Lorpu Reffell
Sacramento,CA
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.
Energetic professional performs assessments, monitors behavior and helps develop treatment plans. Proven ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to meet patient needs. Offers skills in task prioritization and task management.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mental Health Technician
Northern California Caregiving
08.2023 - 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.
- Communicated with clients to assess mental health needs and develop individualized treatment plans.
- Engaged with colleagues in treatment team meetings to promote positive patient treatment outcomes.
- Counseled and mentored clients on substance use and life choices.
- 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.
- Escorted patients from unit to meals, activities, and visitation areas to maintain standard of safety and security.
Mental Health Technician
Chester Lancaster Disability, (Hospital Setting)
04.2009 - 07.2023
- Performed scheduled patient safety checks and documented results to establish patients' well-being.
- 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.
- Supported patients needing medical care to relieve patient anxiety and promote positive outcomes.
- Identified behaviors that necessitated intervention and obtained assistance from qualified personnel to complete intervention.
- Coordinated training and on-site supervision of participants helping them to develop the employment social and behavioral skills to function at work on their own
- Assessed job duties evaluated starting skills and developed individual training plans
- Collaborated with job developers to make more than 50 presentations to employers and community groups to promote job opportunities for participants
- Monitored progress of participants and documented daily hours
- Assisted time studies to comply with Department of Labor requirements
Certified Nursing Assistant
Lancaster General Hospital (Disability Department)
01.2007 - 05.2009
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
Education
Certified Nursing Assistant York technical college -
Phlebotomist
Divine Health Academy
2005
Skills
- Medication Administration
- Patient Safety Management
- Behavior Management
- Clinical Documentation
- Patient Assessment
- Anger Management
- Mental Health First Aid
- Trauma-Informed Care
- Substance Abuse Awareness
- Suicide Prevention
- Crisis Intervention
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
Timeline
Mental Health Technician
Northern California Caregiving
08.2023 - Current
Mental Health Technician
Chester Lancaster Disability, (Hospital Setting)
04.2009 - 07.2023
Certified Nursing Assistant
Lancaster General Hospital (Disability Department)
01.2007 - 05.2009
Certified Nursing Assistant York technical college -
Phlebotomist
Divine Health Academy