Michelle Guzman
St. Cloud,FL
Summary
Solution-centric technician with 6+ years working in residential health care; providing exceptional assistance with elderly, individuals with mental health and addiction recovery. Empathetic and with inherent advocacy; I am ambitious to make a genuine difference in the world and end stigma around mental health and addiction.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Mental Health Technician
The Blackberry Center
Saint Cloud, FL
08.2023 - Current
- Provided direct behavioral intervention services to provide therapeutic relief with escalated clients.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions focused on teaching appropriate behavior modification techniques amongst 50 clients.
- Ensured safety of all clients through continuous observation and monitoring during shift hours.
- Monitored vital signs, including pulse, respiration and temperature, of psychiatric patients.
- Documented observations, interventions and concerns in patient charts and collaborate with nurses and doctors to create client relief care plans.
- Assisted physicians in patient care by transcribing and entering orders into the Electronic Medical Record system.
Caretaker (Personal Care Aide)
Brookside Residential Care Home
Danbury, CT
01.2017 - Current
- Scheduled client appointments, monitored insurance updates, handled tele-visits, doctor’s orders, and processed MARS (Medical Administration Records)
- Meal prep and cooked for 20 residents while following a variety of food restrictions and diets (ex: diabetic, liquid, post surgery)
- Organized, confirmed pharmacy delivery, and passed out medications to 20 residents which lead to obtaining Medcert through Connecticut Department of Public Health
- Administered basic wound care and provided bathing for dementia and fall risk patients.
Substance Abuse Disorder Technician
MCCA
Danbury, CT
08.2022 - 01.2023
- Obtain information through client intake assessments; read and process UA’s, drug screenings, breathalyzer tests, and conduct full searches of drug paraphernalia or contraband on person
- Oversee general behavioral and mental health of unit, diffuse aggression among clients, and ensure recovery process goes uninterrupted
- Organize and update client demographics, toxicity screenings, RX sheets through Excel
- Support clients through addiction detoxification and report client adherence to program goals, objectives and procedures.
Education
Certified Medication Aide -
CT, Department of Health
01.2022
Advanced Placement Honors in English Literature and Psychology -
Danbury High School
06.2016
Skills
- Data Presentation
- Project Management
- Medication Administration
- Microsoft Excel
- Health, Safety, HIPAA Compliance
- Customer Service
- Leadership
- Presentation Writing
- Knowledge of medical terminology
- Crisis Intervention
- Care Plan Development
Timeline
Mental Health Technician
The Blackberry Center
08.2023 - Current
Substance Abuse Disorder Technician
MCCA
08.2022 - 01.2023
Caretaker (Personal Care Aide)
Brookside Residential Care Home
01.2017 - Current
Certified Medication Aide -
CT, Department of Health
Advanced Placement Honors in English Literature and Psychology -
Danbury High School
Similar Profiles
Emily RodriguezEmily Rodriguez
Mental Health Technician at The Blackberry CenterMental Health Technician at The Blackberry Center
Kristin HodilKristin Hodil
Phlebotomist at The Blackberry CenterPhlebotomist at The Blackberry Center
Kristin HodilKristin Hodil
Phlebotomist at The Blackberry CenterPhlebotomist at The Blackberry Center
Erica LovettErica Lovett
Area Manager of Operations at AmazonArea Manager of Operations at Amazon
April KellyApril Kelly
Public Educator, Secondary Grades 6-12 at Osceola County District and Clark County, NVPublic Educator, Secondary Grades 6-12 at Osceola County District and Clark County, NV