Selina Martinez
San Leandro,CA
Summary
8+ years’ experience helping patients with mental health illnesses and disorders. Supported numerous patients in a residential facility and hospital setting. Fostered a healthy and therapeutic environment for patients and ensuring adherence to treatment plans.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mental Health Technician
Fremont Hospital
10.2023 - 04.2024
- Developed strong rapport with patients, establishing trust and fostering positive relationships conducive to healing.
- Educated patients on coping strategies and self-help techniques to better manage their mental health symptoms.
- Performed safety checks and documented results to establish patients' well-being.
- Recorded patients' pulse, blood pressure and respirations (TPRs) to assess and document important health information.
- Empowered patients by setting realistic goals, encouraging personal growth, and celebrating achievements throughout the recovery process.
- Provided crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques for patients experiencing emotional distress or exhibiting aggressive behaviors.
Residential Home Care Provider
Pomeroy Recreation & Rehabilitation Center
03.2021 - Current
- Took patient vital signs, height and weight measurements and monitored glucose levels
- Led recreational activities for enhanced patient outcomes.
- Documented progress notes thoroughly to track client achievements, concerns, or changes in behavior patterns that may need attention from the interdisciplinary team.
- Reduced hospitalization rates by closely monitoring symptoms and alerting healthcare providers when intervention was needed.
- Delivered high-quality care under pressure in emergency situations, ensuring the safety of both the patient and caregiver team members present at those times.
Community Living Instructor
Toolworks
03.2016 - 02.2021
- Implemented Individual Service Plans (ISP) goals and objectives based on the needs and interests of persons served.
- Received positive feedback from supervisors by providing continuous management on the client’s behalf.
- Awarded employee of the month by exceeding job expectations in job performance.
- Distributed medication and operated, monitored hyperbaric chambers.
- Gained strong leadership skills by managing projects from start to finish.
- Answered patients’ call lights and requests and reported observations of the patient to the supervisor.
Education
Psychology
Merritt College
Oakland, CASkills
- Psychiatry
- Acute Care
- Medication Administration
- Vital signs
- Patient Care
- Patient Safety Management
- Behavior Management
- Clinical Documentation
- Crisis Intervention
- De-Escalation Techniques
- Rapport Building
- Interpersonal Skills
Certification
- CPI Training - 2023-2025
- First Aid/CPR, American Red Cross- 2023-2025
- Medication Aide, ARF Medication Training Program - July 2021
Timeline
Mental Health Technician
Fremont Hospital
10.2023 - 04.2024
Residential Home Care Provider
Pomeroy Recreation & Rehabilitation Center
03.2021 - Current
Community Living Instructor
Toolworks
03.2016 - 02.2021
Psychology
Merritt College
- CPI Training - 2023-2025
- First Aid/CPR, American Red Cross- 2023-2025
- Medication Aide, ARF Medication Training Program - July 2021
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