Wynda Fuentes
Richmond,KY
Summary
Highly-efficient professional individual with over 10+ years of experience in the Mental Health/Case Manager and Social Work field. Recognized for providing excellent communication skills and rapport with clients and families. As well as outstanding mental and physical health care services for assigned patients.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Coordinator Manager
New Vista Behavioral Health
Lexington, KY
10.2018 - 02.2023
- Supervise Medical Appointment Associates.
- Delegate tasks, maintain medical records.
- Schedule medical appointments for IDD/Mental Health clients.
- Store and dispense medications for clients.
- Complete monthly paperwork/medication forms.
- Follow company policies and procedures/DDID licensure.
- Coordinated with other healthcare providers to build healthcare plans for patient's specific needs.
- Discussed new medications and technologies specific to patient's conditions.
- Attended training courses and seminars to remain up-to-date on emerging medical technology and techniques.
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
Mental Health Worker II/Case Manager
Merced County Mental Health
Merced, CA
07.2016 - 06.2018
- Provided Case Management Services.
- Assists individuals in gaining access to medical, social, educational, and/or other services.
- Link mental health patients to outside resources the community offers.
- Assist patients with housing, food vouchers, applying for employment, social security, and locating
support groups, etc. - Establish rapport with mental health clients by providing counseling and needed guidance (behavior modification).
- Take collaborative action in coordinating services with other providers.
- Monitor client's progress toward achieving objectives specified in the treatment plan.
- Attend and assist client with court hearings.
- Conduct assessments to determine individual needs
- Developed personalized care plan to address stated objectives.
Independent Living Professional/Instructor
Central Valley Training Center
Merced CA
12.2012 - 07.2016
- Assist individuals with developmental disabilities
- Replacing challenging behaviors with more appropriate, socially acceptable behavior.
- Utilize non-adverse behavior management skills and techniques.
- Assist with feeding and toilet use.
- Run groups, and transport consumers.
- Attend all NCI and CPR mandatory trainings
Mental Health Manager/Training Coordinator
California Psychiatric Transition
Delhi, CA
11.2004 - 11.2012
- Implement acute psychiatric treatment plans and follow up target behaviors.
- Assist mentally impaired or emotionally disturbed patients.
- Monitoring behaviors, lead groups.
- Communicate with conservators and social workers.
- Transport residents to doctors appointments & court hearings.
- Interact with residents by providing therapeutic counseling in an attempt to de-escalate residents behaviors.
- Restrain residents when necessary.
- Taking vital signs
- Making sure fellow mental health workers are doing their job correctly and in a timely manner.
- Training new employees and getting them familiarized with the residents daily activities and their
treatment plans. - Documented client progress in confidential files.
Certified Nurses Assistant
Worland Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center
Merced CA
03.2003 - 06.2004
- Work with Alzheimer patients in the Alzheimer's unit.
- Provide basic patient care under direction of nursing staff.
- Perform duties, such as feed, bathe, dress, or groom.
- Move patients, change linens.
- Interact with patients to make them comfortable as possible.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Ashford University
San Diego, CA2024
Skills
- Customer Service
- Microsoft Office(Word, Outlook, Excel)
- Scheduling
- Billing
- Management
- Behavior Management
- Alzheimer's Care
- Dementia Care
- Social Work
- Medical Technology
- Mental Health
- Medication Administration
Certification
- CPR/First Aid certified
February 2023 to February 2025 - NCI, CPI, and MAP Certified
February 2023 to February 2025 - Certified Labor, Postpartum & Infant Care Doula
March 2023
Timeline
Medical Coordinator Manager
New Vista Behavioral Health
10.2018 - 02.2023
Mental Health Worker II/Case Manager
Merced County Mental Health
07.2016 - 06.2018
Independent Living Professional/Instructor
Central Valley Training Center
12.2012 - 07.2016
Mental Health Manager/Training Coordinator
California Psychiatric Transition
11.2004 - 11.2012
Certified Nurses Assistant
Worland Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center
03.2003 - 06.2004
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Ashford University