Tenesha Blackwell

I always strive to understand and validate your feelings, offering support and ask thoughtful follow-up questions. I tailor my responses to suit your communication style and preferences, seamlessly transitioning between topics based on your needs, I continuously learn and expand my knowledge to provide you with accurate, current, and consistent information. I maintain a friendly, kind, and easygoing demeanor, making you feel supported, understood, and valued.

Willing to relocate to: Frisco, TX - Fort Worth, TX - Arlington, TX

Warehouse Order Picker - INERGROUP Insourcing Solutions - Fort Worth, TX

(2026-04)

• Accurately locating, pulling and consolidating products from the warehouse shelves to fulfill customers orders.
• Review digital or paper pick tickets to locate exact products, sizes, and quantities.
• Assemble, package, and shrink wrap orders.

Mental Health Technician - UHS (Universal Health Services) Millwood Hospital - Arlington, TX

(2026-01 - 2026-05)

• Provide direct, hands-on care and emotional support to patients with mental illnesses or developmental disabilities.
• Monitor patient behavior/mood, take vital signs and ensure safety in a secure environment.
• Help with personal hygiene, grooming, bathing, and meals.
• Lead in recreational/ therapeutic groups and activities.
• Utilize de-escalation strategies for patients who become agitated or violent.

Mental Health Technician - Universal Health Services Inc.- Brentwood Hospital - Shreveport, LA

(2024-09 - 2026-01)

• Provide care to patients in a manner that promotes safety, comfort, and therapeutic environment
• Assist patients with activities of daily living
• Chart patient observations
• Maintain confidentiality of patient records
• May perform initial patient evaluations to determine treatment priorities, may take vital signs. weights, and urine.

Resident Monitor - Volunteers of America (Safe Haven) - Shreveport, LA

(2023-02 - 2024-09)

Resident monitor

• Ensuring the safety and security of residents, facility and grounds
• Directly supervising residents, including chores and activities
• Interacting with residents and staff, and documenting interactions
• Helping residents with issues and provide feedback
• Maintaining a clean and orderly environment including general housekeeping
• Observes, monitor and record the medication of residents. Maintain confidential, accurate and timely records of medications
• Promptly and accurately report any issues or concerns regarding residents to program manager.

Resident Aide - Waterford on Cooper - Arlington, TX

(2022-02 - 2023-09)

Resident Aide

• Monitored the patients' health conditions
• Coordinated with medical professionals
• Ensured that the patients receive the proper medications
• Helped chronically ill, disabled and less independent residents with activities of daily living such as bathing, using the toilet, eating, dressing and washing.
• Oversaw fun activities for residents.

Cashier - neighborhood Walmart - Arlington, TX

(2022-03 - 2023-02)

Cashier

• Assisted customers in the in-store check-out process.
• Rung up sales and bagged items
• Requested price checks
• Honored coupons
• Collected payments and gave appropriate change.

Medication Technician - Brookdale Senior Living - Lewisville, TX

(2021-09 - 2022-04)

Medication Technician

• Prepared and administered the correct dosage of medication to patients under the supervision of a registered nurse or another qualified caregiver.
• Monitored patients for adverse reactions.
• Documented all medications given
• Performed various administrative tasks in the office
• Reviewed patient records and discussed current medications with staff nurses.

Mail Handler - United States Postal Service - Shreveport, LA

(2019-01 - 2021-10)

Mail Handler

• Organized, handled, and distributed mail to carriers.
• Loaded and unloaded mail trucks
• Used machinery to sort through the mail
• Prepared large mail batches for distribution
• Operated forklifts and other equipment to ensure timely delivery of mail.

Cashier - Walmart - Shreveport, LA

(2018-11 - 2019-01)

Cashier

• Assisted customers in the in-store check-out process
• Rung up sales and bagged items
• Requested price checks
• Honored coupons
• Collected payments and gave appropriate change.

Patient Care Technician - Council On Alcoholism And Drug Abuse - Shreveport, LA

(2016-08 - 2018-07)

Patient Care Technician

• Sanitized and cleaned patients' rooms
• Monitored patients with basic needs like feeding and grooming
• Provided personal hygiene assistance to patients, including bathing, and toileting
• Administered medications and documented patient information.

Family Advocate - PROVIDENCE HOUSE - Shreveport, LA

(2012-02 - 2016-10)

Family Advocate

• Facilitated individual meetings with children to determine their needs and develop plans to meet those needs.
• Meditate conflicts between parents about their children's obligations and rights.
• Participated in the application process for childcare, healthy families and child development.

Mental Health Specialist - Changing Behavior Services, LLC - Shreveport, LA

(2010-08 - 2012-02)

Mental Health Specialist

• Evaluated a patient's mental health condition and developed appropriate treatment plans
• Provided counseling and therapy to help patients manage their symptoms
• Assessed diagnosis, treating mental health conditions
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized treatment plans
• Provided crisis intervention, psych-education, and psycho-therapy services.

Case Manager - Quality Support Coordination - Shreveport, LA

(2007-08 - 2010-12)

Case Manager

• Met with clients to understand their needs and connected them to appropriate resources.
• Helped clients make important life decisions
• Completed paperwork and advocated on a client's behalf
• Oversaw care procedures and updated patient records
• Coordinated with clinical teams, social services, and insurance companies.

Cashier/Customer Service - Walmart

Bachelor's degree - Social Work - Grambling State University (2004-08 - 2007-07)

High school diploma - Captain Shreve High School (1999-08 - 2002-05)