Erik Gonzalez Leal
San Benito
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking, and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience.
Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
2014
2014
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Psychiatric Nursing Assistant
Rio Grande State Center
Harlingen
06.2016 - 02.2026
- Assisted patients with daily living activities and personal hygiene tasks.
- Monitored patient behavior and reported changes to nursing staff.
- Implemented therapeutic activities to promote mental well-being.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop care plans for patients.
- Ensured a safe and clean environment for all patients and staff members.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversations to build rapport and trust.
- Observed patients during meals, leisure times, and other activities to ensure safety and well-being.
- Assisted patients in accomplishing activities of daily living skills (ADLs).
- Ensured a safe environment for all patients by monitoring their behaviors closely and intervening when necessary.
- Interacted and engaged patients with chronic mental illness in group settings and individually.
- Encouraged patients to participate in recreational activities and group therapy sessions.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals on developing treatment plans tailored specifically for each patient's needs.
- Applied therapeutic communication skills to engage patients, understand concerns and meet objectives of individual recovery plans.
- Assisted with admission processes, including collecting information from family members and completing paperwork.
- Provided crisis intervention services when needed.
- Maintained accurate patient records and documentation in compliance with protocols.
Education
San Benito High School
San Benito, TXSkills
- Team collaboration
- Active listening
- Rapport building
- Stress management
- Group facilitation
- Self-awareness
- Professional boundaries
- Transport equipment
- Team building
- CPR certified
Timeline
Psychiatric Nursing Assistant
Rio Grande State Center
06.2016 - 02.2026
San Benito High School