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GISSELA MARTINEZ

Compton,CA

Summary

Hardworking and reliable worker. Highly organized, proactive and punctual with team-oriented mentality. Seeking long term employment in the field where i can help others.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Clinical Coordinator

Restore Health And Wellness Center
11.2022 - Current
  • Trained new clinical staff members for proper onboarding
  • Coordinated, monitored, assigned, and documented client and clinical care activities
  • Supervised and managed daily activities of clinical team when Clinical Director was not present in person
  • ACA blocking
  • Completed intake assessments, biopsychosocial assessments, other clinical assessments, and created treatment plan
  • In charge of an Audit tracker, making sure all clinical notes are completed in a timely manner
  • Assigned clients their care team
  • Facilitated groups
  • Crisis intervention

Drug and Alcohol Counselor

CIRCLE OF HOPE TREATMENT
09.2020 - 10.2022
  • Educated patients on detox and withdrawal, medications, addiction, recovery, coping skills and community resources
  • Maintained thorough clinical treatment notes
  • Identified treatment goals based on individual diagnosis and history
  • Conducted individual and group sessions for clients
  • Organized treatment projects that focused on problem solving skills and creative thinking
  • Discussed with offenders how such issues as drug and alcohol abuse and anger management problems might have played roles in past criminal behavior
  • Developed client treatment plans based on research, clinical experience and client histories
  • Worked closely with team members to deliver project requirements, develop solutions and meet deadlines
  • Worked professionally to handle clients requirements and needs
  • Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain and optimize patient outcomes
  • Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions
  • Manage the clients medication
  • Provided excellent service to patients through personable communication
  • Documented patient interactions in compliance with HIPAA requirements
  • Accurately documented all observations, interventions, and concerns in patient charts and electronic systems, sustaining continuum of care from admission through to discharge
  • Conducted 30-minute and unscheduled checks on patients, immediately responding to hazardous incidents or crises to maintain safe milieu
  • Administered psychotropic drugs and other medications, adhering to medication schedules and making adjustments commensurate with patients' condition and response
  • Developed and distributed monthly patient satisfaction surveys
  • Handled various patient-oriented duties, including vital sign monitoring, medication administration and patient behavior assessments
  • Counseled patients, discussed substance use and worked closely with individuals to identify positive and healthy life choices
  • Provided client assessments upon admission and discharge
  • Communicated with patients regarding continuing care and medications and discussed treatment plans with family members and guardians
  • Delivered counseling services, including one-on-one, and group counseling

Lead Support Staff

SECOND CHANCE SOBER LIVING
07.2019 - 07.2020
  • Complete daily logs on members
  • Maintain accountability of members at all times
  • Maintain accurate medication logs
  • Perform routine urinalysis on members as needed or as instructed
  • Enter therapeutic and group services on members chart
  • UA members and enter results in members chart
  • Responded to crisis situations quickly to maintain calm and immediately determine level of assistance needed
  • Developed and deepened relationships with residents and fellow staff
  • Completed daily resident welfare checks and coordinated with facility staff to meet resident needs
  • Maintained utmost confidentiality of residents' information and records in accordance with federal and state requirements
  • Oversaw the intake and discharge processes, which included filling out paperwork, for individuals
  • Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and manage their controlled medication
  • Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.

Lead Support Staff

ALVARADO HOUSE
10.2017 - 10.2018
  • Collaborated with team members to identify and accomplish agency objectives
  • Developed and incorporated community-based programs to meet various needs and monitored each program's effectiveness
  • Offered positive reinforcement and taught life skills regarding chores and hygiene techniques
  • Maintained utmost confidentiality of residents' information and records in accordance with federal and state requirements
  • Oversaw the intake and discharge processes, which included filling out paperwork, for individuals
  • Responded to crisis situations quickly to maintain calm and immediately determine level of assistance needed
  • Developed and deepened relationships with residents and fellow staff
  • Fostered relationships with residents and worked with new residents to optimize acclimation and ease transition to new living environment
  • Conducted rounds of rooms and building to check on compliance and safety issues
  • Facilitated bereavement groups and provided counseling and emotional support to help residents cope with loss
  • Randomly UA clients
  • Contraband search.

Surgical Technician

VALLEY PRESBYTERIAN HOSPITAL
11.2012 - 09.2013
  • Set up equipment, tools and supplies needed for procedures and organize instruments as directed in surgeons' preference cards
  • Handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures
  • Counted and recorded sponges, instruments, and needles at beginning and end of surgical procedures
  • Facilitated invasive, non-invasive, and minimally-invasive procedures by creating safe and functional operating room environments
  • Used retractors, sponges and suctioning and irrigating equipment to create unobstructed operating fields
  • Used hemostatic clamps, suture ligatures, and electrocautery equipment to control bleeding
  • Reviewed surgical requirements and prepped operating room with appropriate tools, equipment and instruments
  • Collaborated with operating room staff to cultivate efficiency and prepare for scheduled and emergency procedures
  • Effectively supported surgeons in fast-paced healthcare environments, resulting in better patient care and less pain medication post-surgery
  • Organized equipment and instruments in alignment with surgical protocols and surgeon preferences.

Cashier Team Lead

RAUL'S MEAT MARKET
04.2011 - 10.2012
  • Managed all product returns professionally and quickly to maintain customer satisfaction
  • Assisted customers to find appropriate products, answered product questions and provided product solutions
  • Stayed up to date on current item discounts to support promotions
  • Helped customer locate and select appropriate merchandise throughout store
  • Maintained high productivity by efficiently processing cash, credit, debit and voucher program payments for customers
  • Unboxed new merchandise and added to shelves in accordance with planograms and stock rotation policies
  • Maximized customer satisfaction by assisting customers complete purchases and locate
  • Processed efficient and accurate cash, check, debit, and credit card payments
  • Counted drawers at start and end of shifts to validate daily records and uphold accounting accuracy
  • Counted product stock to maintain inventory records
  • Accurately handled over $3,500 of payments daily in cash and credit cards payments for all products
  • Worked closely with front-end staff to assist customers
  • Reduced company risk and complied with regulations by properly verifying customer identification for alcohol or tobacco purchases
  • Helped customers find specific products, answering questions and offering advice
  • Kept check-out areas clean, organized, and well-stocked to maintain attractive store.

Education

SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY -

Career Colleges of America
South Gate, CA
09.2012

Skills

  • Defining treatment objectives
  • Family counseling
  • Individual counseling
  • Case management
  • Community resources
  • Team building
  • Problem resolution
  • Flexible
  • Computer skills
  • Leadership skills
  • People skills
  • Excellent customer service skills
  • Bilingual
  • Charting and clinical documentation
  • Reliable and trustworthy
  • First Aid/CPR
  • Active listening
  • Hard worker
  • Multi-tasking and prioritization
  • Counting narcotics
  • Rehabilitation techniques
  • Crisis intervention
  • ACA blocking

Personal Activities

I enjoy being of service to the 12 step fellowship. I also enjoy helping and empowering others.

Timeline

Clinical Coordinator

Restore Health And Wellness Center
11.2022 - Current

Drug and Alcohol Counselor

CIRCLE OF HOPE TREATMENT
09.2020 - 10.2022

Lead Support Staff

SECOND CHANCE SOBER LIVING
07.2019 - 07.2020

Lead Support Staff

ALVARADO HOUSE
10.2017 - 10.2018

Surgical Technician

VALLEY PRESBYTERIAN HOSPITAL
11.2012 - 09.2013

Cashier Team Lead

RAUL'S MEAT MARKET
04.2011 - 10.2012

SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY -

Career Colleges of America
GISSELA MARTINEZ