Brianna Watkins
Murfreesboro,TN
Summary
Dedicated psychiatric technician skilled in de-escalation techniques and patient support. Known for fostering trust and enhancing patient outcomes through effective collaboration and compassionate care.
Overview
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years of professional experience
Work History
Psychiatric Technician
Middle Tennessee Mental Health Institute
Nashville, TN
07.2023 - Current
- Treated clients and families with respect and dignity.
- Took and monitored vital signs, administered medications, and managed patient behavior.
- Provided compassionate support to patients during group therapy sessions, fostering trust and open communication.
- Improved patient outcomes by actively participating in multidisciplinary team meetings and sharing observations.
- Enhanced patient safety by consistently monitoring and reporting on their mental health status.
- Delivered compassionate patient care, focusing on safety, comfort and emotional support.
- Collaborated closely with mental health professionals with treatment plan implementation.
- Took patient blood pressure and pulse rate, reporting findings in health charts.
- Maintained patient records, documenting changes in patient condition.
- Monitored patient behavior and immediately reported changes to supervising physician.
- Monitored vital signs and behavioral changes to ensure patient safety and well-being.
- Developed strong rapport with diverse patient populations through empathetic listening skills, helping them feel heard and understood.
- Charted on each patient daily.
- Utilized de-escalation techniques to manage challenging behaviors effectively, promoting a calm atmosphere conducive to healing.
- Reduced incidents of aggressive behavior by implementing de-escalation techniques.
- Established trust with patients, facilitating more effective treatment and rehabilitation.
Psychiatric Technician
TrustPoint Hospital
Murfreesboro, TN
08.2021 - 02.2023
- Administered therapeutic interventions to support patient mental health and recovery goals.
- Monitored vital signs and behavioral changes to ensure patient safety and well-being.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for patients.
- Implemented crisis intervention techniques to manage acute psychiatric emergencies effectively.
- Developed strong rapport with diverse patient populations through empathetic listening skills, helping them feel heard and understood.
- Observed patients closely for signs of distress or changes in condition, promptly reporting concerns to supervising clinicians for appropriate intervention.
- Utilized de-escalation techniques to manage challenging behaviors effectively, promoting a calm atmosphere conducive to healing.
- Charted on each patient daily.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in psychiatric care.
- Assisted patients in understanding their conditions, leading to improved engagement with treatment.
- Increased patient engagement by introducing therapeutic activities tailored to individual needs.
- Reduced incidents of aggressive behavior by implementing de-escalation techniques.
- Established trust with patients, facilitating more effective treatment and rehabilitation.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions, promoting supportive community environment for recovery.
Direct Support Professional
Journeys In Community Living
Murfreesboro, TN
06.2015 - 08.2022
- Provided individualized support to enhance daily living skills for individuals with developmental disabilities.
- Developed and implemented personalized care plans to address unique needs and goals of clients.
- Coordinated recreational and social activities, fostering community integration and engagement among clients.
- Monitored client progress, documenting changes and reporting observations to multidisciplinary teams for effective care adjustments.
- Trained new staff in best practices for client interaction, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and quality standards.
- Collaborated with families and caregivers to develop strategies that promote client independence and well-being.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Documented progress notes thoroughly to track client achievements, concerns, or changes in behavior patterns that may need attention from the interdisciplinary team.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted with crisis intervention to de-escalate challenging behavior and maintain peaceful encounters.
- Assisted clients in achieving personal goals through tailored care plans and daily skill-building activities.
- Supported clients with personal care tasks, ensuring their dignity and privacy were maintained at all times.
- Monitored medication administration, maintaining accurate records to ensure client safety and compliance with prescribed treatment plans.
- Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current on best practices in disability support services.
- Provided ongoing communication between clients, families, and other service providers to enhance overall care coordination efforts.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Maintained a safe and inclusive environment by addressing behavioral challenges with patience and understanding.
- Facilitated social outings and community integration activities, promoting inclusion and positive experiences for clients.
- Addressed emergency situations calmly and effectively, prioritizing the safety of both clients and staff members involved.
- Promoted physical well-being by supporting clients in engaging in regular exercise routines or therapeutic activities suited to their abilities.
- Transported clients to medical and dental appointments to provide support.
Crew Member
Mcdonalds
Murfreesboro, TN
03.2012 - 08.2015
- Operated kitchen equipment efficiently, maintaining high standards of food safety and cleanliness.
- Delivered exceptional customer service in fast-paced environment, ensuring satisfaction and repeat business.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline order preparation, enhancing speed and accuracy.
- Trained new crew members on operational procedures and customer interaction techniques.
Education
High School Diploma -
Blackman HighSchool
Murfreesboro, TNSkills
- Developmental disabilities support
- Incident reporting
- De-escalation techniques
- Vital signs documentation
- Behavioral management
- Suicide prevention
- Emergency response
- Patient assessment
- Behavior monitoring
- Direct patient care
- Mental health support
Accomplishments
- Documented and resolved behaviors which led to patient being calm and collective..
Certification
- F endorsement License - since 2015
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Psychiatric Technician
Middle Tennessee Mental Health Institute
07.2023 - Current
Psychiatric Technician
TrustPoint Hospital
08.2021 - 02.2023
Direct Support Professional
Journeys In Community Living
06.2015 - 08.2022
Crew Member
Mcdonalds
03.2012 - 08.2015
High School Diploma -
Blackman HighSchool