Monitored vital signs including temperature, blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration rate, and oxygen saturation levels.
Maintained a safe environment by removing hazards from patient areas and reporting safety concerns to supervisor.
Assisted Registered Nurses by providing basic needs for patients such as eating, dressing, bathing, and toileting.
Escorted patients before and after surgical procedures.
Documented patient activity to medical team and reviewed patient records to provide an in-depth report for fellow observational staff.
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft and Informed Consent shadowing alongside Pedro Jovel Gallegos, PA.
Endoscopic Procedure and Diagnosis Review shadowing alongside Dr. Stephen J. Bickston, MD.
Mental Health Assistant
VCUHealth
Richmond, Virginia
04.2022 - 05.2023
Cultivated relationships with patients, discussing ways to help improve overall health while alleviating self-harm practices.
Monitored patients' well-being and reported changes of unusual behavior or physical illness to medical staff.
Encouraged healthy lifestyle habits by providing advice about diet, exercise, sleep hygiene.
Encouraged patients to develop interpersonal skills and engage in social interactions through assisting therapeutic activities.
Designed and presented an engaging presentation focused on the pathology of eating disorders, including evidence-based methodologies for devising comprehensive treatment plans targeted at optimizing eating disorder patient outcomes.
Residential Counselor (DSP)
ResCare / Community Alternatives of Virginia
Winchester, VA
02.2021 - 08.2021
Authored detailed records of patient care, personal progress, medication administration and changes in health conditions.
Enhanced patient wellbeing by supporting participation in recreational activities.
Worked with patients and families to design meal, rehabilitation and other plans for long-term success.
Scheduled and transported clients to doctor's appointments and errands.
Conducted medication administration, personal hygiene and other activities of daily living along with effectively acclimating clients into the community.
Certified Medication Aide and First Aide completion.
ABA Therapist
New Horizons ABA
Winchester, VA
08.2020 - 01.2021
Performed behavioral interventions to teach communication, social and daily living skills and reduce problematic behaviors in home, community and school settings.
Conducted neuropsychological assessments of intelligence, academic ability, attention, concentration, sensorimotor function, language, learning and memory.
Consulted supervising BCBA to assist in treatment implementation
Delivered individualized treatment for children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders or other behavioral and social challenges using applied behavior analysis principles.
Designed and implemented rehabilitation plans for patients with cognitive dysfunctions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA
05-2024
Mental Health Technician Program - Mental Health Technician
CareerStep
Lehi, Utah
02.2021
Skills
Clinical Documentation
Case Management
Medical Terminology
HIPAA Compliance
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification
Certified in Basic Life Support through American Heart Association
Applied Behavior Analysis knowledge
Compassionate client care
Teamwork and Collaboration
APA formatting
Timeline
Patient Safety Associate
VCUHealth
05.2023 - Current
Mental Health Assistant
VCUHealth
04.2022 - 05.2023
Residential Counselor (DSP)
ResCare / Community Alternatives of Virginia
02.2021 - 08.2021
ABA Therapist
New Horizons ABA
08.2020 - 01.2021
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Virginia Commonwealth University
Mental Health Technician Program - Mental Health Technician