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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 TechnicianSpringbrook Hospital | Brooksville, FL
  • 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 TechBrookdale Senior Living | New Port Richey, FL
  • 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 TechAtria Senior Living Inc. | Brooksville, FL
  • 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 AideRight At Home | New Port Richey, FL
  • 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, Hudson, Fl
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • Springbrook Hospital
  • Brookdale Senior Living
  • Atria Senior Living Inc.
  • Right At Home

School Attended

  • Hudson High School

Job Titles Held:

  • Mental Health Technician
  • Med Tech
  • Home Health Aide

Degrees

  • 03/2017 GED

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