Benjamin Cespedes-Garcia
CHULA VISTA,CA
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Mental Health Worker
Paradise Valley Hospital
San Diego , CA
10.2025 - Current
- Provided direct patient care and support for individuals with mental health disorders.
- Performed continuous 15-minute safety monitoring of behavioral health patients, successfully preventing multiple self-harm incidents through early intervention, patient support, and adherence to safety protocols.
- Facilitated therapeutic group sessions to promote coping strategies and emotional expression.
- Provided crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques, resulting in increased safety for both patients and staff.
- Promoted a positive therapeutic environment through clear communication and consistent reinforcement of established boundaries within treatment settings.
Certified Nurse's Assistant
Kearny Mesa Convalescent and Nursing Home
San Diego, California
02.2025 - 04.2026
- Provided a safe environment for patients by following established safety protocols such as fall prevention, promoting treatment compliance and infection control.
- Assist patients with activities for daily living including hygiene, dressing, feeding, and toileting, ensuring dignity and comfort.
- Demonstrate working knowledge of medical terminology when reviewing records, relaying information, and supporting documentation.
- Utilized critical thinking critical thinking skills when assessing changes in patient's condition or behavior patterns, reporting immediately to nursing staff.
- Accurately documented patient observations, behaviors, vital signs, intake/output, and care activities in a timely manner, maintaining records.
Education
Associates Degree in Nursing -
Grossmont Nursing Acceptance - Start Fall 2026
San Diego04-2026
Bachelor of Science - Psychology With A Specialization in Human Health
University of California San Diego
La Jolla, CA04-2026
Healthcare Objective
Bilingual healthcare professional with a B.S in Psychology (Human Health) from UC San Diego, accepted into the Grossmont College Nursing Program, seeking a patient care role. Experienced as a CNA and Mental Health Worker, providing compassionate, patient-centered support while developing clinical skills toward a career as a Registered Nurse.
Certification
Certified Nurse Assistant-Licensed
Affiliations
Premeds Without Borders - San Diego, CA
Timeline
Mental Health Worker
Paradise Valley Hospital
10.2025 - Current
Certified Nurse's Assistant
Kearny Mesa Convalescent and Nursing Home
02.2025 - 04.2026
Associates Degree in Nursing -
Grossmont Nursing Acceptance - Start Fall 2026
Bachelor of Science - Psychology With A Specialization in Human Health
University of California San Diego