Darius Anderson
Tampa,FL
Summary
Skilled Mental Health Technician with AAPT 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. Energetic professional performs assessments, monitors behavior and helps develop treatment plans. Proven ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to meet patient needs. Offers skills in task prioritization and task management.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mental Heath/Certified Nursing Assistant ARC 1an 2
James Haley Veterans Hospital
Tampa, FL
12.2024 - Current
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Applied de-escalation and limit-setting techniques to promote patient cooperation
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient care areas to promote hygiene standards.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions focused on skill-building and coping strategies.
- Helped patients with meals, activities of daily living (ADLs) and facility transfers to promote security and patient well-being.
- Assisted with patient restraints and seclusion scenarios to create safe environment for patient an medical personnel.
Lead Behavioral Health Technician
HCA West Florida Hospital
Tampa, FL
09.2021 - Current
- Applied de-escalation and limit-setting techniques to promote patient cooperation.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss progress and treatment plans of clients.
- Helped patients with meals, activities of daily living (ADLs) and facility transfers to promote security and patient well-being.
- Assisted with patient restraints and seclusion scenarios to create safe environment for the patient
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
Mental Health Worker
Transcare EMS
01.2019 - 01.2022
- Documented client progress in confidential files.
- Implemented crisis intervention plans to support client safety.
- Developed and implemented activities to help clients develop social and independent living skills.
- Monitored client progress and provided feedback to families and treatment team members.
Home Health Aide
Rescare Homecare
Tampa, FL
08.2017 - 03.2019
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Performed laundry, grocery shopping and other light housekeeping duties as instructed by client.
- Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
- Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
- Monitored client health by performing routine pulse, temperature and blood pressure checks.
Education
Certificate -
American Association of Psychiatric Technician
High School Diploma -
Smithfield High School
Smithfield, VA06-2009
Skills
- Crisis Resolution
- Intervention Strategies
- Withdrawal Symptoms
- Medical Histories and Vital Statistics
- Patient Admission
- Behavioral Supervision
- Mental Health Care
- Site Visits
Certification
CPI
CPR
Timeline
Mental Heath/Certified Nursing Assistant ARC 1an 2
James Haley Veterans Hospital
12.2024 - Current
Lead Behavioral Health Technician
HCA West Florida Hospital
09.2021 - Current
Mental Health Worker
Transcare EMS
01.2019 - 01.2022
Home Health Aide
Rescare Homecare
08.2017 - 03.2019
Certificate -
American Association of Psychiatric Technician
High School Diploma -
Smithfield High School