Sade' Howard
Shreveport,LA
Summary
Caring Mental Health Tech experience. I'm honored and willing to work as many hours per week as necessary. Recognized as being the most helpful 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. Choice in Mental Health field career. Was based on helping everyday people. And realizing we’re all not the same. I became interested in wanting to learn different behaviors. To what makes these behaviors different than this one. My goal is to learn and hopefully grow. To help many people. My only fault in this is caring. I definitely put my best care in for my clients.
Overview
1
1
Certification
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Aging Life Care and Counsiling
Sincere Care Agency
Shreveport, LA
12.2022 - Current
- Facilitated communication between members of health care delivery while involving clients in decision-making processes to minimize service fragmentation.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with clients, families, and healthcare providers to support integrated care.
- Led care coordination efforts, ensuring effective communication among all parties involved in a client's care.
- Provided crisis intervention services as needed, ensuring client safety and access to appropriate resources.
- Managed caseloads effectively, prioritizing needs and ensuring timely access to necessary services.
- With this job I voluntary paid time. To help independent homes. That need help with elder or mental paients, sometimes I have to.......
- Shop
- Cook
- Dress and Bath Client
- Give meds
- Put them to bed. Depending on shift
MHT, PCA
TLC Nursing
Burlington, VT
09.2024 - 05.2026
- Notified senior staff of patient emergencies to optimize outcomes.
- Restocked unit frequently with necessary medical supplies.
- Prepared patient chart for admission and compiled appropriate paperwork.
- Assisted with patient admissions, discharges and transfers.
- Transported patients to other areas of hospital in wheelchairs and gurneys for tests, treatments and therapies.
- Responded to bell or light signal calls to assist patients with needs.
- Kept instruments and equipment clean and sanitized.
- Conducted testing of software and systems to ensure quality and reliability.
- Conducted system analysis and testing to identify and resolve technical issues or inefficiencies.
- Achieved cost-savings by developing functional solutions to problems.
- Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
- Utilized advanced technical skills and expertise to troubleshoot complex problems and implement solutions.
- Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
- Exceeded customer satisfaction by finding creative solutions to problems.
- Updated and maintained databases with current information.
- Operated equipment and machinery according to safety guidelines.
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
- Assisted with customer requests and answered questions to improve satisfaction.
Mental Health Technician
Evergreen Rehabilitation Facility
Mesquite, TX
12.2016 - 10.2019
- Documented patient interactions in compliance with HIPAA requirements.
- Tracked client movement on and off unit by documenting times and destinations.
- Modeled appropriate communication and problem-solving skills in crisis situations involving patients, family or staff.
- Ensured a safe and secure environment for patients, adhering to facility safety protocols.
- Provided excellent service to patients through personable communication.
- Assisted patients in setting and achieving personal and therapeutic goals.
- Provided education and resources to patients and families about mental health conditions and coping mechanisms.
- Implemented stress-reduction techniques to promote patient relaxation and well-being.
- Conducted one-on-one sessions with patients to provide emotional support and crisis intervention.
- Maintained detailed records of patient progress and treatment outcomes.
- Advocated for patient rights and provided guidance on navigating mental health systems.
- Supported patients in developing life skills and independence through targeted interventions.
- Assisted in developing and implementing treatment plans for patients with various mental health disorders.
- Coordinated with external agencies to facilitate community-based support for patients.
Education
High School Diploma -
Bossier Parish Community College
Bossier City, LA06-2004
Skills
- Medication Administration
- Health plan benefits
- Excellent customer service skills
- Knowledge of medical terminology
- Clinical Documentation
- Behavior Management
- Patient Assessment
- Progress Monitoring
- Behavioral Management
- Individual Counseling
- First Aid/CPR
- Behavior management techniques
- Prompting and fading techniques
- Incidental teaching
- Social skills training
- Individualized education plans (IEP)
- Verbal behavior therapy
- Peer interaction strategies
- Diagnostic testing
- Planning
- Supervision and leadership
- Dependable and responsible
- PPE use
- Problem resolution
- Flexible and adaptable
- Cultural awareness
Certification
- BLS
- Covid Vaccinated
- CPR trained
- MOAB defense certified
Timeline
MHT, PCA
TLC Nursing
09.2024 - 05.2026
Aging Life Care and Counsiling
Sincere Care Agency
12.2022 - Current
Mental Health Technician
Evergreen Rehabilitation Facility
12.2016 - 10.2019
High School Diploma -
Bossier Parish Community College