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Shardanay Buchanan

New York ,NY

Summary

Skilled Mental Health Technician with extensive mental health services background. Supported numerous patients in large residential treatment facility and played key role in achievement of positive patient outcomes. Excellent communications and patient management skills leading to desirable results.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work History

Shift Leader

Dunkin’ Donuts
Allentown, PA
01.2019 - 01.2020
  • Enforced company policies and regulations with employees.
  • Prepared shift summary reports for supervisor and communicated regularly on goals and progress.
  • Maintained clean and well-organized production areas to avoid violations or unnecessary work delays due to hazards or inefficient layouts.
  • Resolved customer complaints and issues and offered thoughtful solutions to maintain customer satisfaction.
  • Trained new employees and delegated daily tasks and responsibilities.
  • Completed cash and credit card transactions accurately using POS software.

Customer Service Associate

Target
Allentown , PA
01.2020 - 09.2020
  • Provide primary customer support to internal and external customers.
  • •Helped large volume of customers every day with positive attitude and focus on customer satisfaction.

• Achieved high satisfaction rating through proactive one-call resolutions of customer issues.


• Offered basic technical support for clients on wide range of company products

Military

US Army
Allentown , PA
03.2020 - 12.2022

• Increased training efficiency by working closely with supervisor and coworkers, asking questions, and giving honest, detailed feedback.• Attended training courses to build understanding of processes, techniques and industry.

  • Maintained awareness of subordinates' personal problems and shortcomings, supporting personal and professional growth.
  • Gave individual evaluations based on fitness and combat readiness.

Mental Health Technician

KidsPeace National Centers
Orefield, PA
02.2022 - Current
  • Observed patient behaviors and mental status and notified RN of unusual or potentially dangerous occurrences.
  • Applied de-escalation and limit-setting techniques to promote patient cooperation.
  • Helped patients with meals, activities of daily living (ADLs) and facility transfers to promote security and patient well-being.
  • Escorted patients from unit to meals, activities, and visitation areas to maintain standard of safety and security.
  • Identified behaviors that necessitated intervention and obtained assistance from qualified personnel to complete intervention.
  • Assisted with patient restraint and seclusion scenarios to create safe environment for patient and medical personnel.
  • Engaged with colleagues in treatment team meetings to promote positive patient treatment outcomes.
  • Developed and maintained positive relationships with clients to create safe and supportive environment.
  • Supported patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
  • Organized recreational activities to assist in patient recovery.
  • Maintained patient records, documenting changes in patient condition.

Education

High School Diploma -

Building 21
Allentown, PA
09.2016 - 06.2019

Skills

Teambuilding

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Certification

First Aid, CPR and AED

Timeline

First Aid, CPR and AED

03-2022

Mental Health Technician

KidsPeace National Centers
02.2022 - Current

Military

US Army
03.2020 - 12.2022

Customer Service Associate

Target
01.2020 - 09.2020

Shift Leader

Dunkin’ Donuts
01.2019 - 01.2020

High School Diploma -

Building 21
09.2016 - 06.2019
Shardanay Buchanan