Rachael Lovinger
Bowling Green,KY
Summary
Compassionate Mental Health Technician with a proven track record at Regard Recovery, skilled in crisis intervention and emotional support. Adept at behavioral monitoring and fostering therapeutic relationships, enhancing patient safety through proactive care. Committed to promoting self-care and anxiety management, ensuring a supportive environment for individuals facing mental health challenges.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mental Health Technician
Regard Recovery/ Journey Pure
04.2024 - 09.2025
- Delivered compassionate patient care, focusing on safety, comfort and emotional support.
- Fostered positive relationships with patients, building trust and facilitating therapeutic interactions.
- Managed crisis situations effectively, ensuring safety of all involved.
- Provided emotional support to patients, helping them cope with mental health challenges.
- Enhanced therapeutic environment by maintaining clean and organized patient area.
- Improved patient safety with continuous observation and timely intervention.
Mental Health Technician
Life Skills
07.2023 - 03.2024
- Monitored patient behavior and reported changes to clinical team.
- Educated patients on coping strategies and self-care practices to improve mental wellness.
- Conducted intake assessments to gather comprehensive patient information for care planning.
- Performed scheduled patient safety checks and documented results to establish patients' well-being.
- Provided crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques for patients experiencing emotional distress or exhibiting aggressive behaviors.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with clients to create safe and supportive environment.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Signature Health Nursing Home
06.2018 - 08.2019
- Assisted residents with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and dignity.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop personal
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of resident rooms and common areas.
- Documented patient care activities accurately in electronic health records system.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
Crew Member
Kentucky Fried Chicken
09.2017 - 06.2018
- Delivered exceptional customer service in fast-paced environment, ensuring positive dining experiences.
- Managed inventory levels, ensuring timely replenishment of supplies and minimizing waste.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of workstations, supporting a safe and productive environment.
- Worked well with teammates and accepted coaching from management team.
- Operated kitchen equipment efficiently, maintaining high standards of food safety and sanitation.
- Collaborated with team to streamline food preparation processes, enhancing overall service speed.
Education
Associate of Arts - Social Work
Southcentral Kentucky Community And Technical College
Bowling Green, Kentucky, KY05-2026
High School Diploma -
Georgia Cumberland Academy
Calhoun, GA05-2000
Skills
- Patient care
- Crisis intervention
- Emotional support
- Behavioral monitoring
- Therapeutic communication
- Vital signs monitoring
- Stress reduction techniques
- Self-care promotion
- Anxiety management
- Problem-solving
- Active listening
- Inventory management
Certification
- First Aid/ CPR Training - 2025
Timeline
Mental Health Technician
Regard Recovery/ Journey Pure
04.2024 - 09.2025
Mental Health Technician
Life Skills
07.2023 - 03.2024
Certified Nursing Assistant
Signature Health Nursing Home
06.2018 - 08.2019
Crew Member
Kentucky Fried Chicken
09.2017 - 06.2018
Associate of Arts - Social Work
Southcentral Kentucky Community And Technical College
High School Diploma -
Georgia Cumberland Academy