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BEHAVIORAL HEALTH TECHNICIAN
Professional Summary

Proficient and caring Nursing team member offering 15-year background in caring for disabled and special needs patients in a healthcare setting. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety, and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds. Committed to increasing treatment knowledge through hands-on learning for professional development. Proficient in mobility and personal hygiene support.

Skills
  • Direct patient care
  • Supporting personal needs
  • Patient-focused care
  • Measuring bodily fluids
  • Patient privacy
  • Dementia and Alzheimer's knowledge
  • Charting and clinical documentation
  • Tube feedings and medications familiarity
  • Patient assessments
  • Feeding assistance expert
  • Companionship and emotional support
Work History
Behavioral Health Technician, 04/2016 to 03/2020
Volunteers Of America Northern Rockies – Cody , WY
  • Kept facility clean, performed basic maintenance and restocked supplies to support program needs.
  • Searched resident belongings prior to and during stays.
  • Taught clients how to complete basic household chores and prepare food.
  • Prepared and submitted daily progress note reports to management.
  • Facilitated on-site activities, support groups and outings for clients.
  • Conducted client rounds every two hours to check on residents.
  • Recognized individuals under influence of drugs or alcohol and typical behaviors associated with each.
  • Performed client intake procedures according to internal standards for all new admissions.
  • Completed documentation for every incident and forwarded to correct personnel for review.
  • Coordinated with medical and paramedical professionals to provide appropriate input and effectively formulate and implement treatment plans for the patients.
  • Recommended continuing care and medications to clients and communicated with family members on treatment and discharge plans.
  • Assisted and counseled patients daily.
  • Assessed clients upon admission and discharge to detox; took blood draws for labs.
  • Applied interventions when necessary, including clients wanting to leave against medical advice (AMA).
  • Took and monitored vital signs, administered medications and managed patient behavior.
  • Ensured that clients and families were treated with respect and dignity.
  • Charted on each patient daily.
  • Counseled and mentored clients on substance use and life choices.
Patient Care Technician, 08/2014 to 04/2016
Avera Health – Platte , SD
  • Supported patient admissions, discharges and transfers to promote team efficiency.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Interacted effectively with patients, families, staff and other hospital department staff to deliver high level of customer service and teamwork.
  • Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
  • Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
  • Attended to patient and family's immediate needs and concerns by acknowledging and providing required attention.
  • Collected and transported urine and blood specimens to prepare for lab testing.
  • Assisted patients with activities of daily living under guidance of BSN.
  • Reported any unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to the Nurse.
  • Furthered skills by actively taking part in employee trainings and taking classes in subjects to improve skill and Knowledge.
  • Organized and maintained general supply storage areas.
  • Answered over call light or bell calls per shift to respond to patient requests and needs.
  • Cared for patients by providing assistance, personal care and ambulation.
  • Documented observations and baseline measurements in medical records.
  • Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs and offered qualified support.
  • Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
  • Assisted in providing patients with nutritional needs by transporting food trays and aiding with feeding.
Nursing Assistant, 12/2003 to 07/2013
Highmark Inc. – Irwin , PA
  • Assisted patients with mobility needs, including moving to and from beds, organizing wheelchairs and preparing assistive devices.
  • Provided patients with personal hygiene assistance by giving bedpans, baths, backrubs and assisting with travel to bathroom.
  • Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming and other hygiene needs.
Certified Nursing Assistant, 04/2002 to 05/2005
Birmingham Green – Manassas , VA
  • Complied with all company-specific guidelines and performed hands-on nursing care to patients under RN supervision.
  • Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas and nurse stations.
  • Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
  • Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
  • Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming and other hygiene needs.
Education
Associate of Science: Nursing, 05/2012
Prince George's Community College - City, State
High School Diploma: 08/1989
Yewa High School - City
Banking And Finance Diploma: Banking And Financial Support Services, 08/1996
Jos Polytechnic - City
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School Attended

  • Prince George's Community College
  • Yewa High School
  • Jos Polytechnic

Job Titles Held:

  • Behavioral Health Technician
  • Patient Care Technician
  • Nursing Assistant
  • Certified Nursing Assistant

Degrees

  • Associate of Science : Nursing , 05/2012
    High School Diploma : 08/1989
    Banking And Finance Diploma : Banking And Financial Support Services , 08/1996

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