EXPERIENCE
Mental Health Technician April **** - Present
Compass Health, Crisis Triage, Bellingham WA 98223
Psych Tech April 2022 - Present
Compass Health, Mukilteo E & T, Mukilteo WA 98275
Mental Health Associate October 2023 - August 2024
Peacehealth St. Joseph’s Hospital, Bellingham, WA 98223
Mental Health Assistant March 2014 - October 2023
Skagit Valley Hospital, Mental Health Unit, Mount Vernon, WA 98273
Mental Health Associate December 2014 - May 2017
Peacehealth St. Joseph’s Hospital, Bellingham, WA 98223
SKILLS
• Excellent interpersonal, professional and therapeutic communication
• Efficient time-management and task prioritization
• Assist nursing staff in promoting client wellness and independence
• Maintain a safe environment for all patients and staff utilizing de-escalation techniques
• Encourage patients to maintain ADLs and keep personal and common areas clean
• Monitor patient vital signs and alert medical staff of any abnormal values
• Assist new patients with completion of admission documents
EDUCATION
Nursing Program (first quarter) September 2024 - present
Skagit Valley College, Mount Vernon, WA
Human Services Chemical Dependency AA Degree August 2013
Skagit Valley College, Mount Vernon, WA
High School Diploma June 1991
Burlington Edison HS, Burlington, WA
CERTIFICATIONS
Agency Affiliated Counselor March 2014 - Present
Nursing Assistant Certification March 2022 – Present
American Heart Association Health Care Provider BLS Current to January 2026
Management of Aggressive Behavior (MOAB) Training Current to February 2025