Trude Lewis
Beaverton,OR
Summary
Patient-focused Mental Health Technician 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. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Mental Health Technician
Cedar Hills Hospital
08.2022 - Current
- Performed scheduled patient safety checks and documented results to establish patients' well-being.
- Applied de-escalation and limit-setting techniques to promote patient cooperation.
- Provided crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques for patients experiencing emotional distress or exhibiting aggressive behaviors.
- Developed strong rapport with patients, establishing trust and fostering positive relationships conducive to healing.
- Assisted individuals with daily living activities such as grooming, meal preparation, or mobility when necessary.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with clients to create safe and supportive environment.
- Observed patient behaviors and mental status and notified RN of unusual or potentially dangerous occurrences.
- 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.
- Supported patients needing medical care to relieve patient anxiety and promote positive outcomes.
- Improved patient well-being by providing compassionate care and support during their mental health journey.
Inventory Controller
Consumer Cellular
06.2013 - 12.2014
- Completed physical inventory counts each month.
- Completed daily cycle counts to maintain accuracy of records.
- Completed stock inventories to identify and address issues negatively impacting controls.
- Performed data entry and completed proper paperwork.
- Assisted in processing of new inventory and disposal of outdated items to keep products fresh and up-to-date.
Education
GED -
Great Basin High School
Clearfield, UTCertification - Office Management
Clearfield Job Corps
Clearfield, UTNo Degree - Medical Assisting
Concorde Career College - Portland
Portland, OR08.2024
Skills
- Patient Safety
- Behavior Management
- Clinical Documentation
- Crisis Intervention
- Patient Assessment
- De-escalation Techniques
- Therapeutic Communication
- Conflict Resolution
- Anxiety Management
Timeline
Mental Health Technician
Cedar Hills Hospital
08.2022 - Current
Inventory Controller
Consumer Cellular
06.2013 - 12.2014
GED -
Great Basin High School
Certification - Office Management
Clearfield Job Corps
No Degree - Medical Assisting
Concorde Career College - Portland
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