Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Behavioral Health Technician
Piedmont Hospital
04.2023 - Current
Built and maintained positive staff relationships to promote teamwork and better serve clients.
Completed documentation for every incident and forwarded to correct personnel for review.
Conducted client rounds to check on residents.
Recognized individuals under influence of drugs or alcohol and typical behaviors associated with each.
Searched resident belongings prior to and during stays.
Applied de-escalation and limit-setting techniques to promote patient cooperation.
Mental Health Technician
Healthcare Staffing, Inc.
03.2020 - 03.2023
Facilitated group therapy sessions to help clients develop coping strategies and social skills.
Administered medications to relieve symptoms and monitor effects on clients.
Counseled and mentored clients on substance use and life choices.
Coordinated with medical and paramedical professionals to provide appropriate input and effectively formulate and implement treatment plans for patients.
Monitored patient behavior and immediately reported changes to supervising physician.
Performed scheduled patient safety checks and documented results to establish patients' well-being.
Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss progress and treatment plans of clients.
Collaborated closely with mental health professionals with treatment plan implementation.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Addington Place Of Brunswick
05.2016 - 01.2020
Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.
Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
Education
High School Diploma -
Glynn Academy High, Brunswick, Ga
06.1977
Skills
Crisis Resolution
Charting and Clinical Documentation
Team Meetings
Medical Terminology Knowledge
Patient Assessments
Mental Health Support
Disaster Recovery
Injection Administration
Patient Intervention
Excellent Customer Service Skills
Psychiatric Disorders
Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI)
Timeline
Behavioral Health Technician - Piedmont Hospital
04.2023 - Current
Mental Health Technician - Healthcare Staffing, Inc.
03.2020 - 03.2023
Certified Nursing Assistant - Addington Place Of Brunswick