Rocio Alvarado
Vero Beach,FL
Summary
Compassionate Nursing Assistant/BHT diligent about serving patient's medical and personal needs. Focused on delivering high-quality care to individuals from diverse backgrounds. Dedicated to protecting patient safety and promoting satisfaction with facility services. Kind and energetic professional with outstanding bedside manner and charting abilities.
As a dedicated Behavioral Health Technician, I have developed a deep passion for supporting individuals on their journey toward recovery and stability. Through my experience, I’ve gained strong skills in patient care, crisis intervention, and teamwork, while also learning the importance of leadership and accountability within a clinical setting. I’m now ready to take the next step in my career and embrace a new adventure as a Supervisor of Behavioral Health Technicians. I’m excited to guide, motivate, and support my team, ensuring we provide the highest quality of care and foster a positive, collaborative environment for both staff and clients
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Nursing Assistant
Cleveland Clinic
Vero Beach, FL
07.2022 - Current
- Assisted patients with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Provided companionship to patients, monitored their emotional well-being, and offered reassurance when needed.
- Assisted nurses and physicians with patient care, including bathing, dressing, transferring to beds and wheelchairs, and taking vital signs.
- Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times.
- Managed supplies and restocked inventory to promote optimal availability for patient care.
- Answered signal lights, bells and requests-for-service to assist patient services fulfillment.
- Assisted patients with their activities of daily living, including eating, grooming, toileting, ambulation, and hygiene.
- Recorded patient conditions and vital signs before and after medical operations.
- Demonstrated respect and regard for dignity of patients, families and fellow employees to promote professional, responsible and courteous environment.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Collected specimens from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
Behavior Health Technician
PUR Health and Wellness
Vero Beach
06.2025 - 10.2025
- Monitored patient behavior and documented progress in electronic health records for accurate reporting.
- Implemented individualized treatment plans to support patient recovery and behavioral health improvement.
- Trained new staff members on protocol adherence and safety procedures in behavioral health settings.
- Built and maintained positive staff relationships to promote teamwork and better serve clients.
- Conducted thorough assessments of patient needs, identifying appropriate goals and interventions for their unique situations.
- Completed documentation for every incident and forwarded to correct personnel for review.
- Served as an advocate for clients within the treatment team, ensuring their voices were heard and their needs were met.
- Recognized individuals under influence of drugs or alcohol and typical behaviors associated with each.
- Conducted client rounds to check on residents.
- Developed visual schedules and other supports for clients requiring additional structure during daily activities, increasing independence levels over time.
- Facilitated on-site activities, support groups, and outings for clients.
- Searched resident belongings prior to and during stays.
- Documented detailed progress notes, facilitating accurate tracking of patient progress and enabling adjustments to treatment plans as needed.
- Taught clients how to complete basic household chores and prepare food.
- Kept facility clean, performed basic maintenance, and restocked supplies to support program needs.
- Prepared and submitted daily Type reports to management.
- Delivered training sessions to clinical staff on best practices in behavioral support, contributing to an improved standard of care facilitywide.
- Treated clients and families with respect and dignity.
- Charted on each patient daily.
Education
Associate of Arts - Heath And Science
Indian River State College
Ft. Pierce, FL05-2024
Skills
- Patient Care
- Electronic Charting
- Multitasking
- Basic Life Support
- Bedside manner
- Fast leaner
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Attention to details
- Compassion and Empathy
Education and Training
other
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Behavior Health Technician
PUR Health and Wellness
06.2025 - 10.2025
Nursing Assistant
Cleveland Clinic
07.2022 - Current
Associate of Arts - Heath And Science
Indian River State College