Michaela Anderson
Tyler,Texas
Summary
Sympathetic Mental Health Tech offers extreme compassion and extensive experience working with mental health interventions. Adept at performing risk assessment, crisis intervention, and psycho-education. Dedicated and energetic with excellent listening skills and establishing therapeutic relationships with patients while helping with daily living. Caring Mental Health Tech is willing to work as many hours per week as necessary. Recognized as being the most popular tech among staff and patients. Adept at providing mental health care services to people of different backgrounds. Effective communication and behavioral plan implementation abilities. Focused on enhancing the quality of life of patients. Accommodating Mental Health Tech offering a strong history of excellent communication with family members and patients. Committed to helping patients by following established treatment plan goals and interventions. Adept at liaising between patients and medical staff to maintain a continuum of care.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Psychiatric Technician
Texoma Medical Center
05.2022 - Current
- Documented observations, interventions and concerns in patient charts and electronic systems, sustaining continuum of care from admission through to discharge.
- Conducted 15-minute and unscheduled checks on patients, immediately responding to hazardous incidents or crises to maintain safe milieu.
- Monitored prescribed psychotropic medications to assess medication effectiveness and side effects.
- Tracked client movement on and off unit by documenting times and destinations.
- Conducted or assisted in the treatment and rehabilitation of mental health patients by performing basic assessment procedures.
- Participated in treatment planning by helping to identify patient's problems, needs and strengths.
- Engaged clients in therapeutic groups to promote coping skills, education and life skills.
- Interviewed new patients to complete admission forms and assess mental health status.
- Administered medications, adhering to medication schedules and making adjustments commensurate with patients' condition and response.
Medical Assistant
Spine Team Texas
06.2018 - 06.2021
- Maintained inventory, vaccination, and product expiration logs to record updated documentation for tracking purposes.
- Conducted insurance verification and pre-certification and pre-authorization functions.
- Assisted with diagnostic testing by collecting and packaging biological specimens for internal and laboratory analysis.
- Participated in team meetings to improve workflows and contribute to improving patient population outcomes.
- Responded to patient callbacks and phone-in prescription refill requests.
- Collaborated with local pharmacies to resolve and clarify issues with patient medication.
- Secured patient information and maintained patient confidence by completing and safeguarding medical records.
Medical Assistant
Surgical Specialists of North Texas
06.2016 - 05.2018
- Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates, or refill requests to facilitate treatment.
- Scheduled appointments for patients via phone and in person.
- Interviewed and engaged patients to obtain medical history, chief complaints, and vital signs.
- Educated patients about medications, procedures, and physician's instructions.
- Prepared treatment rooms for patients by cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies.
- Performed preliminary physical tests to accurately record results in patient history summary.
Nursing Technician
Villa Asuncion
05.2015 - 06.2016
- Assisted patients gently and respectfully with daily living activities and documented care per unit protocols.
- Performed passive range of motion, simple dressing changes, skincare, and glucose testing.
- Observed patient conditions compassionately, listened attentively, and reported abnormal changes to the supervisor verbally and in writing while also following up with patient.
- Collaborated with other disciplines to deliver patient care continuity from admission to discharge, supporting medical and nursing care plans for individual patients.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing, and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Took patients' blood pressure, temperature and pulse and documented height and weight.
- Engaged with patient family and friends to provide courteous visit experience.
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and aided with feeding and monitoring.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Assisted patients during ambulation and moved from one place to another by pushing wheelchairs.
- Turned or re-positioned bedridden patients to promote blood flow and prevent bedsores.
- Examined and treated patient lacerations, contusions and physical symptoms and referred patients to other medical professionals.
Education
Associate of Applied Science -
TJC Nursing Program
05.2025
Associate of Arts -
Collin County Community College District
Plano, TX12.2018
Skills
- Coordinating Care
- Needs Assessment
- Problem-Solving
- Attention to Detail
- Rapport Building
- Crisis Management
- Interpersonal Skills Development
- Active Listening
- Behavior Observation
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Patient Counseling
- Domestic Violence Assistance
- Crisis Intervention
- Inpatient Treatment
- Nursing Assistance
- Progress Documentation
- Intake Assessment
- Group Therapy
- Admitting and Discharging
- Medication Side Effect Knowledge
- Patient Rapport
- Medical Histories and Vital Statistics
- Regulatory Compliance
- Patient Assessments
- Care Team Collaboration
- Ambulatory Care
- Supporting Daily Living Needs
- Recreational Activity Supervision
- Vital Signs Documentation
- Hygiene Support
- Observe Behaviors
- Activities of Daily Living (ADL) Assistance
Timeline
Psychiatric Technician
Texoma Medical Center
05.2022 - Current
Medical Assistant
Spine Team Texas
06.2018 - 06.2021
Medical Assistant
Surgical Specialists of North Texas
06.2016 - 05.2018
Nursing Technician
Villa Asuncion
05.2015 - 06.2016
Associate of Applied Science -
TJC Nursing Program
Associate of Arts -
Collin County Community College District
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