Rebecca Moss
Stayton
Summary
Compassionate Mental Health Technician with experience at Oregon State Hospital, skilled in crisis intervention and behavior management. Successfully fostered patient relationships, ensuring safety and well-being while adhering to HIPAA requirements. Proven ability to utilize de-escalation techniques to support patients in distress, promoting a therapeutic environment for recovery.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Mental Health Technician
Oregon State Hospital
Salem, OR
03.2015 - Current
- Monitored patient behaviors and reported changes to RN.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient interactions and progress notes.
- Ensured compliance with safety protocols and therapeutic environment standards.
- Performed scheduled patient safety checks and documented results to establish patients' well-being.
- Helped patients with meals, activities of daily living (ADLs) and facility transfers to promote security and patient well-being.
- Provided crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques for patients experiencing emotional distress or exhibiting aggressive behaviors.
- Assisted with patient restraint and seclusion scenarios to create safe environment for patient and medical personnel.
- Escorted patients from unit to meals, activities, and visitation areas to maintain standard of safety and security.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with clients to create safe and supportive environment.
Education
High School Diploma -
Cascade High School
Turner, ORCNA Certificate -
CNA Class
Sublimity, ORSkills
- De-escalation techniques
- Behavior observation
- Stress reduction techniques
- Suicide prevention
- Behavior management
- Patient safety management
- Crisis intervention
- Substance abuse awareness
- Empathy development
- Multicultural competence
- Case documentation
- Relationship building
- Patient advocacy
- Recovery support
- HIPAA requirements
- Critical thinking
- Admissions
Timeline
Mental Health Technician
Oregon State Hospital
03.2015 - Current
High School Diploma -
Cascade High School
CNA Certificate -
CNA Class