Nina Hughes
San Pedro,CA
Summary
Pre-Health graduate and newly certified EMT with an extensive background as a Behavioral Health Technician, offering a unique combination of foundational medical knowledge and expert crisis de-escalation skills. Proven ability to remain calm and decisive in high-pressure environments while managing acute psychiatric and medical emergencies. Highly motivated, eager to learn, and dedicated to helping with patient assessment and vital signs monitoring.
Overview
1
1
Certification
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Behavioral Health Technician
Clear Behavioral Health
Redondo Beach, CA
10.2022 - Current
- Serving as a trained BLS and Naloxone first responder, acting as the initial point of contact to identify
and immediately intervene during life-threatening opioid overdoses and acute medical crises. - Conducting specimen collection for drug screenings and laboratory compliance.
- Conducting regular client rounds and providing continuous direct observation to ensure a safe and
therapeutic environment. - Facilitating and documenting patient admission intake and discharge forms and orientation protocols.
- Performing comprehensive safety searches of patients and their personal belongings to maintain a
contraband-free environment. - Facilitating group sessions, promoting engagement and communication among participants.
- Monitoring patients' mental health status, documenting observations in electronic health records.
- Serving as the first point of contact to identify, manage, and safely de-escalate acute behavioral or
mental health crises. - Providing immediate, front-line emotional support and crisis intervention to stabilize patients in distress.
- Leading documentation for group processing sessions and tracking patient progress for the supervising
clinical team. - Ensuring facility compliance with health, safety, and cleanliness standards.
- Coordinating logistics and transporting patients safely to scheduled medical appointments and
therapeutic meetings.
Barista/Cashier
South Bay Alano Club
Hermosa Beach, CA
12.2021 - 09.2022
- Provided exceptional customer service, resolving inquiries and enhancing guest experiences.
- Managed cash register transactions, ensuring accurate processing of payments.
- Delivered high-quality beverage preparation in fast-paced environment.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of workstations, adhering to health safety standards.
- Assisted in training new staff on operational procedures and customer engagement techniques.
Barista/Cashier
Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf
Redondo Beach, CA
05.2021 - 04.2022
- Developed knowledge of menu items to offer personalized recommendations to customers.
- Used POS system to accurately enter orders and process payments.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline workflow and improve service efficiency.
- Participated in inventory management, assisting with stock counts and supply ordering processes.
- Sanitized equipment and wiped down counters and tables to prevent spread of germs.
- Learned every menu item's preparation and numerous off-label drinks to meet customer needs.
- Prepared specialty drinks such as cappuccinos, lattes and mochas.
Education
EMT -
West Coast EMT
Torrance, CA09-2026
Associate of Science - Pre Health Professions
Los Angeles Harbor College
Wilmington, CA06-2026
Skills
- Emergency Medical Care: BLS, CPR, and rapid patient assessment
- Patient Monitoring: Vital signs (blood pressure, pulse, SpO2, respiration, temperature)
- Wound & Trauma Management: Bleeding control, splinting, spinal immobilization, and aseptic dressing application
- Crisis Management & Patient Safety: Proficient in verbal de-escalation techniques, therapeutic communication, and continuous risk assessment to maintain a safe environment during psychiatric crises and acute patient agitation
Certification
- EMT - National Registry Emergency Medical Technician
- BLS - AHA-certified
- SUDRC - Substance Use Disorder Registered Counselor
Timeline
Behavioral Health Technician
Clear Behavioral Health
10.2022 - Current
Barista/Cashier
South Bay Alano Club
12.2021 - 09.2022
Barista/Cashier
Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf
05.2021 - 04.2022
EMT -
West Coast EMT
Associate of Science - Pre Health Professions
Los Angeles Harbor College