Gerardo Lopez
La Mesa
Summary
Dedicated Mental Health worker bringing over 20 years of excellent performance in various medical roles. Willing and able to offer unwavering work ethic and dedication to patient care. Industrious and focused on continuous professional development. Demonstrated ability to complete tasks accurately despite interruptions and competing demands. Diligent Mental Health Worker bringing 10+ years of security experience. Trained in conflict de-escalation strategies, behavior management and defensive tactics. Well-versed in protecting entrances, conducting patrols and monitoring CCTV feeds.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
DSP RBHA
Amergis Healthcare staffing
11.2023 - 04.2025
- Observing and assessing patients' behavior, implementing treatment plans to address behavioral issues. Monitoring and recording treatment process. Conducting assessments to determine patients' improvements. Maintain patient records and treatment reports and collaborating with other healthcare professionals and support organizations. Admissions, doing hourly rounds documenting the whereabouts of each client. Serving clients meals and light cleaning.
Residential Advisor
Solara Mental Health
07.2023 - 11.2023
- Provided a comprehensive approach to the treatment of mental health disorders for our nations veterans. Assists the Program Managers, Therapists, and Case Managers in the supervision of residents. Monitors the needs and behaviors of residents. Documents client activities of daily living; takes vitals, oversees medications/PRN meds; and maintains medication log. Assists with on-site activities, therapeutic support groups, outings, and community meetings as assigned.
Health Worker
Paradise Valley Hospital
09.2019 - 04.2023
- Provided care to all patients, supported the therapeutic milieu and ensured the safety and well-being of the patients. Carried out general nursing assistance necessary to treat adult patients as assigned. Monitored patients' progress, communicated information regarding patients to other members of the treatment team. Encouraged and facilitated patients' participation in therapeutic activities, supervised patients to ensure their safety and involvement in treatment. Maintained patient, program, department and related documentation. Carried out clerical and administrative assignments to support patient care and department /organization .Uphold the hospital's ethics and customer service standards. Performed other related duties as requested.
Mental Health Worker II
Alvarado Parkway Institute
01.2013 - 05.2019
- Provided care to all patients, supported the therapeutic milieu and ensured the safety and well-being of the patients. Carried out general nursing assistance necessary to treat adult patients as assigned. Monitored patients' progress, communicated information regarding patients to other members of the treatment team. Encouraged and facilitated patients' participation in therapeutic activities, supervised patients to ensure their safety and involvement in treatment. Maintained patient, program, department and related documentation. Carried out clerical and administrative assignments to support patient care and department /organization operations. Supervised Mental Health Workers in my unit. Upheld the hospital's ethics and customer service standards. Performed other related duties as requested.
Security Guard
Elite Security Services
01.2007 - 04.2016
- Security guard for big events at stadiums and venues for events such as football games, baseball games, concerts etc. Assisted guest with all directions and maintained optimal security at event premises. Monitored vehicles and equipment and ensured compliance to all alcohol policies. Coordinated with varies local fire and police agencies. Performed risk assessment and regular safety and fire check. Warned persons of rule infractions or violations and evicted violators from premises.
Lifter, Physical Therapy Assistant, MHW
Promise Hospital Of San Diego
06.2009 - 12.2012
- As MHW Provided care to all patients, supported the therapeutic milieu and ensured the safety and well-being of the patients. Carried out general nursing assistance necessary to treat adult patients as assigned. Monitored patients' progress, communicated information regarding patients to other members of the treatment team. Encouraged and facilitated patients' participation in therapeutic activities, supervised patients to ensure their safety and involvement in treatment. Maintained patient, program, department and related documentation. Carried out clerical and administrative assignments to support patient care and department /organization operations. As a lifter worked with bed ridden patients, changed them and rotated their position every two hours. As a physical therapy assistant I took patients to physical therapy and assisted them with their physical therapy. Upheld the hospital's ethics and customer service standards. Performed other related duties as requested.
Education
High School Diploma -
American Senior High School Adult Education
Hialeah, FLSkills
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Exceptional time-management
- Detail-oriented
- Team player with the ability to multi-task under pressure
- Documentation
- Proficient in Microsoft office
- Mentoring and coaching
- Issue and conflict resolution
- Strong communication skills
- Fluent in English, Spanish, Italian
Certification
- CPR for Healthcare Providers
- Pro-care certified
Languages
Spanish
Italian
English
Awards
Naval and Marine Corp Achievement Medal, Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Medal, Nato Medal, Kosovo campaign Medal, Outstanding Volunteer Achievement Medal, 2 Letters of Commendation
Military Experience
- Navy Corpsman for the United states Navy from 1997-2003
- Naval Training Center, Great Lakes, Illinois 1997-1998
- Field Medical Service Camp LeJeune North Carolina 1998
- U.S. Naval Hospital Naples Italy 1998-2001
- U.S. Naval hospital Jacksonville FL. 2001-2003
Timeline
DSP RBHA
Amergis Healthcare staffing
11.2023 - 04.2025
Residential Advisor
Solara Mental Health
07.2023 - 11.2023
Health Worker
Paradise Valley Hospital
09.2019 - 04.2023
Mental Health Worker II
Alvarado Parkway Institute
01.2013 - 05.2019
Lifter, Physical Therapy Assistant, MHW
Promise Hospital Of San Diego
06.2009 - 12.2012
Security Guard
Elite Security Services
01.2007 - 04.2016
High School Diploma -
American Senior High School Adult Education
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