Daniel Dorsey
Tampa,FL
Summary
Diligent program support professional well-versed in evaluating behavioral and physical needs of clients. Documenting daily activities and special incidents while effectively managing client needs, assisting with treatment coordination and supporting program operations.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Behavioral Health Technician
WhiteSands Alcohol & Drug Rehab
Plant City
04.2022 - Current
- Performed client intake procedures according to internal standards for new admissions.
- Counseled and mentored clients on substance use and life choices.
- Assisted with everyday ADL’s
- Conducted client rounds every 30 minutes to check on residents.
- Recognized individuals under influence of drugs or alcohol and typical behaviors associated with each.
- Prepared and submitted daily reports to management.
- Monitored patient activity and progress.
Behavioral Health Technician
BayCare Health System - St. Anthony's Hospital
Tampa, Fl
02.2020 - 02.2022
- Performed client intake procedures according to internal standards for new admissions.
- Charted on each patient daily.
- Took and monitored vital signs, administered medications and managed patient behavior.
- Performed daily glucometer checks.
- Coordinated with medical and paramedical professionals to provide appropriate input and effectively formulate and implement treatment plans for patients.
- De-escalated mental health clients.
- Implemented hands-on restraints.
- Monitored patient activity and progress.
Mental Health Technician
Gracepoint Wellness
Tampa, FL
01.2018 - 01.2021
- 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.
- Supported patients needing medical care to relieve patient anxiety and promote positive outcomes.
- 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.
- Took and monitored vital signs, administered medications and managed patient behavior.
- Coordinated with medical and paramedical professionals to provide appropriate input and effectively formulate and implement treatment plans for patients.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies
Bethune-Cookman University
Daytona Beach, FL05.2017
Skills
- Interpersonal Skill Development
- Behavior Observation
- Mental Health Care
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Crisis Situations
- Behavioral Health
- HIPAA Requirements
- Medication Identification
- Patient Admission
- Admitting and Discharging
- Activities of Daily Living (ADL) Assistance
- Nursing Assistance
Certification
BLS CPR CPI TEAM/WELLNESS RBT (Registered Behavioral Health Technician)
Additional Information
- Monitoring Patient Activity & Progress Providing Positive Role Modeling Assisting With Everyday ADL’s Assuring Safety of Work Environment Documenting & Performing Vital Signs Performing Daily Glucometer Checks Assisting With Medication Administration Educating and Assisting Their Families De-Escalating Sever Mental, Schizophrenia, Autism and other Mentally Ill Patients Facilitating, Performing, Leading Therapy Group Activities Implementing Hands & Physical Restraints Admitting Patients Through Intake Facilitating Conferences Between Patients, Families, Case Managers Doctors. Ect. Charting Meals, ADLS, Discharges, Admits, Behaviors Ect.
Timeline
Behavioral Health Technician
WhiteSands Alcohol & Drug Rehab
04.2022 - Current
Behavioral Health Technician
BayCare Health System - St. Anthony's Hospital
02.2020 - 02.2022
Mental Health Technician
Gracepoint Wellness
01.2018 - 01.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies
Bethune-Cookman University
BLS CPR CPI TEAM/WELLNESS RBT (Registered Behavioral Health Technician)
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