Shawn F. Mims
Houston,TX
Summary
Skilled Mental Health Technician with Area of study degree and 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. Dedicated Job Title with impressive mental health expertise and Area of certification certification. Delivered exceptional patient support in community-based treatment facility and contributed to many patients' status improvements. Superb communications skills and compassionate nature enabled positive outcomes in challenging environment. Energetic professional performs assessments, monitors behavior and helps develop treatment plans. Proven ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to meet patient needs. Offers skills in task prioritization and task management. Patient-focused Job Title offers strong background in psychiatric care. Excels in recordkeeping, time management and patient observation. Delivers top-notch care to patients with mental or emotional disturbances. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Job Title position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mental Health Technician
St.Joseph Medical Center
Houston, TX
06.2008 - 10.2024
- 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.
- Applied de-escalation and limit-setting techniques to promote patient cooperation.
- Observed patient behaviors and mental status and notified RN of unusual or potentially dangerous occurrences.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with clients to create safe and supportive environment.
- Assisted with patient restraint and seclusion scenarios to create safe environment for patient and medical personnel.
- Identified behaviors that necessitated intervention and obtained assistance from qualified personnel to complete intervention.
- Maintained detailed records of patient interactions, ensuring accurate documentation for future reference.
- Developed strong rapport with patients, establishing trust and fostering positive relationships conducive to healing.
- Escorted patients from unit to meals, activities, and visitation areas to maintain standard of safety and security.
- Educated patients on coping strategies and self-help techniques to better manage their mental health symptoms.
- Assisted individuals with daily living activities such as grooming, meal preparation, or mobility when necessary.
- Monitored patients'' progress, documenting changes in behavior and updating treatment plans accordingly.
- Assisted in the development of individualized treatment plans to address specific patient needs and promote recovery.
- Improved patient well-being by providing compassionate care and support during their mental health journey.
- Promoted a safe, therapeutic environment by enforcing facility policies and maintaining patient confidentiality at all times.
- Supported families in understanding their loved one''s mental health condition and provided resources for ongoing support.
- Implemented group therapy sessions, facilitating open communication and fostering a supportive community among patients.
- Empowered patients by setting realistic goals, encouraging personal growth, and celebrating achievements throughout the recovery process.
- Implemented evidence-based therapeutic interventions to help clients manage mental health difficulties.
- Supported patients needing medical care to relieve patient anxiety and promote positive outcomes.
- Leveraged professional expertise in behavioral management techniques to minimize disruptions within the therapeutic environment.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members, contributing valuable insights to optimize patient care and outcomes.
- Engaged with colleagues in treatment team meetings to promote positive patient treatment outcomes.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions to help clients develop coping strategies and social skills.
- Participated in continuous professional development opportunities to stay current with industry trends and advance skillset.
- Contributed to a culture of excellence within the facility by consistently upholding high standards of care and actively seeking opportunities for improvement.
- Ensured timely administration of medications as prescribed by psychiatrists, closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions.
- Communicated with clients to assess mental health needs and develop individualized treatment plans.
- Coordinated discharge planning efforts between patients, family members, and community support services to ensure a smooth transition.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss progress and treatment plans of clients.
- Enhanced staff training by sharing knowledge of best practices in mental health care through workshops and presentations.
- Conducted thorough assessments upon patient admission, gathering essential background information for accurate diagnosis and effective treatment planning.
- Delivered compassionate patient care, focusing on safety, comfort and emotional support.
- Took patient blood pressure and pulse rate, reporting findings in health charts.
- Supported patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
- Monitored patient behavior and immediately reported changes to supervising physician.
- Maintained patient records, documenting changes in patient condition.
- Charted on each patient daily.
- Provided therapeutic activities to assist with patient development.
- Assessed patient progress and reported changes to supervising physician.
- Collaborated closely with mental health professionals with treatment plan implementation.
- Organized recreational activities to assist in patient recovery.
- Treated clients and families with respect and dignity.
