Tammy Boutte
Opelousas,LA
Summary
Experienced Mental Health Technician with a proven track record at Freedom Behavioral Health, skilled in de-escalation techniques and chronic care management. Excelled in fostering patient trust and collaboration, enhancing therapeutic outcomes. Demonstrated leadership in crisis intervention, achieving a 95% success rate in patient safety. Adept at behavior observation and stress reduction, ensuring a supportive environment.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Mental Health Technician
Freedom Behavioral Health
Lafayette, La
08.2023 - 07.2024
- Assisted in monitoring patient behavior and emotional well-being.
- Supported therapeutic activities under supervision of licensed staff.
- Provided crisis intervention techniques to ensure patient safety.
- Documented patient progress and reported observations to healthcare team.
- Maintained detailed records of patient interactions, ensuring accurate documentation for future reference.
- Escorted patients from unit to meals, activities, and visitation areas to maintain standard of safety and security.
- Developed strong rapport with patients, establishing trust and fostering positive relationships conducive to healing.
Mental Health Technician
Oceans Behavioral Hospital
Lafayette, La
03.2019 - 11.2023
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of treatment environment.
- Learned and applied best practices in mental health support services.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient care strategies.
- Engaged patients in recreational activities to promote social interaction.
- 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.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with clients to create safe and supportive environment.
Education
No Degree - Medical Assistant
Remington College
Lafayette, La12-2005
No Degree - CNA
Louisiana Tech
Lafayette, La05-1997
GED -
Lafayette School Board
Lafayette, La05-1989
Skills
- De-escalation techniques
- Behavior observation
- Stress reduction techniques
- Suicide prevention
- Chronic Care Management
- Team Leader
- EMR( eCw, Epic, and NexGen)
Timeline
Mental Health Technician
Freedom Behavioral Health
08.2023 - 07.2024
Mental Health Technician
Oceans Behavioral Hospital
03.2019 - 11.2023
No Degree - Medical Assistant
Remington College
No Degree - CNA
Louisiana Tech
GED -
Lafayette School Board