Brent Martin
Sicklerville,NJ
Summary
- Successful at developing positive relationships with colleagues and patients. Approaches each situation with attentiveness, compassion and concern. Continually following procedures to maintain safety and documentation.
- Certified in Therapeutic Options which is a comprehensive approach to reducing violence and the use of restraint and seclusion in behavioral healthcare, healthcare, educational settings etc.
- Able to keep people safe while maintaining their commitment to positive approaches in supporting individuals whose behavior sometimes poses danger to themselves or others.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mental Health Technician
Cooper University Hospital
08.2023 - Current
- Assists the Registered Nurse in providing direct, indirect and non-patient care responsibilities
- Performs patient care observation rounds, 1:1 observation, environmental rounds, vital signs, glucose checks, patient education, visitor & meal monitoring, belongings and body checks and documentation as needed
- Use verbal de-escalation techniques to manage disruptive patient behaviors, in addition to limit setting and physical restraint application as directed
Mental Health Technician
Penn Presbyterian Medical Center
12.2015 - Current
- Performs scheduled patient safety checks and documented results to establish patients' well-being
- Observe patient behaviors and mental status and notified RN of unusual or potentially dangerous occurrences
- Identify behaviors that necessitated intervention and obtained assistance from qualified personnel to complete intervention
- Applies de-escalation and limit-setting techniques to promote patient cooperation
- Assist with patient restraint and seclusion scenarios to create safe environment for patient and medical personnel.
- Treat clients and families with respect and dignity.
Mental Health Technician
Belmont Behavioral Health Hospital
12.2010 - 09.2023
- Ensured the well-being of patients and provide a positive, supportive and structured environment
- Interacted routinely with patients, observed behaviors and communicate significant behaviors to nursing staff
- Obtained patient's vital signs, height and weight, glucose monitoring as assigned and documented in patient record
- Applied de-escalation and limit-setting techniques to promote patient cooperation
- Engaged patients in activities and interactions designed to encourage achievement of treatment goals
Education
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science
University of Maryland
Princess Anne, MD05.2007
Skills
- Proactive Thinking
- Teamwork Oriented
- Excellent Observation Skills
- Great Communication
- Crisis Management
- Interpersonal Skills
Certification
- First Aid/CPR/AED
- Therapeutic Options
- MOAB (Management of Aggressive Behavior)
Timeline
Mental Health Technician
Cooper University Hospital
08.2023 - Current
Mental Health Technician
Penn Presbyterian Medical Center
12.2015 - Current
Mental Health Technician
Belmont Behavioral Health Hospital
12.2010 - 09.2023
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science
University of Maryland
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