Mental Health Patient Care

OBJECTIVE

Results-focused Health Care Professional seeking employment with the right company in which I can maximize my problem solving, interpersonal, and observational skills. Proactive leader with strengths in communication and collaboration. Adept at managing concurrent objectives to promote efficiency and influence positive outcomes.

EXPERIENCE

UCSD – San Diego, CA

Mental Health Worker September 2022 – Present

Working in an ICU unit with adult Mental Health patients undergoing psychiatric and substance use symptoms under license nursing guidance.

Provide high quality patient care in conjunction with the patient/family

Document in patient’s electronic medical record care (EPIC) all diagnostic measurements, treatments and procedures in accordance with established policies

Daily weigh ins, monitor vitals and perform EKG & MRI’s in a timely manner

Monitor cameras for patient safety

Provide therapeutic crisis intervention

Assists with patient admissions, discharges and transfers

Answer unit phone calls to assist with questions and concerns from patients and family members

Inventory control and order supplies as needed

Maintain and manage a clean and tidy milieu

Coordinate transportation with other units

Promotes a positive work environment with the interprofessional care team

Engage in monthly performance audits

Participate in daily safety meetings

Sharp Mesa Vista Hospital – San Diego, CA

Mental Health Associate November 2017 – Present

Working with geriatric, adult, adolescent patients undergoing psychiatric and substance use symptoms under license nursing guidance.

Provide therapeutic crisis intervention

Basic knowledge of medical terminology

Milieu management and direct patient care

Transport patients to and from treatment care areas

Admission, discharge and clerical work on CERNER, Tele-Tracking, process in a timely manner

Patient Safety Checks with ObservSmart

Monitor vitals and perform EKG

Database management of confidential patient information

Collaborate with Manager and medical staff as Safe Patient Mobilization Coordinator

Engage in monthly performance audits

Participate in daily safety huddles

Sharp Mesa Vista Hospital – San Diego, CA

Grill Cook June 2013 – November 2017

Prepared meals for hospital employees, inpatient, and outpatient patients

Ordered and stocked food orders

Adhere to OSHA regulations for kitchen environment

Customer Service

Performed monthly audits

EDUCATION

Grossmont Community College – El Cajon, CA Some College Coursework Completed

Herbert Hoover High School- San Diego, CA Graduated June 2001

AWARDS AND ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

Employee of the Year – 2023

Employee of the Month – August 2022

Employee of the Month – October 2016

Crisis Prevention Intervention

Basic Life Support

CPR Certified

References Available Upon Request

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