Verna Perreira
Valdosta,GA
Summary
Skilled Mental Health Technician with a proven track record at Castle Memorial Center, adept in behavior management and de-escalation techniques. Excelled in crisis intervention, enhancing patient safety and well-being. Demonstrated strong rapport-building skills, significantly improving patient cooperation and support environments.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Mental Health Technician
Castle Memorial Center
08.2014 - 02.2017
- Performed scheduled patient safety checks and documented results to establish patients' 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.
Mental Health Technician
Kahi Mohala Behavioral Health
09.2009 - 08.2014
- Performed scheduled patient safety checks and documented results to establish patients' 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.
- Helped patients with meals, activities of daily living (ADLs) and facility transfers to promote security and patient well-being.
- 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.
NICU Unit Clerk
Kapiolani Womens & Children's Hospital
08.2007 - 04.2009
- Answered unit calls and took messages for healthcare staff to maximize team productivity.
- Handled incoming calls professionally, providing relevant information or transferring inquiries as needed to maintain efficient communication channels within the unit.
- Answered multi-line telephone system, provided information, and directed calls.
- Prepared admissions charts and scanned records.
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment, supporting infection control measures within the healthcare facility.
- Arranged discharges and patient transportations.
Dental Assistant
Ryan Dun D.D.S.
03.2001 - 04.2007
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Maintained a clean and sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection.
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Provided chairside assistance during examinations, improving dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction.
- Performed x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentists'' evaluations.
- Prepared and arranged instruments, medications, and required materials for dental procedures.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for [Number] procedures daily.
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
- Assisted dentists with complex procedures, ensuring optimal patient care and treatment outcomes.
- Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
- Assisted dentists, hygienists, and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
- Prepared instruments and equipment for use in dental procedures, ensuring their availability when needed.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
- Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
- Managed inventory of dental supplies, reducing waste and optimizing resource allocation.
- Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
- Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
- Took dental images following strict patient protection rules, applying lead aprons.
- Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms, and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
- Supported dentists during oral surgeries by preparing surgical rooms with necessary tools and sterilized instruments.
- Scheduled appointments for new and existing customers, factoring in provider availability and scheduling loads.
- Educated patients on proper oral hygiene techniques, promoting long-term dental health.
- Prepared and positioned patients for procedures, clipping dental napkins and placing patient safety devices.
Education
Medical Assistant Certificate - Medical Assisting
Leeward Community College
Pearl City, HI2011
High School Diploma -
James Campbell High School
Ewa Beach, HI06.1976
Skills
- De-Escalation Techniques
- Stress reduction techniques
- Behavior Management
- Suicide Prevention
- Patient Safety Management
- Substance abuse awareness
Work Availability
monday
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Work Preference
Work Type
Part TimeImportant To Me
Company CultureWork-life balancePaid sick leaveHealthcare benefitsPaid time off4-day work weekFlexible work hoursStock Options / Equity / Profit SharingWork from home optionTimeline
Mental Health Technician
Castle Memorial Center
08.2014 - 02.2017
Mental Health Technician
Kahi Mohala Behavioral Health
09.2009 - 08.2014
NICU Unit Clerk
Kapiolani Womens & Children's Hospital
08.2007 - 04.2009
Dental Assistant
Ryan Dun D.D.S.
03.2001 - 04.2007
Medical Assistant Certificate - Medical Assisting
Leeward Community College
High School Diploma -
James Campbell High School
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