John Newton
San Angelo,TX
Summary
Dedicated Mental Health Technician with experience at Shannon Medical Center, skilled in crisis intervention and behavior management. Successfully enhanced patient engagement through effective de-escalation techniques and empathetic support, ensuring safety and well-being. Committed to fostering a therapeutic environment and collaborating with healthcare teams to implement comprehensive care plans.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Mental Health Technician
Shannon Medical Center
03.2015 - Current
- Assisted in monitoring patient behaviors and emotional well-being.
- Supported therapeutic activities to enhance patient engagement.
- Learned to document patient observations accurately in medical records.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to provide comprehensive care.
- Performed scheduled patient safety checks and documented results to establish patients' well-being.
- Observed implementation of treatment plans under professional supervision.
- Participated in training sessions on mental health protocols.
- Helped maintain a safe and supportive environment for patients.
- Acquired skills in crisis intervention and response techniques.
- Applied de-escalation and limit-setting techniques to promote patient cooperation.
- Provided crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques for patients experiencing emotional distress or exhibiting aggressive behaviors.
- Helped patients with meals, activities of daily living (ADLs) and facility transfers to promote security and patient well-being.
- Observed patient behaviors and mental status and notified RN of unusual or potentially dangerous occurrences.
- Improved patient safety with continuous observation and timely intervention.
- Provided emotional support to patients, helping them cope with mental health challenges.
- Charted on each patient daily.
Education
San Angelo Lakeview High
San Angelo, TX05-1990
Skills
- De-escalation techniques
- Behavior observation
- Stress reduction techniques
- Behavior management
- Suicide prevention
- Patient safety management
- Crisis intervention
- Behavioral management
- Substance abuse awareness
- Empathy development
- Progress monitoring
- Treatment Planning
- Care plan development
- Mental health first aid
- Paranoid personality disorder coping
- Post-traumatic stress disorder assistance
- Obsessive-compulsive disorder support
Timeline
Mental Health Technician
Shannon Medical Center
03.2015 - Current
San Angelo Lakeview High
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