Dexter Davison
Las Vegas,NV
Summary
A hardworking and robust individual dedicated to getting the job done, maintaining professional boundaries, upholding company values, and maintaining unit safety.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Behavioral Technician- Special Needs Unit
Desert Parkway Behavioral Hospital
09.2023 - Current
- Documented the antecedent and perceived functions of problem behavior such as property destruction, elopement, physical aggression, tantrums, and self-harm Implemented behavior intervention under the direction of the BCBA and BCABA to bring behaviors identified as being problematic to extinction
- Built and maintained therapeutic relationships to better understand patient behaviors
- Utilized Trauma Informed Care as well as Crisis Prevention Intervention to patients identified as an immediate danger to themselves or another person under the supervision of MDs, RNs, BCBA, and BCABA
- Organized and ran groups to promote a greater independence, teach social skills, as well as coping mechanisms and strategies to groups of three or more.
Registered Behavior Technician
Maxim HealthCare Services
10.2022 - Current
- Observe behavior, collect data, measure client’s independent success, calculate percentages, and report results to BCABA and client guardians daily
- Provide care for clients in-home, in school, and within the clinic in alignment with established care plans
- Promote the achievement of greater independence in-home and within the community.
Lead Mental Health Technician- Assessment and Referral
Desert Parkway Behavioral Hospital
07.2022 - 09.2023
- Assisted in the triage and assessment of patients identified as being a danger to themselves or others, having a chemical dependency, and/or clients experiencing auditory and visual hallucinations under the supervision of a Registered Nurse and Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- Maintained safety over a 152-bed hospital by performing skin checks, medication inventory, documentation, and removal of objects identified as a potential danger to the patient, As well as utilized Crisis Prevention Intervention to patients who are an immediate danger to themselves or another person
- Used verbal de-escalation and behavior intervention to help calm patients suffering from chemical withdrawals, high levels of psychosis, and people living with Autism
- Interpreted and Translated Triages and Assessments for Spanish-speaking patients as well as translated medical consents and insurance information
- Documented patient behavior as well as reported severe abnormalities to a Registered Nurse at a 5 or 15-minute interval
- Assisted with connecting Patients to the resources needed to be successful who did not meet the criteria for acute psychiatric care.
Mental Health Tech, PRTF/Adolescent
Desert Winds Psychiatric Hospital
10.2021 - 07.2022
- Monitor PT behavior under the supervision of an RN
- Measure and record PT's vital signs and report any abnormalities to RN
- Facilitate daily groups and activities for PTs in PRTF
- Creating therapeutic rapport with residents and assisting in the prevention and de-escalation of negative PT behavior.
Behavior Intervention & Tutor
Matt Kelly Elementary school
08.2018 - 03.2020
- Identify and address the underlying cause of absenteeism in an impoverished neighborhood
- Increased reading performance in one of the lowest ranking schools in Clark County
- Provide mentorship towards students identified as needing behavior intervention.
Education
Psychology -
College of Southern Nevada
Las Vegas, NV05.2025
Skills
- CPI Nonviolent Crisis Intervention
- CPR and AED certified
- SAFEtalk trauma-informed and suicide prevention trained
- Registered Behavior Technician
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Registered Behavioral Technician- Special Needs Unit
Desert Parkway Behavioral Hospital
09.2023 - Current
Registered Behavior Technician
Maxim HealthCare Services
10.2022 - Current
Lead Mental Health Technician- Assessment and Referral
Desert Parkway Behavioral Hospital
07.2022 - 09.2023
Mental Health Tech, PRTF/Adolescent
Desert Winds Psychiatric Hospital
10.2021 - 07.2022
Behavior Intervention & Tutor
Matt Kelly Elementary school
08.2018 - 03.2020
Psychology -
College of Southern Nevada
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