Samantha A. Habon
Honolulu,HI
Summary
Skilled mental health technician with acute psychiatric background. Supported numerous patients in an in-patient treatment facility and played key role in achievement of positive patient outcomes. Excellent communications and patient management skills leading to desirable results.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Unit Associate
Adventist Health Castle Medical Center
2021.10 - Current
- Organized and maintained patient chart filing system to promote quick data finding for staff.
- Answered phone calls and messages for physician, medical facility, and handling patient inquiries.
- Registered and verified patient records before triage with most up-to-date information
- Coordinated referrals through insurance and other medical specialists and documented details in patient charts.
- Contacted hospitals to confirm patients medical histories and prevent inaccurate diagnoses and treatments.
- Completed administrative patient intakes with case histories, insurance information, and mandated forms.
- Scheduled patient appointments in respective doctors' calendars and followed up with reminder phone calls
Mental Health Technician
Adventist Health Castle Medical Center
2020.08 - Current
- Identified behaviors that necessitated intervention and obtained assistance from qualified personnel to complete intervention.
- Implements psychosocial interventions, facilitate therapeutic educational group meetings, and supported patients with guidance from RN or medical professional
- Supported patients needing medical care to relieve patient anxiety, assists with basic activities of daily living (ADLs), and promote positive outcomes.
- Assisted with patient restraint and seclusion scenarios to create safe environment for patient and medical personnel.
- Facilitate therapeutic educational group meetings and supported patients with guidance from RN or other medical professionals.
Admissions Specialist Student Assistant
University Of Hawaii - West Oahu
2018.07 - 2020.01
- Helped with interview process, orientation program and implementation of admissions policies as applications were considered and members selected.
- Assisted applicants with admissions packet, admissions-related questions, documentation, processing, and served as point of contact throughout admissions process.
- Proficient in student information systems database (UH Banner & Onbase), updated application requirements, and performed other high functioning database-related duties.
- Assisted with coordinating, planning, and organizing University activities and events.
- Conducted single and group campus tours for variety of prospective students.
Enrollment Services Assistant
University Of Hawaii - West Oahu
2018.07 - 2020.01
- Assisted and informed students and public in areas of admissions, financial aid, and records.
- Performed clerical work related to verification and processing of students form and documentations.
- Answered multi-line phone calls, direct calls, and faxes.
Sales Lead/Sales Associate
Ann Taylor
2015.08 - 2018.07
- Communicated store goals, new training strategies, new existing policies, promotions, and merchandising to store associates.
- Motivated team members to build new customer relationships to exceed store goals.
- Built lasting customer relationships by providing product guidance, follow up purchases, and opening accounts.
- Assisted in marketing and promotion of products.
Education
Master of Arts - Counseling Psychology, MFT
Chaminade University of Honolulu
Honolulu, HI06.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Social Sciences Psychology
University of Hawaii - West Oahu
Kapolei, HI05.2020
Skills
- Discharge Planning
- Empathy Training
- Patient Care
- Rehabilitation
- Treatment Planning
- ADLs Assistance
- Mental Health Support
- First Aid/CPR
- SQ: Suicide Risks and Prevention (PA)
- Empathy Training
- Basic Life Support Certification
- T.E.A.M-Techniques for Effective Aggression Management
Leadership & Service Experience
Pearlside Church, 09/2019 to Present
Worship Team Vocalist
Pearlside Church, 11/2017 to 09/2019
Preschool Teacher Volunteer
Child & Family Services , 10/2019 to 03/2020
Ho'opono Mamo Juvenile Assessment Program Volunteer
Miss Oahu Filipina 2017 Scholarship Pageant, 01/2017 to 06/2017
Pageant Finalist
St. Joseph Church Retreat #110, 08/2016-10/2016
Co-Director
Timeline
Unit Associate
Adventist Health Castle Medical Center
2021.10 - Current
Mental Health Technician
Adventist Health Castle Medical Center
2020.08 - Current
Admissions Specialist Student Assistant
University Of Hawaii - West Oahu
2018.07 - 2020.01
Enrollment Services Assistant
University Of Hawaii - West Oahu
2018.07 - 2020.01
Sales Lead/Sales Associate
Ann Taylor
2015.08 - 2018.07
Master of Arts - Counseling Psychology, MFT
Chaminade University of Honolulu
Bachelor of Arts - Social Sciences Psychology
University of Hawaii - West Oahu
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