James Holyfield
San Luis Obispo,CA
Summary
Licensed Psychiatric Technician with over 4 years of experience in the substance abuse and mental health treatment industry. Offering excellent counseling, rapport-building and communication skills with clients and families from diverse backgrounds. Known for having a positive attitude and consistently exceeding performance standards.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Psychiatric Technician
Atascadero State Hospital
Atascadero, CA
06.2005 - 12.2009
- Charted on each patient daily.
- Treated clients and families with respect and dignity.
- Took and monitored vital signs, administered medications and managed patient behavior.
- Counseled and mentored clients on substance use and life choices.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Maxim Health Services,
Arroyo Grande, CA
05.2005 - 12.2009
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Transitional Healt
Sn Luis Obispo, CA
06.2005 - 06.2007
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Woodside Nursing Center
San Luis Obispo, CA
05.1996 - 05.2005
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Bayside Nursing
Moro Bay , CA
05.2003 - 05.2003
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management
Laurus College
San Luis Obispo, CA02.2021
Skills
- Community Re-Entry Planning
- Mobility Support
- Psychiatric Consultations
- Mental Health Care
- Developmental Disability Rehabilitation
- Physical Condition Assessments
- Medication Side Effect Knowledge
- Behavior Observation
- Group Activities
- Injection Administration
- Psychiatric Evaluation
- Needs Assessment
Certification
- [Area of certification] Training - 2009
Timeline
Psychiatric Technician
Atascadero State Hospital
06.2005 - 12.2009
Certified Nursing Assistant
Transitional Healt
06.2005 - 06.2007
Certified Nursing Assistant
Maxim Health Services,
05.2005 - 12.2009
Certified Nursing Assistant
Bayside Nursing
05.2003 - 05.2003
Certified Nursing Assistant
Woodside Nursing Center
05.1996 - 05.2005
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management
Laurus College
- [Area of certification] Training - 2009
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