Julie Castillo
Summary
Dedicated individual with excellent interpersonal skills and a Bachelor of Social Work certification. Delivered exceptional patient support in community-based treatment facility and contributed to many patients' status improvements. Experienced in working with clients from diverse cultural and religious backgrounds. Superb communications skills and compassionate nature enabled positive outcomes in challenging environment.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Behavioral Health Associate
Peak Behavioral Hospital
08.2023 - Current
- Performed scheduled patient safety checks and documented results to establish patients' well-being.
- Observed patient behaviors and mental status and notified RN of unusual or potentially dangerous occurrences.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with clients to create safe and supportive environment.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions to help clients develop coping strategies and social skills.
- Escorted patients from unit to meals, activities, and visitation areas to maintain standard of safety and security.
- Assisted with patient restraint and seclusion scenarios to create safe environment for patient and medical personnel.
- Applied de-escalation and limit-setting techniques to promote patient cooperation.
Staff
Las Cruces Public Schools
01.2022 - 06.2023
- Assist students when a difficult situation arises
- Checked their grades, attendance and school transcript to make sure they are on the right track to graduate
- Perform home visits for students who stopped attending school or had bad attendance record
- Advocate for the students by planning meetings and setting goals, connected clients to outside resources
- Set meetings with parents to discuss child's school progress
- Translated for those with language barriers in meetings
- Ability to support families from different cultures.
- NM Attendance Improvement Funding Grant-(832,000-1million) : Participated in the research and writing of the grant proposal request. Assisted in proofreading, citing and analyzing the data.
Student Employee
DACC/ Avanza
03.2020 - 12.2022
- Register new student and guide them on how to add or drop classes
- Connect students to their financial aid advisor or academic advisor
- Provide students with community resources such as child care assistance, food pantries or housing
- Create flyers to distribute information about the program and inform students that the services are free
- Research scholarships that students might be interested in or may qualify for
Care Provider
Addus Home Health Care
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Administer bedside or personal care
- Care for individuals or families during periods of incapacitation, family disruption, or convalescence
- Perform health-related tasks, such as monitoring vital signs and medication, under the direction of registered nurses or physiotherapists
- Provide clients with communication assistance , typing their correspondence or obtaining information for them.
- Prepare and maintain records of client progress and services performed, reporting changes in client condition to manager or supervisor
- Maintained daily living standards by assisting clients with personal hygiene needs.
- Made beds, swept floors and sanitized surfaces to support activities of daily living.
- Engaged with patients and families to provide emotional support and daily living instruction.
Education
Master of Social Work - Social Work
Western New Mexico University
Silver City, NM12.2024
Bachelor of Social Work - Social Work
New Mexico State University
Las Cruces, NM05.2023
Associate of Arts And Sciences -
NMSU/Dona Ana Community College
Sunland Park, NM08.2021
High School Diploma -
Santa Teresa High School
Santa Teresa, NM05.2018
Skills
- Strong communication
- Flexibility
- Computer skills (ie Microsoft Office)
- Good work ethic
- Community assistance knowledge
- Progress Monitoring
- Bilingual in Spanish and English
- Crisis Intervention
- Goal Setting
- Expertise in Crisis Intervention Techniques
- Patient safety and behavior management
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
References
Alma Olacio
Program Specialist
Dona Ana Community College
(575)-874-7804
aolacio@dacc.nmsu.edu
Cynthia Perez
DACC Avanza Program
Student Success Advocate
(575)-874-7810
cperez@dacc.nmsu.edu
Timeline
Behavioral Health Associate
Peak Behavioral Hospital
08.2023 - Current
Staff
Las Cruces Public Schools
01.2022 - 06.2023
Student Employee
DACC/ Avanza
03.2020 - 12.2022
Care Provider
Addus Home Health Care
01.2019 - 01.2021
Master of Social Work - Social Work
Western New Mexico University
Bachelor of Social Work - Social Work
New Mexico State University
Associate of Arts And Sciences -
NMSU/Dona Ana Community College
High School Diploma -
Santa Teresa High School
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