Elizabeth Kane
Fountain Valley,CA
Summary
Competent Behavioral Health Technician knowledgeable about behavioral health program requirements, support strategies and skill-building techniques. Focused on helping clients improve wellbeing and functioning by preventing substance abuse and improving confidence. Hardworking, reliable and dedicated.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Behavioral Health Technician
Infiniti Group
2023.01 - 2023.03
- Kept accurate and detailed records to track and document client progress.
- Complied with HIPAA and company regulations to maintain confidentiality regarding patient health data and medical records.
- Conducted client rounds to check on residents.
- Recognized individuals under influence of drugs or alcohol and typical behaviors associated with each.
- Observed patient behaviors and mental status and notified RN of unusual or potentially dangerous occurrences.
- Observed patient self-administer medications to relieve symptoms and monitor effects on clients.
- Performed routine vitals, COWS and CIWAS and documented appropriately.
Behavioral Health Technician
Rising Roads Recovery
2022.05 - 2023.01
- Performed client intake procedures according to internal standards for new admissions.
- Searched resident belongings prior to and during stays.
- Prepared and submitted daily end of shift reports to management.
- Applied de-escalation and limit-setting techniques to promote patient cooperation.
- Taught clients how to complete basic household chores and prepare food.
- Identified behaviors that necessitated intervention and obtained assistance from qualified personnel to complete intervention.
- Performed scheduled patient safety checks and documented results to establish patients' well-being.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions to help clients develop coping strategies and social skills.
- Helped patients with meals, activities of daily living (ADLs) and facility transfers to promote security and patient well-being.
- Observed patients self-administer medications to relieve symptoms and monitor effects on clients.
Behavioral Health Technician
Pillars Recovery
2021.04 - 2022.05
- Supported and assessed clients struggling with addiction or relationship issues and devised strategies based on client needs.
- Developed goal-oriented psychoeducational and activity therapy groups to improve clients' level of functioning.
- Utilized crisis intervention techniques to handle and diffuse emergency situations.
- Conducted client rounds to check on residents.
- Facilitated on, and off-site activities, support groups, and outings for clients.
- Searched resident belongings prior to and during stays.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with clients to create safe and supportive environment.
- Helped patients with meals, activities of daily living (ADLs) and facility transfers to promote security and patient well-being.
Behavioral Health Technician
Chelsea By The Sea, LLC
2019.01 - 2019.09
- Conducted client rounds to check on residents.
- Performed client intake procedures according to internal standards for new admissions.
- Searched resident belongings prior to and during stays.
- Prepared and submitted daily end of shift reports to management.
- Applied de-escalation and limit-setting techniques to promote patient cooperation.
- Observed patients self administration of medications to relieve symptoms and monitor effects on clients.
- Supported patients needing medical care to relieve patient anxiety and promote positive outcomes.
- Built and maintained positive staff relationships to promote teamwork and better serve clients.
Phlebotomist
Blue Mountain Health System
2014.10 - 2016.11
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
- Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
- Used personal protective equipment correctly to protect coworkers and patients.
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
- Conducted venipuncture and other CT procedures.
- Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
- Adhered to HIPAA standards and maintained patient confidentiality in all interactions.
- Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal, and biohazardous waste disposal procedures.
- Performed venipunctures, finger sticks and heel sticks for both adult and pediatric patients.
- Spoke with patient to gather information for lab records, reduce fear, or anxiety and optimize cooperation.
Education
Certified Phlebotomy Technician - Phlebotomy
McCann School of Business And Technology
Pottsville, PA10.2014
GED -
Monroe Career & Technical Institute
Bartonsville, PA05.2012
Skills
- Crisis Intervention
- Mental Health Care
- Client Transportation
- Charting and Clinical Documentation
- Supporting Daily Living Needs
- Group Facilitation
- HIPAA Requirements
- Admissions Intake
- Safety Behaviors
- Residential Mental Health
- Patient Observation
- Rounds Management
- Conflict De-Escalation
- Emergency Response
- Medication Identification
- Documentation Skills
- Patient Assessments
- Blood Draws
- CPR/First aid Certified
- BLS Certified
Certification
- RAD-T 1
- CPR/First-Aid
- BLS Certified
Timeline
Behavioral Health Technician
Infiniti Group
2023.01 - 2023.03
Behavioral Health Technician
Rising Roads Recovery
2022.05 - 2023.01
Behavioral Health Technician
Pillars Recovery
2021.04 - 2022.05
Behavioral Health Technician
Chelsea By The Sea, LLC
2019.01 - 2019.09
Phlebotomist
Blue Mountain Health System
2014.10 - 2016.11
Certified Phlebotomy Technician - Phlebotomy
McCann School of Business And Technology
GED -
Monroe Career & Technical Institute
- RAD-T 1
- CPR/First-Aid
- BLS Certified
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