Kierston Stanfield
Southaven,MS
Summary
Caring Mental Health Tech willing to work as many hours per week as necessary. Recognized as being the most popular tech among staff and patients. Adept at providing mental health care services to people of different backgrounds. Effective communication and behavioral plan implementation abilities. Focused on enhancing the quality of life of patients.
Compassionate psychiatric technician with a solid background in providing care and support for patients in mental health settings. Possess strong skills in behavioral management, therapeutic communication, and crisis intervention, contributing to safe and positive patient outcomes. Have effectively collaborated with healthcare teams to develop and implement individualized care plans, enhancing patient well-being and facilitating recovery processes. Demonstrated ability to maintain calm and professional demeanor under challenging conditions, ensuring high-quality patient care.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Mental Health Technician
Parkwood Behavioral Health System
Olive Branch, MS
02.2021 - Current
- Implemented stress-reduction techniques to promote patient relaxation and well-being.
- Instructed new employees on protocols to use when interacting with psychiatric patients.
- Provided crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques to help manage patient behavior.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals such as social workers, psychiatrists, counselors and nurses to coordinate quality care for each client.
- Supported patients in developing life skills and independence through targeted interventions.
- Maintained accurate and detailed records of patient care, condition, progress, and concerns.
- Aided patients in performing activities of daily living.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care and treatment strategies.
Mental Health Technician
Brentwood Behavioral Hospital
Jackson , MS
09.2019 - 02.2021
- Implemented stress-reduction techniques to promote patient relaxation and well-being.
- Instructed new employees on protocols to use when interacting with psychiatric patients.
- Provided crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques to help manage patient behavior.
- Administered oral medications following physician's prescriptions and instructions.
- Administered medications as prescribed, ensuring adherence to treatment protocols.
- Assisted psychiatrists in working with patients to rehabilitate for community reintegration.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized treatment plans for patients.
- Maintained detailed records of patient progress and treatment outcomes.
- Conducted intake interviews with new patients to complete forms, assess mental health condition or obtain treatment history.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing
Hinds Community College
Raymond, MSSkills
- Family support and assistance
- Excellent customer service skills
- Charting and clinical documentation
- Nursing intervention adjustment
- Behavioral management
- Collaborative treatment planning
- Cognitive assessment
- Depression support
- Dependent personality disorder guidance
Timeline
Mental Health Technician
Parkwood Behavioral Health System
02.2021 - Current
Mental Health Technician
Brentwood Behavioral Hospital
09.2019 - 02.2021
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing
Hinds Community College