BENJAMIN LAVORNIA
Saunderstown,RI
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated Mental Health Worker with a strong background in criminal justice education and supervision. Experienced in providing support to individuals with mental health challenges. Skilled in crisis intervention, case management, and implementing therapeutic interventions. Proven ability to supervise and lead teams, fostering a collaborative and supportive environment. Committed to promoting well-being and ensuring the safety of individuals in mental health crisis.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Mental Health Technician
Kent County Hospital
Warwick, Rhode Island
02.2024 - Current
- Ensured a safe and secure environment for patients, adhering to facility safety protocols.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals such as social workers, psychiatrists, counselors and nurses to coordinate quality care for each client.
- Collaborated with doctors, psychologists or therapists in working with patient treatments.
- Tracked and replenished inventory of therapeutic supplies and materials.
- Monitored vital signs, including pulse, respiration and temperature, of psychiatric patients.
- Documented observations, interventions and concerns in patient charts and electronic systems, sustaining continuum of care from admission through to discharge.
- Restrained violent or suicidal patients using approved verbal or physical techniques.
- Instructed new employees on protocols to use when interacting with psychiatric patients.
Parks & Recreation Supervisor
Town of West Warwick
West Warwick, USA
03.2021 - 05.2023
- Served as primary liaison between the Town Manager, the Director of DPW (Dept
- Of Public Works), and vendors
- Planned and maintained a schedule alongside the W.W
- School department and town sports leagues for sporting events
- Collaborated with various stakeholders to facilitate the design and execution of seasonal events which included planning, ordering, supervising employees, and communication for changes and issues related to the budget
- Planned and executed landscape projects
- Organized the team for best fit and skill level to complete projects including planting, building, and beautifying town owned areas
- Supervised a six-employee department for the day to day operations of mowing, weed whacking, leaf removal, brush removal, tree removal, trash clean up throughout the town parks, baseball/softball full field maintenance, snow plowing/snow removal
- Carefully managed the spending on each project to stay on track with the Town set budget
- Calculated and submitted payroll
Security Guard and Shift Supervisor
Kent County Memorial Hospital
Warwick, USA
01.2018 - 01.2021
- Organized shift members for hospital safety
- Engaged patients to maintain their personal safety as well as the safety of the hospital staff
- Trained other personnel in safety, de-escalation, and professionalism when dealing with the public
Education
Master of Science - Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
Roger Williams University
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice & Corrections
Johnson & Wales University
Associate of Science - Automotive Engineering Technology
New England Institute of Technology
Skills
- CDL Class B license
- Customer Service
- Leader & Trainer
References
UPON REQUEST
Relatedwork
- Completed course work: Playground Safety and Inspection, RI Interlocal Risk Management Trust
- Interdepartmental CDL license training
Timeline
Mental Health Technician
Kent County Hospital
02.2024 - Current
Parks & Recreation Supervisor
Town of West Warwick
03.2021 - 05.2023
Security Guard and Shift Supervisor
Kent County Memorial Hospital
01.2018 - 01.2021
Master of Science - Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
Roger Williams University
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice & Corrections
Johnson & Wales University
Associate of Science - Automotive Engineering Technology
New England Institute of Technology