Kylee Thomas
Smithville,Missouri
Summary
Skilled Mental Health Technician with extensive mental health services background. Supported numerous patients in large residential treatment facility and played key role in achievement of positive patient outcomes. Excellent communications and patient management skills leading to desirable results.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Mental Health Technician
Signature Psychiatric Hospital
04.2020 - Current
- Performed scheduled patient safety checks and documented results to establish patients' well-being.
- Applied de-escalation and limit-setting techniques to promote patient cooperation.
- Assisted with patient restraint and seclusion scenarios to create safe environment for patient and medical personnel.
- 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.
- Helped patients with meals, activities of daily living (ADLs) and facility transfers to promote security and patient well-being.
- Identified behaviors that necessitated intervention and obtained assistance from qualified personnel to complete intervention.
- Delivered compassionate patient care, focusing on safety, comfort and emotional support.
- Charted on each patient daily.
- Supported patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
- Treated clients and families with respect and dignity.
- Took patient blood pressure and pulse rate, reporting findings in health charts.
Behavioral Health Technician
Tri-Valley Developmental Svc
08.2014 - 09.2019
- Built and maintained positive staff relationships to promote teamwork and better serve clients.
- Completed documentation for every incident and forwarded to correct personnel for review.
- Conducted client rounds to check on residents.
- Facilitated on-site activities, support groups, and outings for clients.
- Taught clients how to complete basic household chores and prepare food.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with clients to create safe and supportive environment.
- Identified behaviors that necessitated intervention and obtained assistance from qualified personnel to complete intervention.
- Helped patients with meals, activities of daily living (ADLs) and facility transfers to promote security and patient well-being.
Education
High School Diploma -
Fort Scott Sr High School
Fort Scott, KS05.2013
Skills
- Maintaining Safety Standards
- Patient Intervention
- Mental Health Support
- Patient Admission
- Admitting and Discharging
- Encouragement and Motivation
- Support Patients
- Observe Behaviors
Timeline
Mental Health Technician
Signature Psychiatric Hospital
04.2020 - Current
Behavioral Health Technician
Tri-Valley Developmental Svc
08.2014 - 09.2019
High School Diploma -
Fort Scott Sr High School
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