To obtain a position where I can utilize my knowledge and experience in security and safety in both children and adults.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Behavior Health Assistant
Ascensions Saint Thomas
12.2023 - Current
Participated in ongoing training to stay current on best practices in behavioral health intervention techniques.
Facilitated group therapy sessions, promoting open dialogue among participants and fostering mutual understanding of individual challenges faced by each member of the group.
Improved communication among team members by maintaining accurate documentation of patient progress and incidents.
Promoted healthy coping mechanisms for patients experiencing stress or anxiety through various therapeutic interventions.
Mental Health Technician
Middle Tennessee Mental Health Institute
12.2010 - 09.2023
Helped professional staff demonstrate therapy techniques, such as manual and creative arts, games and daily living activities to patients
Helped plan participation in educational, recreational and social activities
Took and recorded general physical condition of patient, such as pulse, temperature and respiration
Intervened to restrain violent, potentially violent and suicidal patients by verbal or physical means as required
Observed patients in order to detect behavior patterns and reported observations to medical staff.
Correctional Officer
Lois M.DeBerry Special Needs Facility
07.2010 - 12.2010
Patrolled assigned areas for evidence of forbidden activities, infraction of rules and unsatisfactory attitude and adjustment of prisoners
Observed conduct and behavior of inmates in order to prevent disturbances and escapes
Transporting and escorting inmates to designated locations throughout the facility.
Youth Service Worker
Middle Tennessee Juvenile Detention Center
06.2007 - 07.2010
Council juveniles with problems, mediate gang related activities, check residents' rooms for contraband and perform various responsibilities and duties.
Registered Nurse - Renal/Dialysis, 43 Bed Unit at Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital WestRegistered Nurse - Renal/Dialysis, 43 Bed Unit at Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital West
Senior Network Communication Systems Specialist at United States Army, Active DutySenior Network Communication Systems Specialist at United States Army, Active Duty