Skilled Mental Health Technician with Nursing Assistant Certification 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
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mental Health Technician /Certified Nursing Assistant
Triage Staffing Inc. Travel Ochsner Health System
New Orleans , LA
11.2021 - Current
Performed scheduled patient safety checks and documented results to establish patients' well-being.
Observed patient behaviors and mental status and notified RN of unusual or potentially dangerous occurrences.
Identified behaviors that necessitated intervention and obtained assistance from qualified personnel to complete intervention.
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.
Supported patients needing medical care to relieve patient anxiety and promote positive outcomes.
Escorted patients from unit to meals, activities and visitation areas to maintain standard of safety and security.
Participated in continuous quality improvement and performance improvement activities to enhance effectiveness and increase knowledge.
Charted on each patient daily.
Treated clients and families with respect and dignity.
Took and monitored vital signs, administered medications and managed patient behavior.
Assisted and counseled [30] patients daily.
Mental Health Technician/Certified Nursing Assistant
Memorial Hermann Hospital System
Houston , Texas
02.2006 - 02.2022
Performed scheduled patient safety checks and documented results to establish patients' well-being.
Observed patient behaviors and mental status and notified RN of unusual or potentially dangerous occurrences.
Identified behaviors that necessitated intervention and obtained assistance from qualified personnel to complete intervention.
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.
Participated in continuous quality improvement and performance improvement activities to enhance effectiveness and increase knowledge.
Charted on each patient daily.
Treated clients and families with respect and dignity.
Took and monitored vital signs, administered medications and managed patient behavior.
Supported patients needing medical care to relieve patient anxiety and promote positive outcomes.
Assisted with patient restraint and seclusion scenarios to create safe environment for patient and medical personnel.
Assisted and counseled [30] patients daily.
Mental Health Technician/Certified Nursing Assistant
U T Health Harris County Psychiatric Center
Houston , TX
08.2020 - 12.2021
Performed scheduled patient safety checks and documented results to establish patients' well-being.
Observed patient behaviors and mental status and notified RN of unusual or potentially dangerous occurrences.
Identified behaviors that necessitated intervention and obtained assistance from qualified personnel to complete intervention.
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.
Charted on each patient daily.
Participated in continuous quality improvement and performance improvement activities to enhance effectiveness and increase knowledge.
Assisted and counseled [30] patients daily
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Lone Star College System
Spring, TX
06.2022
High School Diploma -
Nimitz High School
Houston, TX
05.1995
Skills
Excellent Customer Service
Behavior Observation
Maintaining Safety Standards
Patient Intervention
Adaptability and Flexibility
Crisis Resolution
Interpersonal Skill Development
Charting and Clinical Documentation
Mental Health Care
HIPAA Requirements
Safety Behaviors
Activities of Daily Living (ADL) Assistance
Indirect Patient Care
Encouragement and Motivation
Admitting and Discharging
Floor Assignments
Medication Side Effect Knowledge
Mental health support
EPIC Software Proficiency
Active Listening
PPE Compliance
Teamwork and Collaboration
Critical Thinking
Self-Motivated
Written Communication
Certification
Crisis Prevention Intervention
CPR
Additional Information
Cerner
Meditech
EPIC
Timeline
Mental Health Technician /Certified Nursing Assistant
Triage Staffing Inc. Travel Ochsner Health System
11.2021 - Current
Mental Health Technician/Certified Nursing Assistant
U T Health Harris County Psychiatric Center
08.2020 - 12.2021
Mental Health Technician/Certified Nursing Assistant
Memorial Hermann Hospital System
02.2006 - 02.2022
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Lone Star College System
High School Diploma -
Nimitz High School
Crisis Prevention Intervention
CPR
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