Kenitria Taylor
Waterford,MI
Summary
Skilled Mental Health Technician with a bachelor's degree in social work and extensive mental health services background. Supported numerous patients in a large residential treatment facility and played a key role in the achievement of positive patient outcomes. Excellent communication and patient management skills leading to desirable results.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mental Health Technician
Henryford Maplegrove Substance Abuse Clinic
2023.05 - Current
- Performed scheduled patient safety checks and documented results to establish patients' well-being.
- Help patients with meals, activities of daily living (ADLs), and facility transfers to promote security and patient well-being.
- Provide crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques for patients experiencing emotional distress or exhibiting aggressive behaviors.
- Observed patient behaviors and mental status and notified RN of unusual or potentially dangerous occurrences.
- Developed strong rapport with patients, establishing trust and fostering positive relationships conducive to healing.
- Educated patients on coping strategies and self-help techniques to better manage their mental health symptoms.
- Promoted a safe, therapeutic environment by enforcing facility policies and maintaining patient confidentiality at all times.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions to help clients develop coping strategies and social skills.
- Conducted thorough assessments upon patient admission, gathering essential background information for accurate diagnosis and effective treatment planning.
- Applied de-escalation and limit-setting techniques to promote patient cooperation.
Lead Behavioral Health Technician
New Oakland Family Center
2022.03 - 2023.04
- Implemented evidence-based therapeutic interventions to help clients manage mental health difficulties.
- Provided therapeutic activities to assist with patient development.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with clients to create safe and supportive environment.
- Observed patient behaviors and mental status and notified RN of unusual or potentially dangerous occurrences.
- Assisted in therapeutic activities for patients.
- Engaged with colleagues in treatment team meetings to promote positive patient treatment outcomes.
- Helped patients with meals and daily living (ADLs) facility transfers to promote security and patient well-being.
- Organized recreational activities to assist in patient recovery.
- Treated clients and families with respect and dignity.
- Assessed patient progress and reported changes to supervising physician.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions to help clients develop coping strategies and social skills.
- Delivered compassionate patient care, focusing on safety, comfort and emotional support.
- Applied de-escalation and limit-setting techniques to promote patient cooperation.
- Monitored patient behavior and immediately reported changes to supervising physician.
- Supported patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
- Assisted with patient restraint and seclusion scenarios to create safe environment for patient and medical personnel.
Patient Care Assistant
St. Joseph Mercy Oakland Hospital
2000.03 - 2022.03
- Gathered medical information, weight and height measurements and vital signs.
- Supported patient mobility needs with correct assistive devices and proper body mechanics to prevent injuries.
- Responded to in-person and telephone requests for information to support office staff.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Logged and filed classified documents.
- Helped enhance unit operations by continuously delivering accurate, efficient care and maintaining performance objectives.
- Documented residents' mental status, sleep, and eating patterns in medical record books.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Aided physicians in wound care and patient assessments.
- Reassured patients by explaining medical practices and processes in easy-to-understand terminology.
- Transported food trays and aided with feeding.
- Monitored and maintained cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assigned station and service areas.
- Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff.
- Attended to patient and family's immediate needs and concerns by acknowledging and providing required attention.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Upheld confidentiality requirements and regulatory compliance guidelines.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA08.2023
Skills
- De-Escalation Techniques
- Problem-Solving
- Excellent Customer Service Skills
- Charting and Clinical Documentation
- Emergency Interventions
- Supporting Daily Living Needs
- Group Therapy
- Patient Privacy
- Encouragement and Motivation
- Lead Activities
- Observational Skills
- Vitals monitoring
- Intake Assessment
Certification
I have a chauffeurs license
Certification in CPR and CPI
Timeline
Mental Health Technician
Henryford Maplegrove Substance Abuse Clinic
2023.05 - Current
Lead Behavioral Health Technician
New Oakland Family Center
2022.03 - 2023.04
Patient Care Assistant
St. Joseph Mercy Oakland Hospital
2000.03 - 2022.03
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
Liberty University
I have a chauffeurs license
Certification in CPR and CPI
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