Virginia Corona
Keizer,OR
Summary
Compassionate mental health support worker with experience in providing emotional and daily living assistance to individuals struggling with mental health disorders. Strengths include crisis management, patient advocacy, and therapeutic communication skills. Known for fostering patient trust while promoting wellness and independence. Previous work has resulted in improved patient coping skills and overall mental wellbeing.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Caregiver/ Med Tech
Prestige Senior Living
Salem, OR
01.2020 - Current
- Created activities that promoted physical wellness, emotional stability, cognitive functioning, independent living skills and social interaction among patients.
- Ensured safety of all clients through continuous observation and monitoring during shift hours.
- Maintained accurate records regarding treatments provided, medication administration and patient progress notes.
- Implemented therapeutic techniques such as art therapy, recreational therapy or music therapy.
- Established trusting relationships with clients by demonstrating empathy and understanding towards them.
- Provided crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques to help manage patient behavior.
- Monitored vital signs, including pulse, respiration and temperature, of psychiatric patients.
- Observed and documented changes in patient behavior and reported any significant changes to the clinical team.
- Conducted initial assessments of new clients to determine their needs and develop comprehensive care plans accordingly.
- Tracked client movement on and off unit by documenting times and destinations.
- Administered medications as prescribed, ensuring adherence to treatment protocols.
- Implemented stress-reduction techniques to promote patient relaxation and well-being.
- Monitored patients' well-being and reported changes or unusual behavior or physical illness to medical staff.
Mental Health Support Worker
Sunny Oaks
Salem, OR
02.2015 - 02.2020
- Provided emotional and psychological support to clients in crisis situations.
- Assisted clients in developing individualized treatment plans and goals.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions on topics such as anger management, coping skills, self-esteem.
- Monitored client progress toward meeting goals outlined in their treatment plan.
- Educated clients about mental health issues and available community resources.
- Maintained accurate records of client interactions using an electronic health record system.
- Participated in case conferences to discuss client progress and formulate new treatment strategies.
- Attended training seminars related to mental health topics such as trauma-informed care, substance abuse.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities such as meal planning, medication management, budgeting.
- Provided transportation assistance for clients who needed help getting to appointments or other necessary locations.
Health Care Aide
Private Home
Salem, OR
03.2000 - 01.2012
- Provided assistance to patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, grooming and eating.
- Administered medication and treatments as prescribed by medical staff.
- Communicated effectively with patients, families, physicians and other healthcare professionals.
- Performed basic nursing skills such as wound care, catheter care and ostomy management.
- Helped patients maintain their independence while providing support when needed.
- Provided emotional support to those requiring end-of-life care.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for all patients according to health regulations standards.
- Transported patients to appointments using wheelchairs or strhers when necessary.
- Responded quickly in emergency situations following established protocols.
Education
High School Diploma -
Penn Foster Career School
Scranton, PA07-2015
Skills
- Patient Companionship
- ADL Assistance
- Behavioral Management
- HIPAA Compliance
- Documentation
- Incident Reporting
- De-Escalation Techniques
- Suicide Prevention
- Safety and risk assessments
- Crisis Intervention
- Medication Administration
- Building rapport
- Therapeutic communication
- Conflict de-escalation
- Therapeutic relationship-building
- Medication monitoring
- Family Support
- Client documentation
- Personal care services
- Vital signs monitoring
- Case Management
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
English
Native/ Bilingual
Certification
- CPR/ BLS
- First AID
- OIS Certfied
Timeline
Caregiver/ Med Tech
Prestige Senior Living
01.2020 - Current
Mental Health Support Worker
Sunny Oaks
02.2015 - 02.2020
Health Care Aide
Private Home
03.2000 - 01.2012
- CPR/ BLS
- First AID
- OIS Certfied
High School Diploma -
Penn Foster Career School
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