ARLENE RUDIKOFF
Lemoore
Summary
Newly licensed Registered Nurse. I have 13 years of experience in psychiatric and behavioral health, working as a psychiatric technician, which includes five years in senior and supervisory roles. I am skilled in crisis prevention and de-escalation, therapeutic communication, behavioral assessment, and patient safety monitoring. I have a proven ability to lead teams, mentor staff, and maintain calm and effective performance in high-acuity and emergency situations. I am a fast learner, reliable, and dedicated to delivering compassionate, evidence-based, patient-centered care while promoting teamwork, safety, and positive patient outcomes.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Relief Unit Supervisor (As Needed)
Coalinga State Hospital
04.2024 - Current
- Is the first line manager and leader responsible for the day-to-day oversight of, and efficient, smooth unit operations.
- Coordinate with unit medical doctor, psychiatric doctor, case managers, and behavioral specialists to provide care to patients by ensuring their medications, therapies, and meals are received.
- Supports the Chief Nursing Officer and department manager and director in providing oversight for and the delivery of safe, high quality patient care.
- Development of staff team; quality improvement and growth of unit services; leadership in planning and collaboration with co-workers and other departments.
- Management of efficient services with meaningful and valuable outcomes.
Senior Psychiatric Technician
Coalinga State Hospital
01.2021 - Current
- After completing a one (1) year probation along with proven leadership skills in crisis situations.
- Create shift reports as well as various reports documenting psychotic behaviors, cycling behaviors, possible nefarious activities, and medical appointments.
- Perform fire drills to ensure safety and execution of proper evacuation procedures.
- Delegate tasks to Level of Care staff to aid in therapeutic situations and interventions.
Psychiatric Technician
Coalinga State Hospital
01.2013 - 01.2021
- Certified through the Board of Vocational Nurses and Psychiatric Technicians
- Medication administrations, documentation, and compliance.
- Observation of behaviors.
- Preform safety rounds with level of care staff.
- Implement behavior guidelines.
- Create a therapeutic environment and build rapport with patients.
- Promote safety and security by observing patients on a 1:1 or Line of Sight.
- Training in crisis interventions including suicide prevention.
- Training in stress management.
- Utilize least restrictive interventions.
- Lead a team of Level of Care staff in preforming duties which provide safety and security during mealtimes and shower times.
Education
Associate of Science -
West Hills College Lemoore
01.2010
Associate of Science in Nursing - undefined
International College of Health Sciences
01.2025
Certification Psychiatric Technician - undefined
West Hills College Coalinga
01.2010
General Education - undefined
Solano Community College
06.2006
Skills
- Dependable and motivated to succeed, demonstrating positivity and heightened morale
- Punctuality- arriving on time or early to each work site while promoting a positive attitude and willingness to both teach and learn
- Technological Proficiencies- Strong understanding of Microsoft Office, Excel, and Word The ability to learn and apply emerging technologies
- Training in Trauma Informed Care and Therapeutic Interventions
- Communications-the ability to implement active listening as well as effective written and oral communication to both peers and supervisors on relevant material
- Analytics- proactive in identifying and resolving complex problems
- Leadership and teamwork- To set standards, promote collective success through open dialogue, increase goal setting, informed decision-making, while providing constructive criticism, and immediately addressing potential conflicts to prevent escalation
Timeline
Relief Unit Supervisor (As Needed)
Coalinga State Hospital
04.2024 - Current
Senior Psychiatric Technician
Coalinga State Hospital
01.2021 - Current
Psychiatric Technician
Coalinga State Hospital
01.2013 - 01.2021
Associate of Science in Nursing - undefined
International College of Health Sciences
Certification Psychiatric Technician - undefined
West Hills College Coalinga
General Education - undefined
Solano Community College
Associate of Science -
West Hills College Lemoore