March **** to Current

March **** to October ****

April 2017

October 2008

Melissa Perez

Summary

Compassionate Mental Health Tech with an understanding of empathy and proactive care. Over 11 years of experience in the field of behavioral analysis. Proficient in implementing specialized programs for individuals with intellectual, mental, emotional and developmental disabilities. Caring and well-organized with outstanding interpersonal, communication and social skills. Specialties include Medication administration and Daily mental health rounds . Skills

Leadership

Data management

Critical thinking

People skills

First Aid/CPR

PPE use

Organizational skills

Team management

Working collaboratively

Coordination

Supervision

Experience

CDCR Corcoran State Prison

Licensed Psychiatric Technician

Corcoran, CA

Effectively managed daily charting and medication for each patient. Cultivated relationships with patients, discussing ways to help improve overall health while alleviating self-harm practices. Counseled patients, discussed substance use and worked closely with individuals to identify positive and healthy life choices. Communicated with clients and families in professional and respectful manner, effectively building lasting relationships. Followed all safety protocols when administering subcutaneous and intramuscular injections. Handled various patient-oriented duties, including vital sign monitoring, medication administration and patient behavior assessments.

Provided client assessments upon admission and discharge. Defined strategies and created a plan to achieve ambitious operational objectives. Motivated and encouraged team members to communicate more openly and constructively with each other. Visalia OB-GYN

Medical Assistant

Visalia, CA

Assisted physicians by preparing patients for procedures, including EKGs, phlebotomy, glucose testing and pulmonary function tests.

Oversaw patient registration, insurance verification, form completion and appointment scheduling to maintain operational efficiency.

Collected forms, copied insurance cards and coordinated patient information for billing and insurance processing. Conducted patient interviews to gather health history, vital signs and information about current medical issues. Monitored patient stability by checking vital signs and weight. Performed preliminary physical tests, such as taking blood pressure, weight and temperature, accurately recording results in patient history summary.

Followed all principles of asepsis and infection control to meet patient safety guidelines. Educated patients about medications, procedures and physician's instructions. Collaborated with local pharmacies to resolve and clarify issues with patient medication. Education and Training

College Of The Sequoias

Associate of Arts: Behavioral Sciences

Visalia, CA

West Hills College - Coalinga

Licensed Psychiatric Technician : Psychiatric Technician Coalinga, CA

Tulare, CA 93274 - 559-***-**** - adwlgk@r.postjobfree.com SJVC January 2003

Medical Assistant : Medical Assisting

Clovis Ca

Certifications

License Psychiatric Technician - 2009

AA Associates in behavior Training - 2017

Certified Medical Assistant - 2003

CPR Certified - 2020

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