Elvira Vazquez
Compton,CA
Summary
Empathetic mental health worker skilled in client intake processes and documentation. Experienced in collaborating with healthcare teams to enhance client care and support, ensuring timely and compassionate assistance. Compassionate professional in mental health care known for high productivity and efficiency in task completion. Possess specialized skills in cognitive behavioral therapy, crisis intervention, and group therapy facilitation. Excel at empathy, active listening, and communication, ensuring effective support and positive outcomes for clients.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Mental Health Worker
Exodus Recovery
Orange, CA
07.2022 - Current
- Provided support to clients in crisis situations and therapeutic settings.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive client care.
- Maintained a safe and supportive environment for clients during treatment activities.
- Monitored client behavior and documented observations for care team review.
- Collected information about clients through interviews, observation, or tests.
- Managed client intake processes to ensure timely and accurate information collection.
- Assisted clients in completing necessary paperwork and documentation efficiently.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to healthcare professionals.
- Maintained accurate records of observations, including times, symptoms and treatments.
Mental Health Technician
Del Amo Behavioral Health System
Torrance, California
12.2020 - 07.2022
- Monitored client behavior and documented observations for care team review.
- Maintained a safe and supportive environment for clients during treatment activities.
- Provided crisis intervention services in emergency situations.
- Assisted clients with conflict resolution strategies and anger management techniques.
- Managed multiple tasks efficiently while providing high quality patient care.
- Assisted with filing paperwork related to patient care.
- Documented patient care services provided in electronic health records.
Medical Assistant
Camarena Health
Madera, CA
03.2020 - 11.2020
- Assisted healthcare providers during patient examinations and procedures.
- Scheduled patient appointments and managed clinic calendars efficiently.
- Collected and documented patient medical histories accurately and promptly.
- Prepared examination rooms, ensuring cleanliness and availability of supplies.
- Administered medications and vaccinations as directed by healthcare providers.
- Managed electronic health records, ensuring compliance with privacy regulations.
- Kept examination rooms clean, stocked with necessary supplies and prepared for incoming patients.
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, patient histories and preparing patients for examinations.
- Adhered to HIPAA regulations regarding safeguarding confidential patient information at all times.
Patient Transporter
Madera Community Hospital
Madera
01.2018 - 03.2020
- Transported patients safely between departments and facilities within the hospital.
- Assisted nursing staff with patient transfers and mobility needs during procedures.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of transport equipment and stretchers.
- Followed safety protocols to ensure secure transport of patients throughout the facility.
- Supported emergency response teams by transporting critical patients swiftly.
- Followed all safety guidelines while transporting patients in a wheelchair or bed.
- Recorded accurate times of departure and arrival on log sheets.
Education
Medical Assistant Certificate - Medical Assistant
Milan Institute
Fresno02-2020
High School Diploma -
Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo High School
Long Beach, CA06-2012
Some College (No Degree) - Respiratory Therapist
American Career College
Anaheim, CASkills
- Crisis intervention
- Client documentation
- Collaborative care
- Intake management
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient support strategies
- Electronic health records
- Client intake
- Patient documentation
- Effective communication
- Charting and clinical documentation
- Professionalism
- Data entry
- Phone and email etiquette
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Certification
CPR
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Mental Health Worker
Exodus Recovery
07.2022 - Current
Mental Health Technician
Del Amo Behavioral Health System
12.2020 - 07.2022
Medical Assistant
Camarena Health
03.2020 - 11.2020
Patient Transporter
Madera Community Hospital
01.2018 - 03.2020
Medical Assistant Certificate - Medical Assistant
Milan Institute
High School Diploma -
Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo High School
Some College (No Degree) - Respiratory Therapist
American Career College