Brenda Ballesteros
Soledad
Summary
Dedicated Psychiatric Technician with extensive experience at State of California-CDCR, proficient in medication administration and behavioral assessment.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Psychiatric Technician
State of California-CDCR
Soledad
07.2024 - Current
- Monitored patient behavior and reported changes to healthcare team.
- Administered medications and maintained accurate medication records.
- Implemented treatment plans under the guidance of licensed professionals.
- Ensured a safe environment by following safety protocols and procedures.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient care strategies.
- 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.
- Utilized therapeutic techniques such as positive reinforcement or distraction methods when working with agitated patients.
- Administered medications as prescribed by physicians and monitored patient reactions to treatments.
LPT
Sierra health and wellness
Monterey
07.2023 - Current
- Review and provide care according to the doctors orders, care plans, as well as following policies and procedures well doing so.
- Review nursing notes or medical chart to help aide with evaluating patients current physical and emotional status.
- Prep and monitor patient-administer medications as orders by provider which are aligned with facility procedures and nursing standards.
- Sign, date, and perform all chart, record keeping, and care plans in the established procedures and policies.
- Deliver and provide high quality care for each individual residential care.
Psychiatric Technician
State of California-DDS
Porterville
04.2023 - 07.2023
- Administer medication and complete Tx orders as directed by Doctor.
- Observe patients behavior and record their current condition.
- Address any patients concerns.
- Monitor patient v/s.
- Help lead patients in therapeutic/recreational activities, ADL's, and treatment engagement.
Psychiatric Technician
Supplemental Health Care
Porterville
07.2021 - 12.2022
- Observe patients behavior and record their current condition.
- Address any patients concerns.
- Monitor patient v/s.
- Help lead patients in therapeutic/recreational activities, ADL's, and encourage engagement in their therapeutic plans.
Psychiatric Technician
Wellpath Correct Care Solutions
Bakersfield
09.2019 - 07.2021
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to care team.
- Delivered medications via oral and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to care team.
LPT
7TH AVENUE CENTER
Santa Cruz
09.2018 - 09.2019
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Delivered medications via oral and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
- Documented all elements of care and updated patient charts and confidential files to reflect changes in care plans, interventions applied and observations.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to treatment team.
Education
Cuesta college -
Cuesta college
Paso Robles, CA05.2018
Skills
- Observational skills
- Medication administration
- Safety compliance
- Behavioral assessment
- Record keeping
- Team collaboration
- Crisis intervention
- Therapeutic engagement
- Patience and compassion
- Nursing expertise
- Vital signs monitoring
Certification
CPR
Timeline
Psychiatric Technician
State of California-CDCR
07.2024 - Current
LPT
Sierra health and wellness
07.2023 - Current
Psychiatric Technician
State of California-DDS
04.2023 - 07.2023
Psychiatric Technician
Supplemental Health Care
07.2021 - 12.2022
Psychiatric Technician
Wellpath Correct Care Solutions
09.2019 - 07.2021
LPT
7TH AVENUE CENTER
09.2018 - 09.2019
Cuesta college -
Cuesta college