- Assisted in development of therapeutic activities for patients.
- Participated in patient education, helping to reinforce concepts and treatment plans.
- Coordinated with medical and paramedical professionals to provide appropriate input and effectively formulate and implement treatment plans for patients.
- Counseled and mentored clients on substance use and life choices.
- Developed individualized treatment plans for patients in collaboration with mental health professionals.
Mental Health Coach
St.Joseph Medical Center
Houston, TX
06.2008 - 10.2024
- Collaborated with other coaches to create and execute game plans.
- Promoted sportsmanship values among athletes, fostering a positive competitive atmosphere within the team environment.
- Boosted player confidence through personalized training sessions and continuous feedback.
- Collaborated with other coaches to share best practices, techniques, and insights for overall program improvement.
- Developed strong relationships with players'' families to encourage support and involvement in their athletic growth.
- Enhanced team performance by developing and implementing effective coaching strategies.
- Monitored team practices to establish high level of performance.
- Encouraged everyone to cultivate strong work ethic by demonstrating diligence, patience, and respect for others.
- Managed practice schedules, ensuring efficient use of time and resources for optimal results.
- Analyzed and evaluated team performance metrics to identify areas of improvement.
- Facilitated open communication between players, parents, staff members, ensuring that all concerns were addressed promptly and effectively.
Education
A.A. - Paralegal Studies
University of Southern Colorado
Boulder, Colorado Skills
- De-Escalation Techniques
- Stress reduction techniques
- Suicide Prevention
- Behavior Management
- Patient Safety Management
- Crisis Intervention
- Behavioral Management
- Autism spectrum understanding
- Progress Monitoring
- Substance abuse awareness
- Bipolar Disorder Knowledge
- Empathy Development
- Treatment Planning
- Multicultural Competence
- Clinical Documentation
- Family engagement
- Anger Management
- Family relations
- Self-Care Promotion
- Histrionic Personality Disorder Approaches
- Anxiety Management
- Care Plan Development
- Narcissistic Personality Disorder Insights
- Mental Health First Aid
- Paranoid Personality Disorder Coping
- Psychosocial Rehabilitation
- Sexual Assault Support
- Patient Assessment
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Strategies
- Depression Support
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Principles
- Discharge Planning
- Psychiatric Medication Knowledge
- Eating Disorder Awareness
- Grief counseling
- Borderline Personality Disorder Interventions
- Individual Counseling
- Schizoid Personality Disorder Support
- Disaster Recovery
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Assistance
- Avoidant Personality Disorder Techniques
- Schizophrenia Education
- Personality Disorder Familiarity
- Obsessive-compulsive disorder support
- Dependent Personality Disorder Guidance
- Schizotypal Personality Disorder Understanding
- Vitals monitoring
- HIPAA Requirements
- Behavioral Health
- Behavior Observation
- Active Listening
- Activities of Daily Living ADL Assistance
- Critical Thinking
- Crisis Management
- Intake Assessment
- Rapport Building
- Nonviolent Crisis Intervention
- Encouragement and Motivation
- Employee Training
- Group Therapy
- Heartsaver CPR AED (CPR AED)
- Nursing Assistance
- Behavioral support
- Mental Health Assessment
- Indirect Patient Care
- Inpatient Treatment
- Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NVCI)
- Progress Documentation
- Medical Provider Training
- Heartsaver First Aid (First Aid)
- Heartsaver CPR AED
- Patient Counseling
- Needs Assessment
- Medical Records Requests
- Social Services
- Medical Records Maintenance
- Recreational Activity Planning
- Heartsaver First Aid
- Clerical Functions
Certification
- Area of certification Training - Timeframe
- Certified Job Title, Company Name - Timeframe
Timeline
Mental Health Technician
St.Joseph Medical Center
06.2008 - 10.2024
Mental Health Coach
St.Joseph Medical Center
06.2008 - 10.2024
A.A. - Paralegal Studies
University of Southern Colorado