Melina Palacios
Woodland,CA
Summary
Experienced LVN with clinical expertise in acute care settings, skilled in documenting patient information and maintaining accurate medical records. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, dedicated team player committed to delivering exceptional care while adhering to the scope of practice. Extensive experience in caregiving for special needs individuals and early childhood education. Over 10 years in healthcare field, acquiring valuable knowledge applicable to diverse situations. Compassionate, empathetic, patient, and respectful. Thrives on open communication and seeks continuous learning. Demonstrates strong work ethic and determination. Actively seeking a position to assist others and enhance skills.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Access representative
CommuniCareole Hansen clinic
08.2021 - Current
- First line access, crisis; behavioral health, primary care, prenatal
- Scheduling for all departments and specialties as well as Insurance connections with enrollment specialist
Behavioral Technician
Maxim Behavioral health/ we care4 Yolo
03.2019 - 08.2021
- Job responsibilities: working with clients via Alta regional; This allowed me to be apart of developing behavioral plans and assess clients prior plans to update them to fit each clients needs specific to their daily lives
- Engaged with families and work closely to ensure we execute each plan to the best of our ability
- I also schedule and attend each clients Appointments and work closely with all health care providers
Preschool behavioral technician
St. Lukes Preschool
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Job responsibilities: include playing with children, engaging in meaningful activities, as well as developing IPPS, reading to children, teaching children milestone skills, diapering/toileting, hygiene assistance, assisting all teachers with any given task, also filling in on kitchen duty & prepping meals
Safety Manager/Direct Support Staff
United Cerebral Palsy of Sacramento
08.2014 - 01.2017
- Job responsibilities: include assisting individuals with disabilities
- Setting and achieving their goals and objectives
- Education: how to cook, clean, utilize money management, create art work, and to be as independent as possible within their own skills
- Other duties included documentation, escorting clients to outings and making sure clients maintain clean hygiene (Toileting, grooming and feeding)
Caregiver
Woodland Residential Services
01.2008 - 08.2014
- Job responsibilities: assisting individuals with disabilities in the comfort of their own homes
- My job duties included cooking, cleaning, feeding, changing, toileting, and hygiene
- Enduring each client is well taken care of and comfortable was my primary duty
- I also helped schedule appointments and escort them on outings
Caregiver
Comfort Keepers
01.2007 - 01.2008
- Job responsibilities: Taking care of clients in their home, keep companionship care, cooking, cleaning, feeding, changing, toileting, and grooming
- I also scheduled all client appointments and ensured each client was involved in community outings
Education
Certificate - Early Childhood Education
Woodland Community College
LVN - undefined
Blake Austin college
08.2024
Diploma - undefined
Cache Creek High School
01.2005
Skills
- Team player
- Strong written and communication skills
- Bilingual
- Typing wpm35
- Proficient in MS Word, Excel, Outlook and web browser
- Extensive Customer Service Experience
- All Personal Care maintenance of patient
- Experience in developing IP and behavioral plans
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Access representative
CommuniCareole Hansen clinic
08.2021 - Current
Behavioral Technician
Maxim Behavioral health/ we care4 Yolo
03.2019 - 08.2021
Preschool behavioral technician
St. Lukes Preschool
01.2017 - 01.2019
Safety Manager/Direct Support Staff
United Cerebral Palsy of Sacramento
08.2014 - 01.2017
Caregiver
Woodland Residential Services
01.2008 - 08.2014
Caregiver
Comfort Keepers
01.2007 - 01.2008
Certificate - Early Childhood Education
Woodland Community College
LVN - undefined
Blake Austin college
Diploma - undefined
Cache Creek High School
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