Retired

• Crisis interventionrpena@Brightfutures4kids.org

Conducted individual and group psychotherapy sessions for people recovering from co-occurring drug addiction and mental illnessWrote PIP and SOAP notes for Medicare patients Established an 18 week curriculum and facilitated group therapy sessions to process depression and develop self-esteem and critical thinking skillsConducted patient bio-psychosocial assessments and provided input into their treatment plans

Conducted ongoing crisis management activities including crisis intervention, notification of next-of-kin, emotional support and comfort for patients undergoing trauma care patient and their familiesAdministered psychosocial assessments and conducted follow-up with patients in the ICU Assessed patients for consideration of elder abuse, child abuse and produced reports as appropriateAssisted with discharge planning and placement activitiesParticipated in daily rounds in the Trauma Department Experience working in the Burn Unit

Provided individual and group counseling for patients with a dual diagnosis.

Commander, budgeting, internal investigations, personnel evaluations, public speaking presentations. Commander of the Orange County Auto Theft Task Force (OCATT) under the direction of the Orange County District Attorney's office.

Accountable for end to end operations of a CHP station with 75 employees and a $2.3M yearly budgetProvided leadership and day to day oversight and performance management for the entire workforceMet with state and local civic leaders as an advocate for safety programs Ensured that the CHP station actively participated in community outreach eventsDeveloped and presented officer safety training for all law enforcement agencies in Orange CountyCommander of multi-agency vehicle theft task force collaboration for the Southern California areaLed emergency scene management, internal and external investigations, media relations and safety trainingConducted crisis intervention for major emergencies and mass casualties due to: accidents, natural disasters, riots and demonstrations, crimes and suicidesConducted Television and radio interviews regarding major events Proficient: Microsoft Suite Experienced: Quest software, CPS/APS reporting