Jovina Soares
Exceptionally dedicated and focused individual who excels at prioritizing, multitasking, and achieving project goals. Well-developed interpersonal communication skills to effectively work in a fast-paced environment. Flexible and hardworking with a strong drive to improve professional skills and exceed expectations. Compassionate and proven Milieu Managing Therapist with 20 years of direct patient care in the mental health setting.
Experienced in providing comprehensive patient care, focusing on activities of daily living under the supervision of healthcare professionals. Demonstrates a strong commitment to patient safety through continuous observation and adherence to infection control protocols. Skilled in facilitating educational and emotional support groups, contributing to individualized treatment plans, and maintaining confidentiality while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. Certified in CPR, AED, and First Aid, ensuring readiness for crisis intervention and emergency response.\n
Work History
Mental Health Specialist
5 Years 9 Months- Provided clients with recommendations to community resources.
- Documented client progress in confidential files.
- Performed client assessments and developed treatment plans.
- Created and administered group [Type] psycho-education programs to provide life skills, family support, and community integration services to patients.
Adolescent Milieu Manager Mental Health Specialist
5 Years- Led educational, activity, and emotional support groups throughout the day, fostering engagement and personal development among patients.
- Work together with treatment team to conduct and implement individualized treatment plans for each patient's specific needs.
- Engage in continuous observation of patients and the milieu to ensure the safety, active treatment, and participation of all patients.
- Delivered patient care for activities of daily living, including bathing, feeding, and dressing, ensuring comfort and dignity under registered nurse supervision.
- Comply with infection control protocols related to COVID-19 by patients, visitors, and staff.
Mental Health Specialist
2 Years- Delivered direct clinical care to patients admitted for psychiatric assistance, collaborating with Mental Health Coordinator and Clinical Supervisor to ensure comprehensive treatment.
- Maintained patient confidentiality while collaborating with staff and external support agencies to effectively implement tailored behavior plans.
- Ensure patient safety at all times via safety and wellness checks.
- Engage in crisis interventions if the patient is observed being unsafe to self or others.
- Documented patient activity and progress throughout the day, ensuring timely and professional communication to support care continuity.
Adolescent Milieu Manager/Mental Health Specialist
10 Years- Delivered patient care using de-escalation techniques and conducted safety checks to ensure a secure environment.
- Provide patient care while practicing de-escalation techniques and conducting safety checks.
- Provide compassionate care for psychiatric patients, while always respecting their human rights.
- Assisted registered nurse with patient assessments and care coordination. with patients' medication regulation.
- Run therapeutic groups with patients and provide alternative group materials to patients with adverse treatment plans.
- Perform observational techniques to ensure that patients are actively participating in treatment provided to them, and to determine whether the patient has any changes in behavior, ADLs, and/or vitals, and report to charge RN.
- Assist RN with patients' medication regulation.
- Facilitated therapeutic groups and tailored activities for patients with adverse treatment plans to enhance engagement.
- Assist the treatment team with developing treatment and discharge plans as well as behavioral health assessments.