Kristina Ivey
Carmichael,CA
Summary
Skilled mental health technician proficient in best practices and requirements of behavioral health programs as well as successful support strategies and skill-building exercises. Dedicated to assisting clients with improving daily living through avoidance of harmful substances and ongoing support. Dependable and ethical with superior work ethic.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Airmen
USAF Reserves
01.2023 - Current
- Prepared and documented shipment activities and cargo movements to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
- Developed strategies to optimize utilization of available resources.
- Tracked orders and notified customers of status or potential delays.
- Performed regular audits and assessments of logistics processes to identify weaknesses, improve supply chain operations and minimize waste.
Mental Health Worker
UC Davis
08.2022 - Current
- Documented patient progress in confidential files.
- Developed and implemented activities to help patients develop social and independent living skills.
- Monitored patients progress and provided feedback to treatment team members.
- Collaborated with medical and clinical personnel to coordinate and implement patient treatment plan.
- Observed and monitored patient behavior and responses to treatment.
Mental Health Technician
Heritage Oaks Hospital
11.2021 - 12.2022
- Identified and addressed individual mental health challenges to support patients.
- Documented observations, interventions and concerns in patient charts and electronic systems, sustaining continuum of care from admission through to discharge.
- Conducted 15-minute and unscheduled checks on patients, immediately responding to hazardous incidents or crisis to maintain safe milieu.
Education Coordinator
California Family Health
01.2018 - 03.2021
- Attended seminars, workshops and conventions to remain current on educational research and statistics impacting educational standards.
- Chose and implemented program curricula and collaborated with instructors to align teaching strategies to meet educational goals.
- Coached teachers to improve instructional practices through professional development, modeling instructional strategies and feedback.
Medical Assistant
Atria Senior Living
09.2017 - 09.2018
- Performed preliminary physical tests to accurately record results in patient history summary.
- Educated patients about medications, procedures and physician's instructions.
- Collaborated with local pharmacies to resolve and clarify issues with patient medication.
Medical Assistant
Veterans Affairs Medical Center
08.2011 - 09.2016
- Interviewed and engaged patients to obtain medical history, chief complaints and vital signs.
- Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate treatment.
- Secured patient information and maintained patient confidence by completing and safeguarding medical records.
Education
CCMA - Medical Assisting
08.2021
Associate of Science - Nursing Science
05.2012
Skills
- Excellent Customer Service Skills
- Health Plan Benefits
- Charting and Clinical Documentation
- Knowledge of Medical Terminology
Certification
- Licensed medical assistant - 2025
- CPR Certification
Timeline
Airmen - USAF Reserves
01.2023 - Current
Mental Health Worker - UC Davis
08.2022 - Current
Mental Health Technician - Heritage Oaks Hospital
11.2021 - 12.2022
Education Coordinator - California Family Health
01.2018 - 03.2021
Medical Assistant - Atria Senior Living
09.2017 - 09.2018
Medical Assistant - Veterans Affairs Medical Center
08.2011 - 09.2016
Carrington College California - Sacramento - CCMA, Medical Assisting
American River College - Associate of Science, Nursing Science
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