Arthenna Shorter
Department of Veterans Affairs
Indianapolis,IN
Work Preference
Desired Job Title
Assistant Plant Manager
Work Type
Full Time
Location Preference
On-Site
Location:
Indianapolis, IN
Open to relocation:
Yes
Minimum Desired Compensation
$45000/yr
13
Years of experience
Experienced Mental Health Technician with 4+ years of supporting veterans on suicide precautions and behavioral observations. Skilled in crisis intervention, EPIC charting, and maintaining a safe, calm therapeutic environment.
Work History
Mental Health Technician
6 Years 2 Months- Monitored veterans on suicide precautions and behavioral health observations.
- De-escalated agitated veterans using calm communication and therapeutic support.
- Documented patient behavior in VA electronic health records to ensure accurate treatment history.
- Supported treatment teams and meetings for rounds and care plan discussions.
- Maintained a safe milieu through unit checks and environmental safety rounds.
- Conducted PMDB training sessions for staff to enhance crisis intervention skills.
- Ensured safety of all clients through continuous observation and monitoring during shift hours.
- Monitored vital signs, including pulse, respiration and temperature, of psychiatric patients.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals such as social workers, psychiatrists, counselors and nurses to coordinate quality care for residents.
- Assisted in the development of individualized treatment plans for patients.
- Facilitated groups, performed 1–2-hour bed checks, contrabands, Urin collections and breathalyzer.
- Monitored patient behaviors and reported significant changes to supervising mental health professionals.
Assistant Plant Manager
1 Year 9 Months- Monitored and supported progress of plant production orders by managing shop capacity and loading functions at several facilities.
- Reduced costs by eliminating materials waste and unnecessary labor hours.
- Maximized plant safety through proactive strategies and well-structured training.
- Directed employees and related programs to maximize team productivity and facility output.
- Managed direction and planning for plant with focus on optimization of daily functions, exceeding customer expectations, and achieving KPIs.
- Established positive relationships with suppliers to obtain timely deliveries of materials and products.
- Implemented useful inventory management and tracking systems to reduce costs and improve operations.
- Monitored and evaluated plant performance to identify areas for improvement and take corrective measures.
- Created and oversaw production schedules and adjusted as needed to meet deadlines.
- Enforced health and safety protocols to promote safe working environment.
- Coordinated with other departments to align production with customer requirements.
- Analyzed production data and prepared reports for senior management.
Education
GED
Skills
EPIC charting
Suicide precautions
Behavioral observation
Crisis intervention
Vital signs monitoring
Patient safety
RQI Basic Life
Facility Trainer
Timeline
Mental Health Technician
Department of Veterans Affairs
08.2020 - CurrentRead More
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02.2014 - 11.2015Read More
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GED
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