Mental Health Part-Time
Resume:
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CONTACT
Address : Philadelphia, PA *****
Phone : 267-***-****
Email :Kevin_williams3668@yahoo.
com
SKILLS
• Excellent Verbal and Written
Communication Skills
• Superb organizational and
attention to detail skills
• Conflict resolution techniques
• Good ability to lead group therapy
sessions for patients
• Strong understanding of
psychiatric diagnosis and care
• Activities of Daily Living ADL
Assistance
• Vitals Monitoring
• Medical Records Maintenance
• HIPAA Requirements
• Behavioral Support
• Clinical Documentation
• Medication Administration
• Collecting and recording data
• Discharge Planning
• Behavior Management
• Patient Safety Management
• Crisis Intervention
• Behavior Observation
• Developmental Disability
Rehabilitation
• Inpatient Treatment
EDUCATION
High School Diploma, 06/1987
Jules E Mastbaum High School -
Philadelphia, PA
CERTIFICATIONS
• Certified First Aid and CPR
• Certified Handle With Care
Instructor
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Experience Mental Health Technician with a proven talent for implementing physician directives to ensure the well-being of patients. Carefully monitoring the progress of patients, administering oral medications as prescribed, assisting with daily hygiene needs and observing behaviors. Dedicated to ensuring patient safety through careful observation.
WORK HISTORY
Mental Health Technician, 06/2017 to Current
Hampton Behavioral Health Center - New Jersey
• Helped patients with meals, activities of daily living (ADLs) and facility transfers to promote security and patient well-being.
• Supported patients needing medical care to relieve patient anxiety and promote positive outcomes.
• Engaged with colleagues in treatment team meetings to promote positive patient treatment outcomes.
• Worked to influence patient behaviors through productive interactions that included encouragement to participate in various activities and group therapy sessions.
• Escorted patients from unit to meals, activities, and visitation areas to maintain standard of safety and security.
• Observed patient behaviors and mental status and notified RN of unusual or potentially dangerous occurrences.
• Identified behaviors that necessitated intervention and obtained assistance from qualified personnel to complete intervention. Behavioral Health Associate, 07/2015 to 10/2020
Haven Behavioral Hospital - Philadelphia, PA
• Observed and monitored patient's mental and physical status during activities and other direct and indirect patient contact, reports changes in behavior to the nurse that may affect the therapeutic milieu.
• Engaged with colleagues in treatment team meetings to promote positive patient treatment 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 a safe environment for patients and medical personnel.
• Assured the patient's and visitor's property is safely held and returned as soon as appropriate along with following proper contraband disposal procedures.
• Escorted and transported patients to off unit areas for admission, testing, therapeutic activities along with providing security and assistance during nursing and physician assessment of patients. Supervisor Medication Technician, 02/2016 to 10/2019 Woodlburne Place - Levittown, PA
KEVIN WILLIAMS
• Certified Verbal Descalation • Supervises the self-administration of medications by presenting medication to residents and observing ingestion or other application, or administers medication is being taken as directed.
• Verified identity of resident receiving medication, check the MAR to assure correct medication is being given, and records time of administration or self-administration on specified forms or records.
• Provided behavioral/emotional support and supervision for residents with dementia, Alzheimer’s, and behavioral challenges.
• Provided education to residents about medications regarding side effects, adverse reactions, dietary needs, and indications for taking medication.
• Ordered medication and verified incoming stock from pharmacy in timely manner and kept medication cart well stocked with supplies.
• Verifies identity of patient receiving medication and records name of drug, dosage, and time of administration on specified forms or records.
Psychiatric Technician, 12/2005 to 07/2010
Montgomery County Emergency Services - Norristown, PA
• Communicate with patients regarding personal life issues, assess their behavior, and evaluate the effectiveness of their treatment plans.
• Helped nurses concerning medication passes, controlled takedowns, and patient admissions and discharges.
• Conduct medication education and discuss the importance of taking medications with patients.
• Directly supervise groups daily, enabling patients to easily open up their problems; educate patients on important life skills and plans for the future.
• Obtain patient vital signs regularly and keep track of patient's eating and discharging habits, guide patients to breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
• Worked to influence patient behaviors through productive interactions that included encouragement to participate in various activities and group therapy sessions.
• Helped to restrain patients who were having violent outbursts or appeared suicidal and monitored the initial behavior of patients and documented observations.
• Responded to emergency medical situations, especially during drug and alcohol interventions.
Correctional Officer, 10/2004 to 10/2005
State Correction Institute Graterford - Graterford PA
• Observed and supervised inmates throughout visits, mealtime, recreation, phone calls, and showers.
• Escorted inmates to and from cells, court, hospitals, and medical appointments.
• Tracked inmates through head counts, visitor logs, and scheduled activities.
• Identified needed updates to correctional plans and assigned inmates to appropriate housing.
• Searched cells of inmates to identify and confiscate contraband and other prohibited items.
• Assisted in development of procedures and policies to maintain peace and order in facility.
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