Laura Fuentes
@laurafuentes
Compassionate mental health specialist focused on crisis intervention.
What I'm looking for
I am a dedicated mental health specialist with hands-on experience supporting children, adolescents, and adults in crisis across inpatient, community, and remote settings. I coordinate with providers, families, and multidisciplinary teams to implement individualized treatment plans and maintain safety.
My background includes direct inpatient psychiatric care, crisis counseling via text-based platforms, group home support, and certified nursing assistance. I emphasize ethical best practices, accurate documentation, and building trusting, supportive relationships that promote resilience and independence.
I am currently balancing work and school while completing a B.A. in Psychology & Development, and I bring strong skills in crisis intervention, patient advocacy, EPIC, and trauma-informed care to roles that prioritize compassionate, person-centered support.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Mental Health Specialist
Franciscan Children’s Hospital
Aug 2024 - Sep 2025 (1 year 1 month)
Provided direct care to children and adolescents in crisis on an inpatient psychiatric unit, coordinated and implemented treatment plans with providers and families, and applied safe restraint protocols to maintain unit safety.
Provided real-time text-based crisis intervention, developed collaborative safety plans and coping strategies, and maintained accurate confidential documentation per ethical guidelines.
Mental Health Counselor
Riverside Community Care
Jul 2023 - Nov 2023 (4 months)
Supported adults in a group home to promote independence and daily living skills, monitored behaviors and provided crisis intervention, and collaborated with staff to implement individualized care plans.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Elliot Hospital
Aug 2021 - Feb 2022 (6 months)
Assisted patients with ADLs including bathing, grooming, feeding, and mobility, monitored vital signs and intake/output, and provided compassionate bedside care and emotional support.
Education
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Southern New Hampshire University
Bachelor of Arts, Psychology & Development
2022 -
Pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology & Development through online coursework from June 2022 expected May 2026, balancing work and study to develop clinical and developmental psychology skills.
Bedford High School
High School Diploma, Secondary Education
Completed high school diploma with graduation in June 2020.
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