Mental Health Technician Resume Example Common Spirit

MENTAL HEALTH TECHNICIAN

Professional Summary

Skills

Excellent Customer Service Skills
Rehabilitation
Medication administration

Patient Care
Discharge Planning
BLS Certified

Work History

02/2020 to CurrentMental Health TechnicianCommon Spirit | Little Falls , MN

Applied interventions when necessary, including clients wanting to leave against medical advice (AMA).
Treated clients and families with respect and dignity.
Took and monitored vital signs, administered medications and managed patient behavior.
Charted on each patient daily.
Assisted with patient restraint and seclusion scenarios to create safe environment for patient and medical personnel.
Coordinated with medical and paramedical professionals to provide appropriate input and effectively formulate and implement treatment plans for patients.
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.
Accompanied new patients to unit and recorded vital signs to establish baseline record upon facility arrival.
Performed scheduled patient safety checks and documented results to establish patients' well-being.
Applied de-escalation and limit-setting techniques to promote patient cooperation.
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.
Escorted patients from unit to meals, activities and visitation areas to maintain standard of safety and security.
Participated in continuous quality improvement and performance improvement activities to enhance effectiveness and increase knowledge.

09/2019 to 02/2020Med TechMorning Pointe Senior Living | Danville , VA

Identified new methods to optimize medical records management.
Researched and compiled statistical data to support cost control and care improvement initiatives.
Maintained accuracy, completeness and security for medical records and health information.
Interacted and communicated easily with department personnel and public.
Communicated effectively with staff, patients and insurance companies by email and telephone.
Kept accurate log of all requests for medical information and records.
Reviewed charts and flagged incomplete or inaccurate information.
Used classification manuals to gain additional knowledge of disease and diagnoses processes.
Devoted special emphasis to punctuality and worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.
Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
Unpacked, sorted, counted and labeled all incoming medications to keep optimum inventory levels.
Reviewed patient progress to document effects of any prescribed medication.
Turned and repositioned patients to prevent bedsores.
Administered psychotropic medications and anxiety education to patients to provide mental health care.
Interacted with patients and monitored vital signs during time of admission to report details to registered nurse.

06/2018 to 08/2019Med TechMorning Pointe Senior Living | Hixson , TN

Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
Unpacked, sorted, counted and labeled all incoming medications to keep optimum inventory levels.
Reviewed patient progress to document effects of any prescribed medication.
Turned and repositioned patients to prevent bedsores.
Transported patients to operating and treatment rooms by using wheelchairs and wheeled carts.
Administered psychotropic medications and anxiety education to patients to provide mental health care.
Explained treatment procedures, medications and diets to inform patient and patient's family of care and progress.
Interacted and communicated easily with department personnel and public.
Identified new methods to optimize medical records management.
Communicated effectively with staff, patients and insurance companies by email and telephone.
Maintained accuracy, completeness and security for medical records and health information.
Kept accurate log of all requests for medical information and records.
Reviewed charts and flagged incomplete or inaccurate information.
Used classification manuals to gain additional knowledge of disease and diagnoses processes.

10/2017 to 06/2018Home Health AideHumana Inc. | Lewisburg , WV

Helped patients safely transition between sleeping surfaces and mobility assistance such as wheelchairs by providing consistent support.
Interacted kindly with patients and families and displayed positive, outgoing attitude, resulting in establishment of long-term, professional relationships.
Assisted with general household activities, such as cooking, meal preparation and grocery shopping.
Monitored progress and documented any patient health status changes, keeping healthcare team updated.
Documented vital statistics and coordinated with health care providers.
Increased medication knowledge and medical terminology prowess through consistent research and continuing education.
Traveled to clients' homes to provide healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
Worked to improve and enhance patient lives through effective and compassionate care.
Maintained clean, safe and well-organized patient environment.
Constructed cognitively stimulating activities.
Provided transportation, managing and scheduling appointments.
Provided direct personal care and administrative services to clients.

Education

03/2017GEDHudson High School, City

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