Emily Ortiz
Farmstrong
Yucaipa
1
Language
1
Certification
6
years of professional experience
Compassionate healthcare professional with 4+ years of experience in caregiving, behavioral support, and mental health settings. Skilled in patient care, accurate documentation, de-escalation, and reporting condition changes to support safe, consistent care.
Work History
Caregiver
4 Years 11 Months- Provided compassionate daily care, supporting bathing, dressing, grooming, and mobility needs.
- Monitored resident comfort and reported changes in condition to nursing staff promptly.
- Assisted with meals, hydration, and dietary routines to support resident well-being.
- Maintained clean, safe living areas while following infection control and sanitation procedures.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures.
- Improved patients' quality of life with consistent medication management and health monitoring.
Mental Health Technician
1 Year- Monitored patient behavior, documented observations, and reported safety concerns to clinical staff.
- Supported therapeutic milieu through structured activities, redirection, and calm patient engagement.
- Applied de-escalation techniques to address agitation and maintain safe unit conditions.
- Assisted with admission, transfer, and discharge procedures while maintaining accurate records.
Behavior Technician
1 Year 1 Month- Implemented behavior intervention plans and reinforced coping skills during patient activities.
- Recorded behavioral observations and accurately documented responses in clinical charts.
- Supported patients with daily routines while promoting independence and dignity.
- De-escalated agitated behavior using calm redirection and approved crisis interventions.
- Monitored patient safety and reported changes in mood, behavior, or risk promptly.
- Assisted clinical team with therapeutic group activities and structured milieu engagement.
Education
High School Diploma
Associate of Science - Nursing
Skills
Patient care
Flexible schedule
Documentation
Time management
Problem-solving
Certification
BLS certified
Bilingual (spanish)
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Mental Health Technician
Canyon Ridge Hospital
09.2022 - 09.2023Read More
Caregiver
Farmstrong
11.2021 - 10.2026Read More
Behavior Technician
Loma Linda Behavioral Medicine Center
10.2020 - 11.2021Read More
Green Valley High School
High School Diploma
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San Bernardino Valley College
Associate of Science from Nursing
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