LeeAnn Finnerud
Easton,PA
Summary
Skilled Mental Health Technician with Pschology major and 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
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mental Health Technician
Merakey
01.2023 - Current
- 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.
PARATRANSITE DRIVER
Suburban EMS
04.2022 - 01.2023
- Safeguarded passengers and cargo through careful driving and adherence to traffic laws.
MENTAL HEALTH TECHNICIAN
Merakey EAC
03.2021 - 03.2022
- Monitored patients' physical and emotional well-being and reported unusual behavior or physical ailments to medical staff.
MENTAL HEALTH TECHNICIAN
Merakey
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Monitored patients' physical and emotional well-being and reported unusual behavior or physical ailments to medical staff.
MENTAL HEALTH TECHNICIAN
KidsPeace
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Monitored patients' physical and emotional well-being and reported unusual behavior or physical ailments to medical staff.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Psychology
Northampton Community College
Bethlehem, PA05.2025
Skills
- De-Escalation Techniques
- Stress reduction techniques
- Suicide Prevention
- Behavior Management
Certification
BLS/CPR/AED
Timeline
Mental Health Technician
Merakey
01.2023 - Current
PARATRANSITE DRIVER
Suburban EMS
04.2022 - 01.2023
MENTAL HEALTH TECHNICIAN
Merakey EAC
03.2021 - 03.2022
MENTAL HEALTH TECHNICIAN
Merakey
01.2018 - 01.2019
MENTAL HEALTH TECHNICIAN
KidsPeace
01.2017 - 01.2018
Associate of Applied Science - Psychology
Northampton Community College