Dena Canino
Lafayette
Summary
Dynamic and compassionate professional with a proven track record at Woodlake Addiction Recovery Center, excelling in crisis intervention and behavior management. Leveraged documentation skills and mental health support to enhance patient safety and promote positive outcomes. Demonstrates exceptional self-awareness and professional boundaries, significantly improving client independence and emotional regulation.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Behavior Health Technician
Woodlake Addiction Recovery Center
03.2024 - Current
- Promoted positive behavior changes by establishing clear expectations, consistent consequences, and reinforcement systems tailored to individual client needs.
- Built and maintained positive staff relationships to promote teamwork and better serve clients.
- Conducted thorough assessments of patient needs, identifying appropriate goals and interventions for their unique situations.
- Completed documentation for every incident and forwarded to correct personnel for review.
- Served as an advocate for clients within the treatment team, ensuring their voices were heard and their needs were met.
- Provided crisis intervention and de-escalation services, maintaining a safe and therapeutic environment for all patients.
- Assisted patients in developing effective coping mechanisms, leading to improved emotional regulation and overall mental health.
- Recognized individuals under influence of drugs or alcohol and typical behaviors associated with each.
- Conducted client rounds to check on residents.
- Developed visual schedules and other supports for clients requiring additional structure during daily activities, increasing independence levels over time.
- Reduced disruptive behaviors in clients by utilizing therapeutic communication and crisis intervention skills.
LPN
Magnolia Estates
05.2011 - 01.2016
- Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively, allowing for efficient completion of daily responsibilities.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all relevant clinical data, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Implemented infection control measures, ensuring a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
Cosmetologist
Hair Port
08.2002 - 05.2010
- Promoted positive behavior changes by establishing clear expectations, consistent consequences, and reinforcement systems tailored to individual client needs.
- Built and maintained positive staff relationships to promote teamwork and better serve clients.
- Conducted thorough assessments of patient needs, identifying appropriate goals and interventions for their unique situations.
- Completed documentation for every incident and forwarded to correct personnel for review.
- Served as an advocate for clients within the treatment team, ensuring their voices were heard and their needs were met.
- Provided crisis intervention and de-escalation services, maintaining a safe and therapeutic environment for all patients.
- Assisted patients in developing effective coping mechanisms, leading to improved emotional regulation and overall mental health.
- Recognized individuals under influence of drugs or alcohol and typical behaviors associated with each.
- Conducted client rounds to check on residents.
- Developed visual schedules and other supports for clients requiring additional structure during daily activities, increasing independence levels over time.
- Reduced disruptive behaviors in clients by utilizing therapeutic communication and crisis intervention skills.
Education
Lpn - Nursing
Louisiana Technical College
Lafayette, LA04.2010
Skills
- Professional boundaries
- Self-awareness
- Security procedures
- Documentation skills
- Substance abuse experience
- Infection control
- Mental health support
- Crisis intervention
- Activity monitoring
- Behavior observation
- Case documentation
- Compassionate care
- Clinical documentation
- Behavior management
- Patient safety management
- De-escalation techniques
Timeline
Behavior Health Technician
Woodlake Addiction Recovery Center
03.2024 - Current
LPN
Magnolia Estates
05.2011 - 01.2016
Cosmetologist
Hair Port
08.2002 - 05.2010
Lpn - Nursing
Louisiana Technical College
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