Alexis Armstrong
Kansas City
Summary
Compassionate Mental Health Tech with an understanding of empathy and proactive care. Several years of experience in the field of behavioral analysis. Proficient in implementing specialized programs for individuals with intellectual, mental, emotional and developmental disabilities. Caring and well-organized with outstanding interpersonal communication skills.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
6061
6061
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Life Coach
Embark Behavioral Health
Independence
09.2025 - Current
- Acting as a positive role model, fostering a supportive environment, and actively engaging with teens in activities of daily living, recreation therapy, and everyday life.
- Facilitating groups
- Maintaining safe boundaries and utilizing verbal de-escalation or physical intervention techniques during emotional or behavioral outbursts.
- Documenting client progress notes daily to ensure continuity of care.
- Working with therapists, team leads, and supervisors to support the overall treatment plan
Behavioral Health Technician
University Health - Truman Medical Center
Kansas City
09.2024 - 10.2025
- Monitored patient safety in all areas of the facility.
- Documented behavioral incidents to keep accurate records.
- Completed daily client rounds and tracked client movements.
Mental Health Tech.
Signature Psychiatric Hospital
Liberty
01.2020 - 11.2024
- Provided crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques to help manage patient behavior.
- Monitored vital signs, including pulse, respiration and temperature, of psychiatric patients.
- Assisting the nurse with patient admissions
CNA.
Timberlake Care Center
Kansas City
12.2022 - 05.2023
- Assisted residents with daily personal care activities and mobility support.
- Documented patient care activities accurately in electronic health records.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
Intern
Synergy Services
Kansas City
01.2019 - 05.2019
- Gathered and stored supplies for the Street Outreach Program
- Sorted, organized, and maintained client records
Education
High School Diploma -
Platte County High School
Platte City, MOCertificate - Health Sciences
Northland Career Center
Platte City, MOMedicine and Health Care Strand
Northland Center for Advanced Professional Studies
Some College (No Degree) - Health Sciences
Penn Valley Metropolitan Community College
Kansas City, USA 08.2019 - 07.2021
Skills
- Certified Nursing Assistant
- BLS HAA License
- First Aid Certified
- HIPPA certified
- Handle with Care
- CPI
- Organization
- Crisis intervention
- Clinical collaboration
- Therapeutic communication
- Regulatory documentation
- Behavior observation
- De-escalation techniques
- Excellent customer service skills
Timeline
Life Coach
Embark Behavioral Health
09.2025 - Current
Behavioral Health Technician
University Health - Truman Medical Center
09.2024 - 10.2025
CNA.
Timberlake Care Center
12.2022 - 05.2023
Mental Health Tech.
Signature Psychiatric Hospital
01.2020 - 11.2024
Some College (No Degree) - Health Sciences
Penn Valley Metropolitan Community College
08.2019 - 07.2021
Intern
Synergy Services
01.2019 - 05.2019
High School Diploma -
Platte County High School
Certificate - Health Sciences
Northland Career Center
Medicine and Health Care Strand
Northland Center for Advanced Professional Studies