Areille Jones
Bedford,United States
Summary
Seasoned Mental Health Technician with 8 years of experience in providing patient care for adults with psychiatric illnesses. Skilled in monitoring, documenting, and communicating patient status; adept at recognizing and responding to emergency situations. Leveraging hands-on experience and a strong background in direct patient support and communication.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mental Health Technician
Dallas Behavioral Healthcare Hospital
DeSoto, TX
03.2024 - Current
- Monitored patient behaviors and reported changes to nursing staff for timely intervention.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Implemented therapeutic interventions under supervision, fostering positive patient outcomes.
- Maintained accurate patient records, ensuring compliance with facility policies and regulations.
- Performed scheduled patient safety checks and documented results to establish patients' well-being.
- 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.
Mental Health Technician
Texas Health
06.2022 - 12.2023
- Provide comprehensive patient care and conduct therapeutic procedures for adults with psychiatric conditions under clinical supervision.
- Observe and document patient behavior, treatment responses, and communicate significant changes to the nursing staff.
- Identify and respond appropriately to emergency situations, ensuring patient safety and continuity of care.
Mental Health Technician
Millwood Hospital
03.2021 - 01.2022
- Provided comprehensive patient care by administering treatments and therapeutic interventions for adults with psychiatric conditions.
- Monitored patient progress, documented clinical observations, and communicated relevant information to registered nursing staff.
- Identified and responded to emergency situations, ensuring patient safety and adherence to hospital protocols.
Caregiver
10.2020 - 03.2021
- Provided comprehensive support for clients' daily living needs, including personal care and household management.
- Facilitated client independence and well-being through errand services and effective assistance with routine tasks.
Mental Health Assistant Supervisor
Ms State Hospital
Pearl, MS
10.2017 - 11.2020
- Supervised the execution of treatment plans and procedures for adults and geriatric patients with psychiatric conditions, ensuring adherence to established protocols.
- Monitored patient conditions, documented therapeutic interventions, and communicated pertinent changes to registered nurses to maintain continuity of care.
- Tailored patient care approaches to meet the diverse cognitive, emotional, spiritual, and recreational needs of individuals in a psychiatric setting.
Education
Esthetician
Ogle Hair Skin Nails
Hurst, TX02.2025
Associate Degree - Pre-Nursing
Holmes Community College
Ridgeland, MS12.2020
High School Diploma - General Studies
Callaway High School
Jackson, MS05.2017
Skills
- De-escalation techniques
- Behavior observation
- Stress reduction techniques
- Behavior management
- Suicide prevention
- Patient safety management
Certification
BLS for Healthcare Providers (CPR and AED), American Heart Association Oct 2017
Timeline
Mental Health Technician
Dallas Behavioral Healthcare Hospital
03.2024 - Current
Mental Health Technician
Texas Health
06.2022 - 12.2023
Mental Health Technician
Millwood Hospital
03.2021 - 01.2022
Caregiver
10.2020 - 03.2021
Mental Health Assistant Supervisor
Ms State Hospital
10.2017 - 11.2020
Associate Degree - Pre-Nursing
Holmes Community College
High School Diploma - General Studies
Callaway High School
Esthetician
Ogle Hair Skin Nails