Avery Cordova
Atascadero,California
Summary
Qualified Psychiatric Technician providing 8 years of experience in delivering treatment for mental health and substance abuse conditions. Genuine in offering quality patient care by fostering relationships, counseling and building communication to treat various types of patients and collaborate with family members. Expert in maintaining upbeat attitude and achieving peak performance.
Currently working as a Psychiatric Technician for Mental Health Services Division of the Behavioral Health Department providing a range of services for children and youth affected by mental illness, trauma, and environmental stress. These services include individual and family therapy, rehabilitation, case management, and psychiatric care.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Psychiatric Technician
County Of San Luis Obispo Health Agency South Coun
Atascadero, CA
12.2022 - Current
- Provides a basic level of general and/or psychiatric nursing care; such as, measures vital signs; provides hygiene and wound care; performs prescribed medical treatments;
- Performs nursing procedures such as, takes verbal orders, transcribes, charts vital signs, and documents other patient care information;
- Administers prescribed medications, including oral medications and hypodermic injections;
- Reports significant clinical changes to the supervisor or physician
- Conducts basic clinical assessments, behavioral and/or physical Provides crisis intervention and case management services for patients, including those with serious mental illness or youth with serious emotional disturbances in need of evaluation for involuntary hospitalization under Welfare & Institutions Code 5150
- Formulates treatment plans in consultation with appropriate staff (physicians, licensed clinicians, etc.) utilizing various modalities of treatment Conducts and works with other staff members and with community agencies including carrying out goals and objectives of treatment plans and/or referring patients to appropriate agencies based on their needs
- As a member of the interdisciplinary team, coordinates services with medical support, emergency rooms, law enforcement, pharmacy and other necessary agencies
- Provides consultation, education and information services to lay and professional groups and individuals Learns and evaluates new techniques in dealing with emotional and environmental problems
- Prepares correspondences and reports as deemed necessary to implement effective treatment plans
- Completes documentation according to standards
- Performs other related duties as assigned. LPT/LVN III:
- Under direction, takes responsibility for the full management of a patient caseload in the outpatient or community setting, or if working at the PHF or other institutional setting.
- May provide work direction as the Shift Lead. May also provide training, conduct audits of medication administration records, participate in patient chart audits or perform other complex duties as assigned.
Psychiatric Technician
Atascadero State Hospital
Atascadero, CA
12.2016 - 12.2022
- Taught clients how to manage their emotions, cope with stress, and develop healthy habits.
- Recorded patients' health metrics using thermometers or blood pressure gauges.
- Administered medications as prescribed by physicians and monitored patient reactions to treatments.
- Handled vital sign monitoring, medication administration and patient behavior assessments.
- Issued medications from clinic dispensary and kept records using specified procedures.
- Encouraged patients to develop interpersonal skills and engage in social interactions or other therapeutic activities.
- Facilitated psychoeducational classes such as anger management, substance abuse prevention and treatment.
- Developed basic strategies to promote patient safety, wellness and independence.
- Performed crisis intervention services when needed including evaluating potential risks posed by clients' behaviors or actions.
- Communicated with clients and families effectively building lasting relationships.
- Developed therapeutic relationships with clients while providing a safe environment for them to express themselves openly.
- Aided patients in performing activities of daily living.
- Influenced patients' behavior with interaction, counseling or instruction.
- Cultivated relationships with patients, discussing ways to help improve overall health while alleviating self-harm practices.
- Provided direct patient care and monitored patients' physical, mental, and emotional status.
- Monitored patients' well-being and reported changes or unusual behavior or physical illness to medical staff.
- Instructed new employees on protocols to use when interacting with psychiatric patients.
- Maintained accurate records of patient progress including daily notes on individuals' moods, activities, interactions with others.
- Restrained violent or suicidal patients using approved verbal or physical techniques.
- Ensured that all safety protocols were followed at all times while caring for patients in a residential setting.
- Evaluated residents' needs regularly and updated treatment plans accordingly based on changes observed over time.
- Conducted hypodermic injections following hospital procedures.
- Conducted group therapy sessions with clients and facilitated activities designed to improve socialization skills.
- Assisted psychiatrists in the assessment of patient behavior and provided feedback to the treatment team.
- Assisted psychiatrists in working with patients to rehabilitate for community reintegration.
- Observed patient behaviors and reported any changes or concerning issues to the psychiatrist or nurse practitioner.
- Accompanied patients to medical and counseling appointments.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to coordinate individualized treatment plans for each client.
- Collaborated with doctors, psychologists or therapists in working with patient treatments.
- Created therapeutic environments through activities designed to reduce stress levels among residents.
- Conducted intake interviews with new patients to complete forms, assess mental health condition or obtain treatment history.
Education
Associate of Arts - Psychiatric Technology
Cuesta College
San Luis Obispo, CA02-2012
Skills
- Behavior Monitoring
- Treatment Management
- Emergency Response
- Patient Assessment
- Vital Signs Documentation
- Patient Rapport
- Coordinating Care
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Crisis Management
- Employee Training
- Activities of Daily Living ADL Assistance
- Clinical Documentation
- Nursing Assistance
- Medical Records Maintenance
- Health Management Instruction
- Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI)
- Encouragement and Motivation
Certification
- Type: Psychiatric Technician
- Date Issued: January 2014
- Expiration Date: March 2025
- Number: 37349
- Issued By: BVNPT
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Psychiatric Technician
County Of San Luis Obispo Health Agency South Coun
12.2022 - Current
Psychiatric Technician
Atascadero State Hospital
12.2016 - 12.2022
Associate of Arts - Psychiatric Technology
Cuesta College
- Type: Psychiatric Technician
- Date Issued: January 2014
- Expiration Date: March 2025
- Number: 37349
- Issued By: BVNPT
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