Ndingwan Samuel M
San Jose,CA
Summary
Hardworking compassionate with progressive experience across various mental health settings. Background working in in-patient environments. Knowledgeable in providing holistic care and volunteerism.
Also a very focus and goal oriented person with result base approach to work.
Compassionate Mental Health Worker with experience in providing comprehensive care and support to individuals suffering from mental health disorders. Strengths include active listening, problem-solving, crisis intervention and the ability to build trust-based relationships with clients. Previous roles have demonstrated success in reducing patient anxiety levels through empathetic counseling and effective treatment planning.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mental Health Worker
Valley Medical Center EPS/BAP
San Jose, California
11.2025 - Current
- Provided direct support to individuals in crisis situations at Valley Medical Center.
- Assisted in conducting assessments to determine patient needs and mental health status.
- Collaborated with team members to develop and implement treatment plans for patients.
- Triage Patients and monitoring behaviors and interven PRN
- Follow up of labs for patients
- Monitoring of patients on One to one basis and Q15
- Assist Patients with ADLs and other assisted care services.
Residential Mental Health Worker
Kaiser Permanente BHC
Santa Clara, California
11.2024 - Current
- Assisted clients with daily living activities and personal care needs.
- Provided emotional support and crisis intervention to individuals in distress.
- Observed and documented client behavior and progress in treatment plans.
- Triage Patients during intake
- Assist in meal serving and snacks to patients
- Organize and Coordinate groups.
Caregiver
Allegra Health/ Morning Star Assisted Living
San Jose, California
05.2023 - 12.2023
- Assisted residents with daily living activities and personal care tasks.
- Monitored residents' health and reported changes to nursing staff.
- Provided companionship and emotional support to enhance resident well-being.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization in living spaces and communal areas.
- Assisted with meal preparation and ensured proper dietary needs were met.
- Participated in recreational activities to promote social engagement among residents.
- Collaborated with team members to develop personalized care plans for residents.
- Supported bathing, dressing and personal care needs.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Performed light housekeeping tasks related to the client's care such as laundry and changing linens.
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
- Laundered clothing and bedding to prevent infection.
- Encouraged independence while promoting self-care skills such as bathing, grooming and toileting needs.
RN Ophthalmic clinical officer
PCC HEALTH SERVICES CAMEROON
Agenda, North west
07.2011 - 10.2022
- Administered medications and treatments per physician orders and established protocols.
- Conceptualization of care of patient suffering from eye disease and those to under operations (pre and post care)
- Assisted in developing patient care plans based on individual needs.
- Ensures the general running of the out patient services for patients throught Visual aquity, vital signs monitoring, biomicroscopy processes, visual field test and analysis, refractive and optometrist services through pharmacy services and dicharge.
- Coordinates outreach services.
RN
St Joseph Catholic Hospital bamenda
Bamenda, North West
07.2010 - 04.2011
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by healthcare providers.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported any changes to the medical team.
- Educated patients and families on health management and post-discharge care.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop patient-centered care plans.
- Maintained accurate patient records using electronic health record systems.
- Provided compassionate support to patients and families during difficult times.
- Trained new nursing staff on protocols and departmental workflows in a clinical setting.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
Education
Post-Graduate Certificate - Clinical Ophthalmology
Jinja School of Ophthalmic Clinical Officer
Jinja Uganda, Eastern 07.2017 - 07.2018
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Catholic University UCAC Yaounde
Yaounde , Center 10.2010 - 11.2011
Associate of Science - Nursing
St Louis University Institute of Health
Bamenda, Northwest 10.2007 - 10.2010
Skills
- Crisis intervention
- Patient assessment
- Treatment planning
- Group facilitation
- Behavioral monitoring
- Care coordination
- Emotional support
- Patient triage
- Documentation skills
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Conflict resolution
- Active listening
- Time management
- Stress management
- Goal development
- Client outreach
- Patient advocacy
- Care delivery
- Patient evaluations
- Therapeutic communication
- Suicide prevention
- Condition tracking
Languages
English/French
Professional
Certification
- Licensed RN with Carlifornia board of registered Nurses.
- Licensed RN/ophthalmic Cli officer with Cameroon Nurses Council and Ophthalmic personnel
- Certified by jiont Council of Allied health/Ophthalmic clinicians Uganda/ East Africa
- BLS/ CPR American Heart Association
Websites
Affiliations
- I am a practicing Christian with upheld value system.
- I also volunteer with Color of Rose foundation offering community services in the USA and in Africa
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Mental Health Worker
Valley Medical Center EPS/BAP
11.2025 - Current
Residential Mental Health Worker
Kaiser Permanente BHC
11.2024 - Current
Caregiver
Allegra Health/ Morning Star Assisted Living
05.2023 - 12.2023
Post-Graduate Certificate - Clinical Ophthalmology
Jinja School of Ophthalmic Clinical Officer
07.2017 - 07.2018
RN Ophthalmic clinical officer
PCC HEALTH SERVICES CAMEROON
07.2011 - 10.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Catholic University UCAC Yaounde
10.2010 - 11.2011
RN
St Joseph Catholic Hospital bamenda
07.2010 - 04.2011
Associate of Science - Nursing
St Louis University Institute of Health
10.2007 - 10.2010