Clarissa Salinas
Corpus Christi,TX
Summary
Skilled Mental Health Technician from Corpus Christi Medical Center- Bayview, adept in behavior management and de-escalation techniques. Excelled in ensuring patient safety, managing crises, and enhancing patient well-being through effective intervention strategies. Demonstrated proficiency in nonviolent crisis intervention, significantly improving patient cooperation and security.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mental Health Technician
Corpus Christi Medical Center- Bayview
Corpus Christi, TX
05.2021 - Current
- Performed scheduled patient safety checks and documented results to establish patients' well-being.
- Helped patients with meals, activities of daily living (ADLs) and facility transfers to promote security and patient well-being.
- Provided crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques for patients experiencing emotional distress or exhibiting aggressive behaviors.
- Applied de-escalation and limit-setting techniques to promote patient cooperation.
- Observed patient behaviors and mental status and notified RN of unusual or potentially dangerous occurrences.
- Assisted with patient restraint and seclusion scenarios to create safe environment for patient and medical personnel.
- Monitored patients'' progress, documenting changes in behavior and updating treatment plans accordingly.
Administrative Assistant
Progressive Medical Billing
San Antonio, TX
06.2017 - 08.2017
- Analyzed patient accounts to balance and justify insurance billing transactions for different contracted companies.
- Sorted and processed all physical documents, converted them to digital format, and organized them in the system-wide database.
- Greeted guests with professionalism and directed them to their meeting or person on interest, in a timely manner.
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information by adhering to strict privacy policies and implementing secure filing systems.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi
Corpus Christi, TX12.2020
Skills
- Patient Safety Management
- Nonviolent Crisis Intervention
- Behavior Management
- De-Escalation Techniques
- Stress reduction techniques
- Suicide Prevention
- Progress Monitoring
Certification
Basic Life Support Certified by the American Heart Association
Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Training
References
Professional references available upon request
Timeline
Mental Health Technician
Corpus Christi Medical Center- Bayview
05.2021 - Current
Administrative Assistant
Progressive Medical Billing
06.2017 - 08.2017
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi