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Click here or scroll down to respond to this candidateDANIELDAVIDEMAIL AVAILABLEPHONE NUMBER AVAILABLEDes Plaines, IL Street Address
Dedicated MHT/CNA with impressive mental health expertise. Delivered exceptional patient support in community-based treatment facility and contributed to many patients' status improvements. Superb communications skills and compassionate nature enabled positive outcomes in challenging environment. Patient-focused DSP offers strong background in psychiatric care. Excels in recordkeeping, time management and patient observation. Delivers top-notch care to patients with mental or emotional disturbances. Energetic professional performs assessments, monitors behavior and helps develop treatment plans. Proven ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to meet patient needs. Offers skills in task prioritization and task management. Skilled Mental Health Technician with psychiatric technician degree and extensive mental health services background. Supported numerous patients in large residential treatment facility and played key role in achievement of positive patient outcomes. Excellent communications and patient management skills leading to desirable results. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.PROFESSIONAL SUMMARYChicago IDHS - Mental Health TechnicianWaukegan, IL 11/2022 - CurrentNorthwestern Memorial Hospital - Psychiatric Technician Chicago, IL 01/2022 - 06/2022WORK HISTORYPerformed scheduled patient safety checks and documented results to establish patients' well-being.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.Applied de-escalation and limit-setting techniques to promote patient cooperation.Supported patients needing medical care to relieve patient anxiety and promote positive outcomes.Assisted with patient restraint and seclusion scenarios to create safe environment for patient and medical personnel.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. Charted on each patient daily.Took and monitored vital signs, administered medications and managed patient behavior. Charted on each patient daily. Treated clients and families with respect and dignity. Took and monitored vital signs, administered medications and managed patient behavior.SKILLSCharting and ClinicalDocumentation Sustainable Systems Injection Administration Patient Assessments Psychiatric Disorders Excellent Customer Service Skills Mental Health Support Team Meetings Administrative Support Medical Terminology Knowledge Crisis Resolution Maintaining Safety Standards Patient Intervention HIPAA RequirementsMedical Histories and VitalStatisticsMedication Side EffectKnowledge Progress Monitoring Reading Comprehension Nursing Assistance Emergency Interventions Group Therapy Safety BehaviorsActivities of Daily Living (ADL)AssistanceOakton Community CollegeDes Plaines, IL 01/2010Associate Of Arts And Sciences:Psychiatric TechnicianEDUCATIONCPR and CPI certifiedBLS certifciationCERTIFICATIONSChicago Behavioral Hospital - Mental Health Technician Des Plaines, IL 11/2016 - 11/2019Chicago Lakeshore Hospital - Mental Health Technician Chicago, IL 09/2010 - 12/2015 Counseled and mentored clients on substance use and life choices. Applied interventions with clients wanting to leave against medical advice (AMA). Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts. Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment. Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment. Performed scheduled patient safety checks and documented results to establish patients' well-being.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.Applied de-escalation and limit-setting techniques to promote patient cooperation.Supported patients needing medical care to relieve patient anxiety and promote positive outcomes.Assisted with patient restraint and seclusion scenarios to create safe environment for patient and medical personnel.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.Engaged with colleagues in treatment team meetings to promote positive patient treatment outcomes.Participated in continuous quality improvement and performance improvement activities to enhance effectiveness and increase knowledge.Performed scheduled patient safety checks and documented results to establish patients' well-being.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.Applied de-escalation and limit-setting techniques to promote patient cooperation.Supported patients needing medical care to relieve patient anxiety and promote positive outcomes.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.Engaged with colleagues in treatment team meetings to promote positive patient treatment outcomes. Charted on each patient daily. Treated clients and families with respect and dignity. Took and monitored vital signs, administered medications and managed patient behavior. Assisted and counseled Number patients daily. |
