mental health technician resume example with 4+ years of experience
JessicaClaire
Montgomery Street, San Francisco, CA94105609 Johnson Ave., 49204, Tulsa, OK
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Professional Summary
Dedicated Patient Care Technician with impressive mental health expertise. Delivered exceptional patient support in community-based treatment facility, Inpatient hospital setting and contributed to many patients' status improvements. Superb communications skills and compassionate nature enabled positive outcomes in challenging environment.
Finished prerequisites for nursing program.
Skills
Discharge Planning
Excellent Customer Service Skills
Patient Care
Rehabilitation
First Aid/CPR
CPI certified
SEM certified
Med-Tech Certified
Work History
Mental Health Technician, 05/2019 - Current University Of Pennsylvania Health System – Lawrenceville, NJ,
Assists patients with daily hygiene, provides skin care and skin care precautions, assists with physical activity, meets patients nutritional needs, and documents activities as required.
Implements direct patient care under the supervision of a nurse.
Assists nurses with admissions and discharges, and assists nurses and doctors with treatments, procedures and examinations.
Performs general clerical tasks.
Teach's daily pyscho-therapy groups.
Maintains a safe environment in a community setting with various de-escalation techniques.
Observed patient behaviors and mental status and notified RN of unusual or potentially dangerous occurrences.
Engaged with colleagues in treatment team meetings to promote positive patient treatment outcomes.
Performed scheduled patient safety checks and documented results to establish patients' well-being.
Initiated and assisted in therapeutic holds to prevent patient harm
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.
Patient Care Technician, 07/2018 - 05/2019 Memorial Hermann – Houston, TX,
Implements direct patient care under the supervision of the nurse, promoting patient and family centered care in a healing environment.
Administers or assists patients with ADL, performs VS, I&O, fall and pressure ulcer prevention measures, foley care, phlebotomy, or point of care testing as requested.
Collects clinical data and information on patients, and reports changes in patient status to the nurse.
Assists nurse with patient and family education. Documents all patient care activities provided.
Participates in activities that promote safety, quality and regulatory compliance.
Participates in professional development and life long learning, as well as acting as 1:1 patient safety sitter as necessary
Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
Gathered dietary information, assisted with feeding including but not limited to G-buttons, and NG tubes and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives and support wellness goals.
Supported patient admissions, discharges and transfers to promote team efficiency.
Interacted effectively with patients, families, staff and other hospital department staff to deliver high level of customer service and teamwork.
Reported any unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to RN.
Youth Care Specialist, 09/2016 - 05/2018 Geo Group Inc. – Jackson, TN,
Manage youth using safe crisis management without the need for therapeutic holds
Role model positive behaviors and coping skills for clients, using a strength-based approach in all interactions
Maintains the safety and security of the clients in care and attends to their needs in a nurturing way
Attends cottage team meetings, departmental, treatment, and planning meetings, and other meetings for the purposes of sharing information regarding clients and to discuss other matters pertaining to cottage life
May transport residents to and from school outings, appointments, etc.
Supervises clients in and around the cottage area, assigns and supervises daily chores, keeps records of allowances earned and dispenses, assists with school homework, and encourages participation in recreational activities
Responsible for proper administration of medications and first aid per Great Circle guidelines and policies
Keeps the cottage clean and orderly and in good repair, performs minor maintenance repairs, and through appropriate means beautifies the cottage grounds
Implements treatment plans and completes documentation as required
Proper use of therapeutic holds when needed
Resolved conflicts and negotiated mutually beneficial agreements between parties.
Education
GED: , Expected in 2013 - North Valleys High School - Reno, NV GPA: Status -
No Degree: Business Management, Expected in - Missouri Valley College - Marshall, MO GPA: Status -
No Degree: Nursing, Expected in - St. Louis Community College - St. Louis Missouri, GPA: Status -
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