Christian Ruiz Huerta
Summary
Compassionate Mental Health Worker Dedicated to providing individuals with essential mental health support. Skilled in delivering patient-centered care and implementing evidence-based interventions. Possesses a strong understanding of mental health and behavioral sciences, utilizing this expertise to assist individuals in effectively managing their mental health challenges.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Mental Health Worker II
Alvarado Parkway Institute (API) Metal Health Worker II
10.2024 - Current
- Supervise and Coordinate Staff: Direct and assign duties to mental health workers, ensuring smooth daily operations and optimal patient care.
- Manage Schedules: Oversee staff break schedules, balancing coverage and employee well-being to maintain efficiency.
- Train New Employees: Provide comprehensive onboarding and training to new hires, ensuring they understand protocols, patient care standards, and unit operations.
- Assist with Patient Transfers: Facilitate smooth and safe transfers of patients to other units or facilities, ensuring continuity of care and optimizing unit capacity.
- Support Bed and Room Changes: Help staff make timely bed changes and manage patient room assignments to maintain an organized and functional unit.
- Maintain Unit Organization: Ensure the upkeep of unit facilities, addressing any needs promptly to promote a safe and orderly environment.
Mental Health Worker
Alvarado Parkway Institute (API) Metal Health Worker
03.2023 - 09.2024
- Helped patients with meals, activities of daily living (ADLs) and facility transfers to promote security and patient well-being.
- Escorted patients from unit to meals, activities, and visitation areas to maintain standard of safety and security.
- Performed scheduled patient safety checks and documented results to establish patients' well-being.
- Observed patient behaviors and mental status and notified RN of unusual or potentially dangerous occurrences.
- Applied de-escalation and limit-setting techniques to promote patient cooperation.
- Identified behaviors that necessitated intervention and obtained assistance from qualified personnel to complete intervention.
- Assisted with patient restraint and seclusion scenarios to create safe environment for patient and medical personnel.
- Took patient blood pressure and pulse rate, reporting findings in health charts.
Gym Receptionist
Boulevard Fitness
02.2016 - 10.2022
- Drove revenue by communicating and demonstrating benefits of products and special promotions to customers.
- Recorded equipment, facility and janitorial issues to facilitate maintenance.
- Kept front desk and lobby clean, clutter-free and orderly to present attractive atmosphere.
- Resolved customer problems and complaints.
- Organized, maintained and updated information in computer databases.
- Directed guests and appointments to fitness consultants to increase membership enrollments.
- Routed incoming mail and messages to relevant personnel without delay.
Handyman Helper
Ray Lussa
10.2012 - 02.2016
- Painted walls, ceilings and other surfaces.
- Removed and repaired carpet and wood flooring.
- Performed basic electrical work and plumbing repairs such as installing new toilets, removing electrical wires, unclogging drains, and maintaining gutters.
- Performed minor wall repair, installed drywall, and applied wallpaper.
- Set up ladders and other access equipment.
- Operated variety of power tools and hand tools.
Education
High School Diploma -
Clairemont High School
San Diego, CA06-2015
Skills
- Therapeutic communication
- Patient Safety Management
- Emergency intervention
- De-Escalation Techniques
- Progress Monitoring
- Bilingual in English and Spanish
References
- Property Manager, 619-980-7938, rlussa@yahoo.com
- Boulevard Fitness Manager, 603-552-8430, zacklanoue@gmail.com
Timeline
Mental Health Worker II
Alvarado Parkway Institute (API) Metal Health Worker II
10.2024 - Current
Mental Health Worker
Alvarado Parkway Institute (API) Metal Health Worker
03.2023 - 09.2024
Gym Receptionist
Boulevard Fitness
02.2016 - 10.2022
Handyman Helper
Ray Lussa
10.2012 - 02.2016
High School Diploma -
Clairemont High School
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