Jacob Acton
New York,NY
Summary
Nursing school graduate with extensive clinical experience, excelling in client interaction and crisis intervention. Proven ability to lead teams effectively while delivering high-quality care. Skilled in fostering strong communication with clients & their families and ensuring clients' progress and safety in challenging environments.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Unit Coordinator (fmr. Psychiatric Technician III/Team Lead)
Dominion Hospital
Falls Church, VA
10.2020 - 04.2024
- Oversaw reception and logistical operations in inpatient adolescent psychiatric unit.
- Performed psychiatric technician duties to ensure patient safety and support through group therapies and crisis intervention.
- Led unit as team leader and milieu manager, promoting effective team dynamics.
- Trained new staff on unit protocols and procedures to maintain consistency.
Registered Behavioral Technician
Continuum Behavioral Health
McLean, VA
10.2022 - 03.2023
- Delivered direct in-home behavioral therapy to pediatric clients utilizing ABA practices.
- Monitored and documented client progress and behavioral data with precision.
- Educated parents on ABA skills while discussing client progress and behavior.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Mount Sinai Phillips School of Nursing
New York, NY08-2025
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Hunter College
New York, NY12.2019
Skills
- Patient assessment and crisis intervention
- Behavioral therapy and health education
- Team leadership and effective communication
- Data documentation and time management
Affiliations
Mount Sinai Health System
- Medical Surgical 1 Unit, 60 hours
- Maternal/Newborn Unit, 25 hours
- Pediatric Unit, 20 hours
- Medical Surgical 2 Unit, 84 hours
- Mental Health Unit, 36 hours
- Community Nursing, 35 hours
- Medical Intensive Care Unit, 60 hours
Certification
- End-of-Life Nursing Education Consortium (Modules 1-6)
- Smoking Cessation Training
- Infection Control Practices and Barrier Precautions
- Identification and Reporting of Child Abuse and Maltreatment
Timeline
Registered Behavioral Technician
Continuum Behavioral Health
10.2022 - 03.2023
Unit Coordinator (fmr. Psychiatric Technician III/Team Lead)
Dominion Hospital
10.2020 - 04.2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Mount Sinai Phillips School of Nursing
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Hunter College
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