Competent and dedicated Behavioral Health Technician and Security Officer with 8+ years in a secure healthcare setting. Able to provide quality customer service in a high-paced environment. A versatile individual with strong critical thinking capabilities. Astute and skilled at identifying potential issues and thinking of creative solutions to solve them. Versed in many skills and looking to branch out to different employment avenues.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Security Officer II (As Needed)
Mercy Hospital Jefferson
Festus, MO
10.2019 - Current
Monitored premises and recorded activity in daily officer reports.
Monitored surveillance cameras and responded to suspicious activity.
Operated x-ray and body scanning equipment to prevent prohibited items from being carried onto premises.
Checked for safety hazards and took corrective action when necessary.
Assisted medical staff by using therapeutic restraint in giving medications to violent patients.
Behavioral Health Technician III
Mercy Hospital Jefferson
Festus, MO
06.2019 - Current
Maintained a safe environment in a locked unit.
Identified and addressed individual mental health challenges to support patients.
Cultivated relationships with fellow staff members to enhance team collaboration.
Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
Developed basic strategies to promote patient safety, wellness, and independence.
Restrained violent or suicidal patients using MANDT-approved techniques.
Provided education for new employees on basic job duties, verbal/physical redirection, patient restraint, and the restraint chair.
Security Officer
Southeast Missouri Mental Health (S.O.R.T.S.)
Farmington, MO
10.2018 - 05.2019
Worked under Level 5 Maximum Security Conditions
Monitored and authorized entrance and departure of vehicles, cargo trucks and visitors
Conducted hourly foot patrols of key areas to spot and control security concerns
Wrote detailed reports on property damage, theft, presence of unauthorized persons, and unusual incidences
Responds to Psychiatric Emergencies and uses /certified in S.M.A.R.T. defense training to safely assist offenders to seclusion
Collaborated with area law enforcement to support safe offender transport
Escorted high security offenders to doctors visits, emergency hospital trips, funerals, etc
Placed escort devices on offenders (Handcuffs, Belly chains, leg cuffs, thumbs cuffs, etc.)
Performed deep searches and pat-downs to look for unauthorized materials and items such as weapons
Resolved complaints and issues involving both offenders and employees
Psychiatric Technician I/II
Southeast Missouri Mental Health Center (APS)
Farmington, MO
02.2016 - 10.2018
Worked under minimum security conditions.
Maintained safe and secure ward.
Ensured that clients and families were treated with respect and dignity.
Supervised care for 23 mental health patients in 136 bed state facility.
Assisted patients with Daily Living Tasks.
Completed patient count and ward check hourly.
Trained new employees on ward rules, correct charting, proper sanitation of ward property.
Observed patient behavior and developed behavioral interventions.
Cooperated and communicated effectively with physicians to ensure client satisfaction and compliance with set standards.
Sales Associate
Service Protection Direct
Swansea, IL
04.2015 - 09.2015
Maintained accurate and current customer account data with manual forms processing and digital information updates.
Adhered to company policies and scripts to consistently achieve call-time and quality standards.
Promoted available products and services to customers during service, account management and order calls.
Opened new accounts and documented personal, demographic and payment information in system.
Established excellent sales ability and strong interpersonal skills with confident and persuasive approach.
Delivered scripted sales talks to customers reached via manual and automatic dialing systems.
Education
High School Diploma -
Central High School
Park Hills, MO
4 2014
Associate of Science - Environmental Safety
Three Rivers Community College
Poplar Bluff, MO
Skills
Superior customer service
Pro-Act, SMART, and MANDT defense training
RQI CPR certified
Trained in SIMPLEX fire systems
Trained in EyeMax, Aviglon, and Pelco camera systems