Chima Nwanyanwu

Compassionate and dedicated Mental Health Technician with over 5 years of experience providing direct care and support to patients with mental health and behavioral conditions. Proven ability to maintain a safe therapeutic environment, monitor patient behaviors, and Skilled in crisis intervention, de-escalation techniques, CPR trained, and documentation. Passionate about promoting mental well-being and improving patient outcomes.

Mental Health Technician - Perimeter Behavioral Hospital Garland - Garland, TX

(2023-12 - 2026-02)

• Observing, documenting, and reporting patient behaviors and mental status changes to the clinical team.
• Providing compassionate care to patients dealing with substance use, serious mental illness, PTSD, and co-occurring disorders.
• Assisting with intake, orientation, and 1:1 support for patients during crisis episodes
• Participating in multidisciplinary care planning and coordinating with social workers.
• Documenting patient behavior in compliance with HIPAA and VAMC protocols.
• Assisting with medication observation and communicating clinical changes to nursing staff.
• Maintaining accurate shift reports and crisis intervention documentation.
• Maintaining 15-minute checks for high-risk patients and completing incident report.
• Assist with daily living activities, hygiene, and meals in accordance with individual treatment plans.
• Conducting regular safety checks and participating in de-escalation of behavioral crises.
• Supporting therapists and nurses in implementing treatment plans and group activities.

Mental Health Technician - Sunrise Behavioral Health Center - Houston, TX

(2018-10 - 2023-11)

• Provided compassionate care to patients dealing with substance use, PTSD, and co-occurring disorders.
• Supported intake process by gathering patient information and reviewing safety protocols.
• Ensured secure, clean, and therapeutic environment at all times.
• Monitored detoxification process and reported changes in vitals or withdrawal symptoms.
• Supported RN staff with ADLs (Activities of Daily Living), vital signs, and observation logs.
• Conduct 15-minute safety checks and monitor for signs of distress, elopement risk, or self-harm.
• Document patient behaviors, interventions, and incidents accurately in EMR system.
• Lead and co-facilitate recreational, art, and mindfulness groups.
• Reported any unusual incidents
• Being able to act quickly and responsibly in cases of emergency
• Facilitated peer support groups and taught coping skills under clinician supervision.
• Maintained clean, safe, and therapeutic environment for clients
• Conducted intake assessments and gathered patient history.

Care giver - Garki Hospital - Abuja, Nigeria

(2012-06 - 2014-07)

• Provide age-appropriate preparation and support for 8–12 weekly procedures (IVs, lumbar punctures, imaging), using distraction and coping techniques to reduce child distress.
• Developed a pre-op educational packet for families that reduced pre-procedure anxiety scores by measured improvement in unit feedback surveys.
• Assisted with bedside therapeutic play, procedural support, and sibling programming across oncology and surgery units.
• Led weekly playroom programming and therapeutic play activities for hospitalized children (avg. 40 patients/month), increasing patient engagement and cooperation with care.
• Conduct psychosocial assessments, document interventions in EMR, and coordinate care plans with nurses, social workers, and physicians.

Diploma - Business & Data Analytics - Cola berry School of Data Analytics (2018-06 - 2018-11)

Associates - Business Administration - North Central Texas College (2014-09 - 2016-07)