Mental Health Technician Resume Example Our Lady Of The Lake Regional Medical Center

MENTAL HEALTH TECHNICIAN

Skills

Work History

Mental Health Technician, 01/2021 to Current
Our Lady Of The Lake Regional Medical Center – Monroe , LA

Performed scheduled patient safety checks and documented results to establish patients' well-being.
Accompanied new patients to unit and recorded vital signs to establish baseline record upon facility arrival.
Participated in continuous quality improvement and performance improvement activities to enhance effectiveness and increase knowledge.
Applied de-escalation and limit-setting techniques to promote patient cooperation.
Escorted patients from unit to meals, activities and visitation areas to maintain standard of safety and security.
Supported patients needing medical care to relieve patient anxiety and promote positive outcomes.
Observed patient behaviors and mental status and notified RN of unusual or potentially dangerous occurrences.
Assisted with patient restraint and seclusion scenarios to create safe environment for patient and medical personnel.
Assisted and counseled 3-9 patients daily.
Treated clients and families with respect and dignity.

Mental Health Technician, 08/2019 to 12/2020
Our Lady Of The Lake Regional Medical Center – Bogalusa , LA

Engaged with colleagues in treatment team meetings to promote positive patient treatment outcomes.
Helped patients with meals, activities of daily living (ADLs) and facility transfers to promote security and patient well-being.
Observed patient behaviors and mental status and notified RN of unusual or potentially dangerous occurrences.
Supported patients needing medical care to relieve patient anxiety and promote positive outcomes.
Accompanied new patients to unit and recorded vital signs to establish baseline record upon facility arrival.
Identified behaviors that necessitated intervention and obtained assistance from qualified personnel to complete intervention.
Performed scheduled patient safety checks and documented results to establish patients' well-being.
Charted on each patient daily.
Assisted and counseled 7-19 patients daily.
Treated clients and families with respect and dignity.
Assisted with patient restraint and seclusion scenarios to create safe environment for patient and medical personnel.
Applied de-escalation and limit-setting techniques to promote patient cooperation.
Escorted patients from unit to meals, activities and visitation areas to maintain standard of safety and security.
Counseled and mentored clients on substance use and life choices.

Infantryman (11B), 05/1997 to 01/1999
United States Army National Guard – City , STATE

Constructed and camouflaged infantry positions and equipment to prevent detection.
Achieved 90% on physical fitness evaluations and agility testing over 2 yrs.
Responded to emergencies with speed, efficiency and knowledgeable assistance.
Researched targets developed by various modes of intelligence to determine relevance to mission objectives and usefulness in field operations.
Trained in use of tear gas, passive ordnance and explosives.
Patrolled designated coverage areas and evaluated terrain for defensive use.
Directed logistical training procedures in accordance with military regulations.
Instructed personnel in de-escalation and conflict resolution techniques for use in foreign national negotiations and cooperative actions.

Education

Bachelor of Science: Psychology, 12/2021
University of Central Arkansas - City, State

Associate of Science: Liberal Arts And Sciences, 05/2018
Arkansas State University - Beebe - City

6 Month Certification Degree: Oil & Gas , 06/2007
Arkansas State University Beebe-Searcy Campus - City

Journeyman License : Plumbing Technology, 05/2005
Arkansas State University Beebe-Searcy Campus - City

High School Diploma: 05/1998
McRae High School - City

Certifications

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Degrees

Bachelor of Science : Psychology , 12/2021
Associate of Science : Liberal Arts And Sciences , 05/2018
6 Month Certification Degree : Oil & Gas , 06/2007
Journeyman License : Plumbing Technology , 05/2005
High School Diploma : 05/1998