Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges in the mental health field. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Devoted to giving every client a positive and memorable experience.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Milieu Specialist
RI International
Fife, WA
07.2022 - Current
Assists individuals with crisis intervention.
Provides de-escalation support and strategies to prevent the use of seclusion and restraint.
Provides effective emergency response.
Works as the primary contact and liaison between patients, medical staff members, and the patient's family.
Conducts psychoeducational support group.
Provides a No-Force-First recovery environment.
Completes clinical documentation as required.
Assists with food preparation, serving and clean up, as needed.
Assists individuals with shower and clean-up.
Performs room safety checks, insuring that individuals are safe from potentially dangerous objects and that the rooms are clean.
Approved RI International Driver
Mental Health Technician
Navos Mental Health
Burien, WA
05.2021 - 05.2022
Helping patients with personal hygiene, grooming, dressing or using the bathroom as needed.
Documenting patient records with changes in health status or behavior.
Escorting or transporting patients inside the facility or to appointments off campus.
Providing a safe, quiet, clean, organized environment for nursing care delivery.
Recognizing and responding to the needs of patients and families in different age groups.
Engaged clients in therapeutic groups to promote coping skills, education and life skills.
Tracked client movement on and off unit by documenting times and destinations.
Participated in treatment planning by helping to identify patients' problems, needs and strengths.
Family Assistance Specialist
Joint Services
Camp Murray, WA
07.2018 - 07.2020
Coordinated healthcare, food stamps and other community resources.
Identified appropriate community resources and provided referrals for services.
Partnered with families and provided resources to build growth that promoted better self-reliance.
Worked with care team to assess client needs and discuss collaborative treatment efforts.
Supported individuals by facilitating weekly group sessions.
Maintained confidentiality through stringent handling of charts and data.
Collaborated with state agencies and benefits coordinators to develop individualized plans for each case.