Skilled Mental Health Technician and CNA with psychology degree and mental health services background. Supported patients in large residential treatment facilities, and played a key role in achievement of positive patient outcomes. Excellent communication skills and patient management skills in a behavioral and physical health setting.
Provide direct patient care in a rehabilitation facility. Tasks include bathing, transferring, vital signs, providing basic hygiene, assessing for physical and behavioral changes, and documenting patient care for medical records.
Provided direct care to residents in a skilled nursing facility. Tasks included bathing, transferring, vital signs, providing basic hygiene, and documenting patient care for medical records.
Observed and assessed patients with comorbid SPMI for changes in mental and physical health symptoms, redirected maladaptive behaviors, perform behavioral management interventions, performed cognitive-behavioral therapy, de-escalated mental health crises, direct medication pass, and provide and implement therapeutic and educational services.