Barbara Anderson
Lemoore,CA
Summary
Compassionate Mental Health Tech with an understanding of empathy and proactive care. Over 19+ years of experience in the field of behavioral analysis. Proficient in implementing specialized programs for individuals with intellectual, mental, emotional and developmental disabilities. Caring and well-organized with outstanding interpersonal, communication and social skills. Other areas to include working well with others, team building, documentation, cleaning, sanitation stocking, monthly ordering, keeping work place organized
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr. Psychiatric Technician
Department state Hospitals
Coalinga, CA
07.2005 - 11.2022
- Attended continuing education workshops relevant to the field of psychiatry or psychology.
- Performed administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments or maintaining records of patient visits.
- Provided direct patient care, monitored patient behavior and safety, administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physician.
- Assessed patient's physical and mental condition, documented progress notes in medical record system, and communicated with interdisciplinary team members.
- Monitored vital signs, recorded intake and output levels, and reported changes in the patient's behavior to supervising physicians.
- Handled vital sign monitoring, medication administration and patient behavior assessments.
- Monitored patients' well-being and reported changes or unusual behavior or physical illness to medical staff.
- Aided patients in performing activities of daily living.
- Developed basic strategies to promote patient safety, wellness and independence.
- Restrained violent or suicidal patients using approved verbal or physical techniques.
- Instructed new employees on protocols to use when interacting with psychiatric patients.
- Administered oral medications following physician's prescriptions and instructions.
Psychiatric Technician
Department state Hospital Atascadero
Atascadero, CA
08.2001 - 07.2005
- Provided direct patient care and monitored patients' physical, mental, and emotional status.
- Assisted psychiatrists in the assessment of patient behavior and provided feedback to the treatment team.
- Conducted group therapy sessions with clients and facilitated activities designed to improve socialization skills.
- Taught clients how to manage their emotions, cope with stress, and develop healthy habits.
- Administered medications as prescribed by physicians and monitored patient reactions to treatments.
- Observed patient behaviors and reported any changes or concerning issues to the psychiatrist or nurse practitioner.
- Maintained accurate records of patient progress including daily notes on individuals' moods, activities, interactions with others.
- Developed therapeutic relationships with clients while providing a safe environment for them to express themselves openly.
- Organized recreational activities for patients such as arts and crafts projects or outdoor games.
- Ensured that all safety protocols were followed at all times while caring for patients in a residential setting.
- Encouraged clients to participate in self-care practices like exercise or journaling that promote overall wellbeing.
- Created therapeutic environments through activities designed to reduce stress levels among residents.
- Utilized therapeutic techniques such as positive reinforcement or distraction methods when working with agitated patients.
- Handled vital sign monitoring, medication administration and patient behavior assessments.
- Aided patients in performing activities of daily living.
- Monitored patients' well-being and reported changes or unusual behavior or physical illness to medical staff.
- Developed basic strategies to promote patient safety, wellness and independence.
- Encouraged patients to develop interpersonal skills and engage in social interactions or other therapeutic activities.
- Restrained violent or suicidal patients using approved verbal or physical techniques.
- Recorded patients' health metrics using thermometers or blood pressure gauges.
- Led individual and group therapy supporting prescribed procedures.
- Instructed new employees on protocols to use when interacting with psychiatric patients.
- Administered oral medications following physician's prescriptions and instructions.
- Issued medications from clinic dispensary and kept records using specified procedures.
- Conducted hypodermic injections following hospital procedures.
Education
High School Diploma -
Armijo High School
Fairfield, CA06.1986
Cosmetologist - Cosmetology
Fairfield Beauty Academy
Fairfield, CA05.1986
Some College (No Degree) - Prerequisite
West Hills College - Lemoore
Lemoore, CASome College (No Degree) - Psychiatric Technician
West Hills College - Coalinga
Coalinga, CASkills
- Behavior Monitoring
- Emergency Response
- Treatment Management
- Vital Signs Documentation
- Incident Reporting
- Employee Training
- Behavior Observation
- Active Listening
- Clerical Functions
- Therapeutic Treatment
- Medical Records Maintenance
- Medication Administration
- Care Coordination
- Behavioral Support
- Activities of Daily Living ADL Assistance
- Encouragement and Motivation
Timeline
Sr. Psychiatric Technician
Department state Hospitals
07.2005 - 11.2022
Psychiatric Technician
Department state Hospital Atascadero
08.2001 - 07.2005
High School Diploma -
Armijo High School
Cosmetologist - Cosmetology
Fairfield Beauty Academy
Some College (No Degree) - Prerequisite
West Hills College - Lemoore
Some College (No Degree) - Psychiatric Technician
West Hills College - Coalinga
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