Hi, I’m
Kenina Davis
Mental Health Technician
Dallas,TX
Summary
Compassionate Mental Health Technician with extensive experience at Texas Health Plano along with multiple HCA locations, skilled in crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques. Successfully empowered patients through tailored treatment plans and effective communication, fostering a supportive environment that enhanced recovery outcomes. Committed to patient advocacy and continuous professional development in mental health care.
Overview
6
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
Texas Health Plano
Mental Health Technician
12.2024 - Current
Job overview
- Supported families in understanding their loved one''s mental health condition and provided resources for ongoing support.
- Implemented group therapy sessions, facilitating open communication and fostering a supportive community among patients.
- Empowered patients by setting realistic goals, encouraging personal growth, and celebrating achievements throughout the recovery process.
- Implemented evidence-based therapeutic interventions to help clients manage mental health difficulties.
- Supported patients needing medical care to relieve patient anxiety and promote positive outcomes.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members, contributing valuable insights to optimize patient care and outcomes.
- Engaged with colleagues in treatment team meetings to promote positive patient treatment outcomes.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions to help clients develop coping strategies and social skills.
- Participated in continuous professional development opportunities to stay current with industry trends and advance skillset.
- Managed crisis situations effectively, ensuring safety of all involved.
- Documented patient progress comprehensively, enabling tailored treatment adjustments.
- Provided emotional support to patients, helping them cope with mental health challenges.
- Utilized de-escalation techniques effectively, reducing instances of patient agitation.
Medical City McKinney
PSA
06.2024 - 01.2025
Job overview
- Performed scheduled patient safety checks and documented results to establish patients' well-being.
- Helped patients with meals, activities of daily living (ADLs) and facility transfers to promote security and patient well-being.
- Provided crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques for patients experiencing emotional distress or exhibiting aggressive behaviors.
- Applied de-escalation and limit-setting techniques to promote patient cooperation.
- Observed patient behaviors and mental status and notified RN of unusual or potentially dangerous occurrences.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with clients to create safe and supportive environment.
- Assisted with patient restraint and seclusion scenarios to create safe environment for patient and medical personnel.
- Identified behaviors that necessitated intervention and obtained assistance from qualified personnel to complete intervention.
- Maintained detailed records of patient interactions, ensuring accurate documentation for future reference.
- Developed strong rapport with patients, establishing trust and fostering positive relationships conducive to healing.
Medical City Denton
Patient Safety Attendant
01.2020 - 05.2024
Job overview
- Facilitated efficient discharges by preparing rooms for cleaning and assisting patients with gathering belongings as needed.
- Assisted nursing staff with non-clinical tasks, enabling them to focus on direct patient care and improving efficiency.
- Participated in regular training sessions, staying current on best practices for patient safety attendants'' roles and responsibilities.
- Increased patient satisfaction by offering compassionate care and addressing individual needs in a timely manner.
- Promoted patient autonomy by encouraging self-care activities within safe boundaries, fostering independence.
- Utilized effective de-escalation techniques when encountering agitated or distressed patients, prioritizing safety for all involved parties.
Mayhill Behavioral Health Hospital
Mental Health Technician
12.2019 - 05.2022
Job overview
- Escorted patients from unit to meals, activities, and visitation areas to maintain standard of safety and security.
- Educated patients on coping strategies and self-help techniques to better manage their mental health symptoms.
- Monitored patients'' progress, documenting changes in behavior and updating treatment plans accordingly.
- Assisted individuals with daily living activities such as grooming, meal preparation, or mobility when necessary.
- Improved patient well-being by providing compassionate care and support during their mental health journey.
- Assisted in the development of individualized treatment plans to address specific patient needs and promote recovery.
- Promoted a safe, therapeutic environment by enforcing facility policies and maintaining patient confidentiality at all times.
Education
Billy Ryan High School Denton, TX
High School Diploma
Dallas CollegeDallas, TX
Associate Of Applied Science from Psychology
Skills
- De-escalation techniques
- Behavior observation
- Stress reduction techniques
- Behavior management
- Crisis intervention
- Behavioral management
- Patient safety management
- Suicide prevention
- Empathy development
- Progress monitoring
- Multicultural competence
- Treatment Planning
- Clinical documentation
- Family engagement
- Anger management
- Family relations
- Self-care promotion
- Anxiety management
- Care plan development
- Mental health first aid
- Sexual assault support
- Patient assessment
- Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder strategies
- Depression support
- Cognitive behavioral therapy principles
- Eating disorder awareness
- Discharge planning
- Problem-solving
- Trauma-informed care
- Compassionate care
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Patient advocacy
- Data confidentiality
- Personality disorders
- Recovery support
- Autism spectrum
- Patient protection
- Therapeutic communication
- Charting and clinical documentation
- Family support and assistance
- Anger de-escalation
- Emergency intervention
- Vitals monitoring
- HIPAA requirements
- Bipolar disorder care
- Behavioral health
- Active listening
- Activities of daily living ADL assistance
- Critical thinking
- Crisis management
- Intake assessment
- Nonviolent crisis intervention
- Rapport building
- Encouragement and motivation
- Heartsaver CPR AED (CPR AED)
- Decision-making
- Behavioral support
Certification
SAMA
BLS
CPI
Timeline
Mental Health Technician
Texas Health Plano
12.2024 - Current
PSA
Medical City McKinney
06.2024 - 01.2025
Patient Safety Attendant
Medical City Denton
01.2020 - 05.2024
Mental Health Technician
Mayhill Behavioral Health Hospital
12.2019 - 05.2022
Billy Ryan High School
High School Diploma
Dallas College
Associate Of Applied Science from Psychology
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