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Amber Brewer

Fayetteville,AR

Summary

Skilled Mental Health Technician with three years mental health services experience. 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.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Lead Mental Health Technician

Northwest Medical Center - Springdale
02.2023 - Current

FULL TIME- 36-50hrs/week

  • Developed and maintained positive relationships with clients to create safe and supportive environment.
  • 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.
  • Performed scheduled patient safety checks at least every 15 minutes and documented results to establish patients' well-being.
  • Observed patient behaviors and mental status and notified RN of unusual or potentially dangerous occurrences.

Mental Health Technician

Springwoods Behavioral Health
09.2020 - 02.2023

FULL TIME- 40hrs/weeks

  • 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.
  • Facilitated group therapy sessions to help clients develop coping strategies and social skills.
  • Engaged with colleagues in treatment team meetings to promote positive patient treatment outcomes.
  • Delivered compassionate patient care, focusing on safety, comfort and emotional support.
  • Maintained patient records, documenting changes in patient condition.

Bartender

Farrell’s Lounge Bar And Grill
03.2018 - 09.2020

PART TIME- 25-35hrs/week

  • Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
  • Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
  • Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
  • Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
  • Adhered to state laws regarding alcoholic beverage services and customer regulations.

Server

Mojo’s Pints And Pies
09.2016 - 03.2018

PART TIME 25-35hrs/week

  • Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
  • Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
  • Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
  • Maintained clean and organized dining areas to uphold restaurant hygiene standards.

Family Nanny

Megan Weiranga
08.2015 - 06.2016

FULL TIME 40-50hrs/week

  • Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
  • Established lasting, professional connections with families and children by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
  • Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
  • Bathed, dressed, and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
  • Monitored schedules to maintain sleeping, eating, and school schedules for children.

Sales Associate

Potters House Thrift
02.2014 - 06.2015

PART TIME 20-25hrs/week

  • Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
  • Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
  • Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
  • Rotated stock and restocked shelves to maintain product availability and store appearance.

Education

Associate of Science - Prerequisites For Nursing

NorthWest Arkansas Community College
Bentonville, AR

Certified Herbalist - Herbalism

Chestnut School of Herbal Medicine
Weaverville, NC

Skills

  • De-Escalation Techniques
  • Supporting Daily Living Needs
  • Patient Safety
  • Maintaining Safety Standards
  • Patient Interaction
  • Nursing Assistance
  • HIPAA Requirements
  • Crisis Resolution
  • Quality Patient Care
  • Activities of Daily Living (ADL) Assistance
  • Charting and Clinical Documentation

Certification

  • First Aid/CPR Certified

Timeline

Lead Mental Health Technician

Northwest Medical Center - Springdale
02.2023 - Current

Mental Health Technician

Springwoods Behavioral Health
09.2020 - 02.2023

Bartender

Farrell’s Lounge Bar And Grill
03.2018 - 09.2020

Server

Mojo’s Pints And Pies
09.2016 - 03.2018

Family Nanny

Megan Weiranga
08.2015 - 06.2016

Sales Associate

Potters House Thrift
02.2014 - 06.2015

Associate of Science - Prerequisites For Nursing

NorthWest Arkansas Community College

Certified Herbalist - Herbalism

Chestnut School of Herbal Medicine
Amber Brewer