Quamere Brown Garrick
Philadelphia,PA
Summary
Sympathetic Mental Health Tech offering extreme compassion and extensive experience working with mental health intervention. 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.
Overview
1
1
Certification
5
5
years of post-secondary education
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Mental Health Technician
Temple University Health System
Philadelphia, Pa
08.2022 - 10.2026
- Monitored psychiatric patients in Temple University Health System behavioral health units
- Supported de-escalation during agitation and crisis situations
- Assisted nursing staff with daily patient care and safety checks
- Observed and documented changes in patient behavior and reported any significant changes to the clinical team.
- Reported changes in mood, behavior, and vital concerns to nurses
- Maintained a secure environment for patient care and followed Temple University Health System safety protocols
- Documented patient behaviors in electronic health records
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals such as social workers, psychiatrists, counselors and nurses to coordinate quality care for each client.
- Conducted intake interviews to assess patient needs and determine appropriate care plans.
- Modeled appropriate communication and problem-solving skills in crisis situations involving patients, family or staff.
- Documented patient interactions in compliance with HIPAA requirements.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Health And Human Service
West Chester University of Pennsylvania
West Chester, PA 08.2017 - 05.2022
Roman Catholic High School
Philadelphia, PaSkills
- Crisis de-escalation
- Intake assessment
- Patient observation
- Vital sign monitoring
- EHR charting
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Conflict resolution
- Active listening
Certification
- CPR
- Mental Health Cert
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Mental Health Technician
Temple University Health System
08.2022 - 10.2026
Bachelor of Science - Health And Human Service
West Chester University of Pennsylvania
08.2017 - 05.2022
Roman Catholic High School