Analees L. Orona
Tucson,AZ
Summary
Healthcare professional with broad experience supporting patients in hospital and behavioral health settings. Comfortable adapting to different roles and responsibilities while keeping patient safety and quality care the top priority. Known for being quick to learn, dependable, and collaborative with both patients and staff.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
2000
2000
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Care Technician
Specialty select hospital
Tucson, Arizona
01.2025 - Current
- Perform services for patients including bathing using basin-less bath products, oral hygiene, oral feeding and care of hair
- Participate in hourly rounds
- Transport patients to and from various treatment centers when necessary, and assist transporters in moving patients in and out of stretchers and wheelchairs.
- Maintain the cleanliness of various instruments and equipment such as bedpans, urinals and wheelchairs. Keep patient’s rooms in clean and orderly condition.
- Maintain unit stock levels of supplies and equipment as directed
Behavioral Health Specialist
Banner University Medical Center South
Tucson, AZ
10.2021 - 12.2025
- Assisted patients with daily activities including eating, bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting.
- Monitored patient's vital signs including temperature, blood pressure, pulse, weight, and pain level. I reported abnormalities to the nursing staff.
- Document patients medical histories using electronic health records
- Answered patient's calls and communicated patient's concerns to nurses.
- Ensured safety protocols and procedures are followed
- Collaborated with health care teams to ensure comprehensive patient care plans
- Prepared rooms with necessary items such as blankets, pillows, medical equipment and tolietries.
Behavioral Health Technician
EBF
Tucson, Arizona
03.2009 - 09.2021
- Provided quality recovery services by working effectively with a team of but limited to clinicians, nurses and technicians and case managers in order to best assist patients with various behavioral problems including, substance abuse, eating disorders, mental instability and/or physical and emotional abuse
- Ensured patient's individual needs are consistently met by monitoring progress and providing appropriate solutions and support as needed
- Observe and document patient's behavior, reporting any changes in physical and mental states to medical staff and team
- Skilled in data entry and use of various computer software programs to admit patients, update files and upload attachments in a timely manner
- Completed all billing documentation daily, ensuring all information was accurate before submitting
- Assisted in developing and implementing individualized treatment plans with the patient’s team
- Monitor and document client’s progress in accordance with state and federal regulations
- Complete administrative tasks, facility maintenance and transported clients to/from appointments
- Identified and appropriately responded to clients in crisis
- Answered phone calls, scheduled meetings, filled out company paperwork daily, and attended ISP and doctor’s appointments which include BHMPP and PCP
- Conducted group therapy sessions concerning topics such as life skills, mental health management, substance abuse education, emotion regulation, and motivational interviewing
- Document consumer belongings upon arrival and departure, regularly updated client information charts, authorized and entrusted to distribute consumer medications and verify daily that medication logs were accurate
- Maintain confidentiality of patient records, recognize crisis situations and provide appropriate intervention and help
- Assist patient in self-administration of medications
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living and personal hygiene
- Guide patients through grocery shopping, making sure they choose healthy food that meets their individual health needs for lifestyle improvement
- Assisted resident with preparing healthy meals
- Assisted resident with cooking and educating on correct cooking utensil, temperatures and cookware
- Educated the resident on kitchen safety with cookware, temperatures and appliances
- Follow-up with patients after meals to make sure they are satisfied with what meals they were served
- Consults with the team to make meal improvements when necessary
Education
High School Diploma -
Tucson High School
Tucson, AZSkills
- Client coping mechanisms
- Clinical assessments
- Charting and other documentation
- Behavioral health
- Activity monitoring
- Progress monitoring
- Mental health support
- Patient observation
- Admissions intake
- Data collection
- Active listening
- Crisis handling
Certification
- BLS certified
References
Iesha J. Church
- iesha.church@yahoo.com
Crystal D. Briggs
- CrystalDBriggs@outlook.com
Miranda Jaramillo
- mirandasoto078@gmail.com
Clearances
- TB skin test
- Fingerprint clearance card
Timeline
Patient Care Technician
Specialty select hospital
01.2025 - Current
Behavioral Health Specialist
Banner University Medical Center South
10.2021 - 12.2025
Behavioral Health Technician
EBF
03.2009 - 09.2021
High School Diploma -
Tucson High School