Natalie Magallanes
Apple Valley
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated healthcare professional with 4 years of experience in direct patient care and behavioral health support. Skilled in assisting with daily activities, monitoring vital signs, and providing emotional support to patients. Proven ability to work effectively in fast-paced environments and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams. Seeking to contribute my clinical skills, strong communication abilities, and commitment to patient well-being in a dynamic healthcare role.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nursing Assistant
Apple Valley Congregate Care
10.2024 - Current
- Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming, and other needs.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Increased patient engagement by providing emotional support, companionship, and encouragement during challenging times.
- Promoted a safe and clean environment by maintaining strict adherence to infection control protocols and sanitation standards.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
Behavioral Health Technician
Helping Hearts Residential Facilities
12.2023 - 07.2024
- Conducted client rounds to check on residents.
- Delivered compassionate care under challenging circumstances, consistently demonstrating resilience and adaptability when faced with unexpected obstacles or setbacks in patient progress.
- Demonstrated proficiency in utilizing electronic health record systems for efficient data entry and retrieval purposes related to clinical documentation requirements within the field of behavioral health.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions, fostering a supportive environment for patients to share experiences and discuss coping strategies.
- Enhanced patient engagement in their treatment plan through active listening and empathetic communication skills.
Behavioral Health Technician
Helping Hearts Residential Facilities, CA
07.2021 - 08.2023
- Conducted client rounds to check on residents.
- Provided crisis intervention services, successfully de-escalating situations and ensuring patient safety.
- Recognized individuals under influence of drugs or alcohol and typical behaviors associated with each.
- Facilitated on-site activities, support groups, and outings for clients.
- Implemented therapeutic activities that promoted skill-building, self-awareness, and healthy coping mechanisms.
Education
Associate of Science - Math/Science
Victor Valley College
Victorville, CA12-2024
High School Diploma -
Granite Hills Highschool
Apple Valley, CA05-2021
Skills
- Basic life support
- Patient-focused care
- Vital sign monitoring
- Client documentation
- Healthcare ethics
- Medical terminology
- HIPAA
- Time management
- Continuing education
Certification
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
- CPR/AED Certification
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Nursing Assistant
Apple Valley Congregate Care
10.2024 - Current
Behavioral Health Technician
Helping Hearts Residential Facilities
12.2023 - 07.2024
Behavioral Health Technician
Helping Hearts Residential Facilities, CA
07.2021 - 08.2023
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
- CPR/AED Certification
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
Associate of Science - Math/Science
Victor Valley College
High School Diploma -
Granite Hills Highschool
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