Care Technician

Telecare Corporation
04.2016 - 07.2018

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Nightingale College

Associate of Science - Health Sciences

American River College
Aminatu Bah