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Pearlina Watkins

Oakland Park,FL

Summary

Compassionate Behavioral Health Technician offering 5 years of experience in trauma-informed care and crisis management. Supervises and advocates for resident needs and promotes safety and security by following established protocols. Proactive conflict-management expert with passion for patient care.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Truck Driver Class A

Eastern Waste Systems
04.2023 - Current
  • Performs Pre and Post trip inspections
  • Safely drive trucks on pre-assigned routes as identified on the route sheet or as assigned by management
  • Exhibits a positive attitude, is personable and is polite to customers
  • Follow all safety policies and procedures.

Lead Behavioral Health Technician

Galt Ocean Rehabilitation Center
02.2021 - 03.2023
  • Helped medical and mental health team members treat and rehabilitate patients
  • Supported patients emotionally with positive communication and interactions
  • Counseled patients on emotional, personal care and behavioral issues
  • Cared for patients with mental illnesses, developmental disabilities and emotional disturbance
  • Collected information about patients' current physical conditions, including evaluating blood pressure and temperature
  • Restrained violent and suicidal patients with verbal and physical strategies
  • Anticipated and prevented problematic behaviors through regular observations and used skills to deescalate growing conflicts
  • Entered, transcribed, recorded, stored, and maintained patient information in written or electronic forms.

Behavior Health Technician

Road To Recovery Wellness center
06.2018 - 10.2020
  • Promoted client wellness and independence with close support and proactive skill building
  • Protected staff and patients by reporting unusual behaviors or ailments to staff
  • Assisted with personal needs and ADL requirements such as feeding help and grooming support
  • Supervised handling of patients' belongings, including documenting and collecting items at admission, managing storage, and returning each at discharge
  • Intervened in crisis situations with patients, remaining calm and professional to maintain control
  • Updated office files daily and kept records organized
  • Achieved targets for clients with effective treatment plans and modifications
  • Oversaw prevention and treatment programs focused on substance abuse.

Education

High school diploma or GED -

No Degree - Commercial Driving License

Broward College
Fort Lauderdale, FL
04.2023

Skills

  • Distribution Of Medication
  • Rounds management
  • Recordkeeping
  • Crisis handling
  • Patient assessment
  • Basic Life Support
  • Addiction counseling
  • Behavioral health
  • Customer service
  • De-Escalation Techniques
  • Needs Assessment
  • Vitals monitoring

Certification

  • CPR Certification, 12/01/22, 12/01/24
  • First Aid Certification, 12/01/22, 12/01/24
  • CDL A, 04/01/23- 01/05/28
  • X Endorsement


Timeline

Truck Driver Class A

Eastern Waste Systems
04.2023 - Current

Lead Behavioral Health Technician

Galt Ocean Rehabilitation Center
02.2021 - 03.2023

Behavior Health Technician

Road To Recovery Wellness center
06.2018 - 10.2020

High school diploma or GED -

No Degree - Commercial Driving License

Broward College

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