MCKENZI R TABBERT
Corpus Christi,TX
Summary
Compassionate Mental Health Tech with an understanding of empathy and proactive care. Several years of experience in the field of behavioral analysis. Proficient in implementing specialized programs for individuals with intellectual, mental, emotional and developmental disabilities. Caring and well-organized with outstanding interpersonal, communication, and social skills.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Behavioral Technician
Boystown National Research Hospital
Boystown, Nebraska
03.2021 - Current
- Developed individualized therapeutic plans for patients based on their mental health needs.
- Assessed patient behavior, reactions and responses to treatment plans.
- Managed classroom helped with home work at high school and middle school level
- Mentored new Behavioral Health Technicians on best practices when interacting with clients and patients.
- Organized daily activities such as arts and crafts, games, and music therapy that promote healthy coping skills.
- Encouraged positive interactions between other Behavioral Health Technicians and clients and patients.
- Monitored patient safety in all areas of the facility.
- Provided emotional support to clients and patients dealing with difficult situations.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient progress and treatments received.
- Observed patients' behaviors during recreational activities and outings.
- Responded promptly to any emergency situations that may arise within the facility.
- Enforced rules and regulations pertaining to client and patient care while maintaining a safe environment.
- Provided crisis intervention services to patients in need.
- Completed patient reports daily and submitted to management for evaluation.
- Identified behaviors associated with substance abuse and recognized signs of being under influence of alcohol or drugs.
- Followed standard admissions procedures and documentation requirements for client intakes.
- Maintained client and employee areas in good working order and with adequate supplies.
- Assisted with execution of client activities, support groups and field trips.
- Documented patient behavior, interventions completed and patient response to interventions.
- Documented behavioral incidents to keep accurate records.
- Assisted in examination and treatment of patients under direction of nursing staff.
- Established and maintained professional working relationships with clients, staff and public.
- Educated clients on important life skills, housekeeping and food preparation.
- Cultivated relationships with fellow staff members to enhance team collaboration.
- Completed daily client rounds and tracked client movements.
- Planned and implemented safe interventions consistent with treatment goals.
- Conducted searches of clients upon return to facility.
- Encouraged patients to develop interpersonal skills and engage in social interactions or other therapeutic activities.
- Instructed new employees on protocols to use when interacting with psychiatric patients.
- Assisted patients improve social relationships and engagement.
- Collaborated with doctors, psychologists or therapists in working with patient treatments.
- Influenced patients' behavior with interaction, counseling or instruction.
- Monitored patients' well-being and reported changes or unusual behavior or physical illness to medical staff.
- Restrained violent or suicidal patients using approved verbal or physical techniques.
- Provided psychiatric or personal care to emotionally disturbed or cognitively impaired patients.
- Aided patients in performing activities of daily living.
- Cultivated relationships with patients, discussing ways to help improve overall health while alleviating self-harm practices.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Brookstone Meadows
Elkhorn, NE
09.2018 - 06.2020
- Cleaned and sanitized patient rooms according to established protocols.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Provided comfort measures such as back rubs and positioning pillows for added comfort.
- Collected specimens for testing purposes upon request from physicians or nurses.
- Observed patients for any changes in their physical or mental condition.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems for review by medical staff.
- Took temperature readings orally or rectally as instructed by the RN or MD.
- Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.
- Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration rate.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients on a regular schedule to prevent bedsores.
- Provided emotional support to family members regarding end-of-life decisions.
- Performed housekeeping duties such as changing linens and cleaning bathrooms when necessary.
- Reported changes in patient condition to registered nurse or physician.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving sudden illness or injury.
- Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
- Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
Freight Stocker
Menards
Elkhorn, NE
07.2016 - 09.2018
- Adhered strictly to company policies regarding security procedures for handling cash transactions.
- Marked containers with identifying information using appropriate labeling systems.
- Communicated effectively with managers regarding stocking levels, order requests, supply shortages.
- Stacked boxes neatly on pallets according to size and weight specifications.
- Received, unloaded, and stocked incoming freight.
- Rotated stock on a regular basis to prevent spoilage and damage due to age or temperature fluctuations.
- Used hand trucks and other material-handling equipment safely while moving heavy objects.
- Organized storeroom shelves to maximize space utilization.
- Monitored expiration dates for food items and removed outdated products from shelves promptly.
- Maintained accurate inventory records of all incoming and outgoing shipments.
- Assisted customers with product selection and loading merchandise into their vehicles.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology And Sociology
University of Nebraska At Omaha
Omaha, NE12-2022
Skills
- Visual Supports Implementation
- Autism Spectrum Disorder Knowledge
- Discrete trial teaching
- Group Instruction Techniques
- Self-Management Strategies
- Reinforcement Procedures
- Social Skills Development
- Applied Behavior Analysis
- Team work
- Communication
- Honest
- Integrity
- Relationship building
- Monitoring
- Problem solving
Affiliations
- Visual Arts such as painting and drawing
- Leather crafts woman
- Home made soap producer
- Jewelry maker
- Amature dog trainer
Accomplishments
- Graduating college after switching my degree 1,000 times
- I once won "most likely to be a comedian" in 8th grade
- I was an honors student for two years at my university
Certification
- CPR certified
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Behavioral Technician
Boystown National Research Hospital
03.2021 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Brookstone Meadows
09.2018 - 06.2020
Freight Stocker
Menards
07.2016 - 09.2018
Bachelor of Science - Psychology And Sociology
University of Nebraska At Omaha
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