Ashley Anderson
Sandoval ,IL
Summary
Skilled Mental Health Technician with Area of study 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.
Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Job Title position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mental Health Technician
Warren G Murray Developmental Center
Centralia, IL
06.2019 - Current
- Performed scheduled patient safety checks and documented results to establish patients' well-being.
- Observed patient behaviors and mental status and notified RN of unusual or potentially dangerous occurrences.
- Identified behaviors that necessitated intervention and obtained assistance from qualified personnel to complete intervention.
- Applied de-escalation and limit-setting techniques to promote patient cooperation.
- Assisted with patient restraint and seclusion scenarios to create safe environment for patient and medical personnel.
- 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.
- Charted on each patient daily.
Direct Support Professional
Marion County Horizon Center
Salem, IL
04.2015 - 09.2019
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Maintained clean, safe and well-organized patient environment.
- Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
- Supervised daily activities and provided assistance to staff.
- Consulted with different healthcare disciplines to offer important mental health support to patients.
Education
Certified Nursing Assistant - Nursing
Kaskaskia College
Centralia, IL09.2018
Skills
- Mental Health Care
- Behavior Observation
- Medical Terminology Knowledge
- Maintaining Safety Standards
- Crisis Resolution
- Community Mental Health Programs
- Developmental Disability Rehabilitation
- Charting and Clinical Documentation
- Patient Intervention
- Behavioral Health
- HIPAA Requirements
- Reading Comprehension
- Nursing Assistance
Certification
- First Aid/CPR Certified
Timeline
Mental Health Technician
Warren G Murray Developmental Center
06.2019 - Current
Direct Support Professional
Marion County Horizon Center
04.2015 - 09.2019
Certified Nursing Assistant - Nursing
Kaskaskia College
- First Aid/CPR Certified
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