Emily Garcia
Edinburg,TX
Summary
Dedicated individual with impressive mental health expertise. Delivered exceptional patient support in community-based treatment facility and contributed to many patients' status improvements. Superb communications skills and compassionate nature enabled positive outcomes in challenging environment. Seeking a hospital environment to continue learning further skills in healthcare.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mental Health Technician
South Texas Behavioral Health Center
07.2022 - 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.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with clients to create safe and supportive environment.
- Assisted with patient restraint and seclusion scenarios to create safe environment for patient and medical personnel.
- Maintained detailed records of patient interactions, ensuring accurate documentation for future reference.
- Developed strong rapport with patients, establishing trust and fostering positive relationships conducive to healing.
- Educated patients on coping strategies and self-help techniques to better manage their mental health symptoms.
- Implemented group therapy sessions, facilitating open communication and fostering a supportive community among patients.
Researcher
Duquesne University
05.2021 - 08.2021
- Computational Biochemical research on prostate and reproductive cancers.
- Conducted thorough literature reviews to identify gaps in knowledge and inform future research directions.
- Wrote research papers, reports, reviews, and summaries regarding allosteric communication between the surface binding site and steroid binding site of the androgen receptor using molecular dyamics.
- Maintained detailed records of experimental procedures, observations, and results for accurate reporting and replication purposes.
- Analyzed and interpreted patterns and trends.
Respiratory Therapist Intern
Liberty DME
10.2017 - 01.2018
- Demonstrated professionalism and effective communication skills when interacting with patients, families, and healthcare team members.
- Demonstrated competency in operating a variety of respiratory therapy equipment, ensuring safe and effective delivery of treatments.
- Enhanced patient comfort during therapy sessions by providing education on treatment modalities and proper use of equipment.
- Assisted in the setup and monitoring of mechanical ventilation, ensuring appropriate settings for each patient''s unique needs.
P-16 Outreach
UTRGV
05.2017 - 08.2017
- Promoted a supportive environment fostering inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility within all aspects of programming.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to optimize program outcomes and further organizational goals.
- Established strong relationships with local organizations to enhance collaboration and support for community initiatives.
Pizza Hut Server
Pizza Hut
05.2016 - 08.2016
- Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by managing multiple tables simultaneously without compromising service quality.
- Followed health and safety protocols crucial for maintaining safe and sanitary environments for customers and staff.
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
- Addressed customer complaints or concerns professionally, ensuring swift resolution and maintaining positive relationships.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Edinburg, Texas05.2022
Associate of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies
South Texas College
McAllen, Texas05.2018
Skills
- Medical terminology
- HIPAA-certified
- Basic Life Support Certification
- Speed typing
- De-Escalation Techniques
- Behavior Management
- Suicide Prevention
- Bilingual in English and Spanish
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Principles
- Intake Assessment
- Nonviolent Crisis Intervention
- Inpatient Treatment
- Vitals monitoring
Professional Services
- UTRGV ROTC Program
- Pre-PA Society Events
- South Texas Juvenile Diabetes Association Volunteer
Certification
Basic Life Support
Timeline
Mental Health Technician
South Texas Behavioral Health Center
07.2022 - Current
Researcher
Duquesne University
05.2021 - 08.2021
Respiratory Therapist Intern
Liberty DME
10.2017 - 01.2018
P-16 Outreach
UTRGV
05.2017 - 08.2017
Pizza Hut Server
Pizza Hut
05.2016 - 08.2016
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Associate of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies
South Texas College
Basic Life Support
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