Benjamin Laryea
Rancho Cucamonga,CA
Summary
Qualified Psychiatric Technician providing several 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.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Psychiatric Technician
Department Of State Hospitals - Coalinga
12.2019 - Current
- 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.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to coordinate individualized treatment plans for each client.
- 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.
- Organized recreational activities for patients such as arts and crafts projects or outdoor games.
- Developed therapeutic relationships with clients while providing a safe environment for them to express themselves openly.
- 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.
- Utilized therapeutic techniques such as positive reinforcement or distraction methods when working with agitated patients.
- Implemented de-escalation techniques to manage aggressive behavior.
- Applied crisis intervention techniques during patient emergencies.
- Maintained patient records and documented care activities.
- Restrained violent or suicidal patients using approved verbal or physical techniques.
- Developed basic strategies to promote patient safety, wellness and independence.
- Conducted intake interviews with new patients to complete forms, assess mental health condition or obtain treatment history.
- Instructed new employees on protocols to use when interacting with psychiatric patients.
- Administered oral medications following physician's prescriptions and instructions.
Education
Psychiatric Technician
Mt San Antonio College
Walnut, CA06-2019
Skills
- Emergency Response
- Treatment management
- Behavior monitoring
- Patient Assessment
- Direct Patient Care
- Substance abuse treatment
- Patient Rapport
- Mental Health Support
- De-Escalation Techniques
Languages
English
Professional
twi
Professional
ga
Professional
Timeline
Psychiatric Technician
Department Of State Hospitals - Coalinga
12.2019 - Current
Psychiatric Technician
Mt San Antonio College
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