Maira Alejandra Montes Cardona
San Antonio,TX
Summary
Skilled Mental Health Technician with a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology and a proven track record of enhancing patient well-being at UVA Health through expert crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques. Utilized bilingual abilities to develop positive client relationships, achieving significant improvements in behavior management and safety. Demonstrates empathy and proficiency in clinical documentation, ensuring comprehensive care and progress monitoring.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mental Health Technician
UVA Health
02.2023 - 04.2024
- Performed scheduled patient safety checks and documented results to establish patients' well-being.
- Helped patients with meals, activities of daily living (ADLs) and facility transfers to promote security and patient well-being.
- Provided crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques for patients experiencing emotional distress or exhibiting aggressive behaviors.
- Applied de-escalation and limit-setting techniques to promote patient cooperation.
- Observed patient behaviors and mental status and notified RN of unusual or potentially dangerous occurrences.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with clients to create safe and supportive environment.
- Assisted with patient restraint and seclusion scenarios to create safe environment for patient and medical personnel.
- Identified behaviors that necessitated intervention and obtained assistance from qualified personnel to complete intervention.
- Maintained detailed records of patient interactions, ensuring accurate documentation for future reference.
Registered Behavior Technician
Autism Spectrum Therapies
03.2020 - 07.2020
- Promoted positive behavior change by utilizing reinforcement strategies, token economies, and behavior contracts.
- Improved client behavior by implementing individualized ABA therapy plans and tracking progress.
- Observed, monitored and recorded problem behaviors through accurate behavior-consequence data collection, graphs, and anecdotal notes.
- Prevented instances of maladaptive behavior escalation using de-escalation techniques while maintaining a safe environment for both staff members and clients alike.
- Managed crisis situations with professionalism, ensuring the safety of all individuals involved while adhering to established protocols.
- Maintained detailed records of client progress, enabling data-driven decision making for intervention adjustments and goal development.
- Intervened with clients' challenging behaviors by reinforcing therapeutic alternatives and coping mechanisms.
- Empowered clients to self-advocate by teaching them effective communication strategies and adaptive coping mechanisms.
- Assisted Board Certified Behavior Analysts in designing personalized treatment plans tailored to each client's needs and goals.
Psychology Intern
ARTESAS
06.2016 - 06.2017
- Responsible for recruitment, training, and the development of corporate manuals.
- Provided counseling care to students and instructors.
- Supported students, instructors, and parents emotional well-being by providing individualized therapy sessions addressing various mental health concerns.
- Advised the administrative department.
- Managed organizational change and culture.
- Developed mental health projects for students, instructors, and parents.
- Trained and supported parents in areas such as diversity, adulthood for individuals with intellectual disabilities, multiple intelligences, sexual education, and life skills.
- Created spaces for instructors to relax and socialize within the institution.
- Oversaw the integration of art in all institutional processes.
- Strengthened relationships with community organizations, fostering partnerships to better serve clients with complex needs.
- Delivered group therapy sessions on various topics, facilitating interpersonal connections among participants and promoting skill-building opportunities.
- Engaged in reflective practice by consistently seeking feedback from supervisors and peers, demonstrating a commitment to ongoing personal and professional growth.
- Remained energetic and demonstrated passion for helping clients by applying active listening.
Education
No Degree - Emergency Medical Technician
Universidad De Virginia
Charlottesville, Virginia05.2023
No Degree - Registered Behavior Technician
Learn Behavioral
Tucson, Arizona06.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Universidad
Medellin, Colombia06.2017
Skills
- De-Escalation Techniques
- Stress reduction techniques
- Behavior Management
- Suicide Prevention
- Patient Safety Management
- Crisis Intervention
- Behavioral Management
- Substance abuse awareness
- Bilingual in Spanish and English
- Progress Monitoring
- Clinical Documentation
- Empathy Development
- Anger Management
- Care Plan Development
Certification
- CPI Training - Nonviolent Crisis Intervention training program (P1701F0193)
- National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians / Registry No. E3755420
- BLS Basic Life Support Training/ CPR / First Aids
Timeline
Mental Health Technician
UVA Health
02.2023 - 04.2024
Registered Behavior Technician
Autism Spectrum Therapies
03.2020 - 07.2020
Psychology Intern
ARTESAS
06.2016 - 06.2017
No Degree - Emergency Medical Technician
Universidad De Virginia
No Degree - Registered Behavior Technician
Learn Behavioral
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Universidad
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