Angela Lockridge
Spokane,WA
Summary
Skilled Mental Health Technician with a track record of delivering compassionate care. Excelled in crisis intervention and de-escalation, enhancing patient well-being and safety. Demonstrated proficiency in therapeutic communication and clinical documentation, contributing to effective team collaboration and patient progress. Renowned for stress reduction techniques and problem-solving abilities, ensuring high-quality care and support.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Mental Health Technician
Eastern State Hospital
01.2024 - Current
- Helped patients with meals, activities of daily living (ADLs) and facility transfers to promote security and patient well-being.
- Provided crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques for patients experiencing emotional distress or exhibiting aggressive behaviors.
- Applied de-escalation and limit-setting techniques to promote patient cooperation.
- Observed patient behaviors and mental status and notified RN of unusual or potentially dangerous occurrences.
Attendant Counselor 2
Sola 2
05.2021 - 01.2024
- Assist clients with cook, cleaning, Dr. Appointments, ADL's, taking medications, shopping,
- Using trained D escalating skills, documentation on the day.
- Team meeting for the benefit of helping the client be more successful.
Behavioral Health Technician
American Behavioral Health Systems
06.2019 - 08.2020
- Conducted client rounds to check on residents.
- Delivered compassionate care under challenging circumstances, consistently demonstrating resilience and adaptability when faced with unexpected obstacles or setbacks in patient progress.
- Provided crisis intervention services, successfully de-escalating situations and ensuring patient safety.
- Built and maintained positive staff relationships to promote teamwork and better serve clients.
- Adhered to strict confidentiality guidelines while managing sensitive patient information, maintaining privacy and trust among clients.
- Completed documentation for every incident and forwarded to correct personnel for review.
Skills
- Stress reduction techniques
- Substance abuse awareness
- Family engagement
- Family relations
- Charting and clinical documentation
- Therapeutic communication
- Collaborative treatment planning
- De-Escalation Techniques
- Problem-solving abilities
- Detail-orientated
- Motivational Interviewing
Timeline
Mental Health Technician
Eastern State Hospital
01.2024 - Current
Attendant Counselor 2
Sola 2
05.2021 - 01.2024
Behavioral Health Technician
American Behavioral Health Systems
06.2019 - 08.2020