Vanessa Yslava

Rancho Cucamonga

Summary

Passionate professional with experience serving patients with diverse needs by applying behavior modification strategies such as shaping and chaining. Demonstrated understanding of data collection and recordkeeping requirements. Promoted academic, functional and social skills development within clinic, home and community environments.

Sympathetic Mental Health Tech offering extreme compassion and extensive experience working with mental health intervention. Adept at performing risk assessment, crisis intervention and psycho-education. Dedicated and energetic with excellent listening skills and establishing therapeutic relationships with patients while helping with daily living.

Overview

years of professional experience

Work History

Lead Behavioral Health Technician

Hope Behavioral Healthcare

04.2018 - 04.2020

Influenced patients' behavior with interaction, counseling or instruction.
Identified and addressed individual problems using clinical team recommendations and solutions.
Administered oral medications following physician's prescriptions and instructions.
Facilitated social interactions between peers by providing verbal prompts or physical guidance when necessary.
Participated in continuing education and in-service training to advance skills.
Provided psychiatric or personal care to emotionally disturbed or cognitively impaired patients.
Assisted with building life and social skills useful for everyday activities and interactions.
Assisted in the implementation of crisis intervention protocols when needed.
Contacted patients' relatives to coordinate family visits and conferences.

Rehabilitation Technician

SpringBoard Recovery

Scottsdale

04.2013 - 04.2017

Helped transport frail or disabled patients to different treatment areas.
Led patients through prescribed aquatic therapy exercises in a pool setting.
Implemented individualized treatment plans according to established protocols and standards of practice.
Transferred and transported patients from one area to another area.
Maintained patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA guidelines.
Communicated with other physical therapy staff to discuss patient progress and potentially modify treatment.
Prepared treatment area, mobility equipment and ambulatory aids for patient sessions.
Documented and filed patient health reports and charts.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Psychology of Popularity

The University of North Carolina At Chappell Hill

Online

Skills

Behavior assessment
Crisis intervention
Patient documentation
Team collaboration
Conflict resolution
Effective communication
Life skills training
Social skills development
Adaptability and flexibility
Patient confidentiality

Cultural competence
Parent and caregiver training
Suicide prevention
Physical restraint techniques
Psychiatric Disorders Knowledge
Time management abilities
Individualized service planning
Substance abuse treatment
Intensive In-home services
Risk management

Timeline