Carolina Lara
West Covina,CA
Summary
Licensed Psychiatric Technician (LPT) with over 7 years of experience across acute inpatient, residential (STRTP/CTF), and outpatient settings transitioning into a new role as Registered Nurse (RN). Adaptable practitioner, frequently utilized to support under-resourced units or high-acuity caseloads. Committed to a culture of transparency and receptive to feedback to improve patient outcomes. Proactive in seeking multidisciplinary collaboration and delivering trauma-informed care to children, adolescents, and adults
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Psychiatric Technician
Gateways Hospital and Mental Health Center
08.2024 - Current
- Serving as a liaison for the interdisciplinary team, ensuring proper endorsement of clinical information between nursing, psychiatry, and social services, demonstrating strong communication and teamwork skills
- Proactively managing acute psychiatric crises in high-pressure environments, maintaining a reputation for accountability and calm leadership during critical incidents, utilizing effective therapeutic care
- Upholding clinical integrity by taking full ownership of patient care outcomes and maintaining transparent, honest communication with the psychiatric and social service teams
Licensed Psychiatric Technician
Independent Options
02.2024 - 03.2024
- Provided direct medical support to adults living with developmental disabilities in a residential setting, ensuring quality control in care delivery
Licensed Psychiatric Technician
Vista Del Mar Child And Family Services
10.2020 - 12.2023
- Delivered psychiatric and medical support to adolescents (ages 12-18) within STRTP, CTF, NPS, and ORR programs, bridging gaps between different clinical departments and ensuring seamless patient care
- Independently coordinating and conducting monthly pediatric clinics and weekly phlebotomy services, ensuring all blood work and medical orders were processed with 100% accuracy, demonstrating strong logistics and attention to detail
- Fostered supportive environments for youth through clear and firm boundary setting while providing therapeutic support and education, enhancing patient satisfaction
Lead Residential Technician
Casa Colina Rehabilitation Center
03.2016 - 10.2017
- Facilitated patient mobility and comfort through personalized care plans and rehabilitation techniques
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to implement effective treatment strategies for diverse patient needs
- Trained new staff on best practices, enhancing team performance and service delivery standards
- Monitored patient progress, documenting changes to inform adjustments in therapy protocols
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Mt. San Antonio College
Walnut, CA12-2025
Associate of Science - Psychiatric Technician
Mt. San Antonio College
Walnut, CA08-2018
Skills
- Empathy
- Patient Advocacy
- Patient rapport building
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Behavioral management
- Therapeutic communication
- Psychotropic medications
- Mental health support
- De-escalation techniques
- Emergency response
Certification
Blood Withdrawal Certification - March, 2020
BLS/CPR - January, 2024
ACLS, PALS - August, 2025
NIHSS - January, 2026
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Licensed Psychiatric Technician
Gateways Hospital and Mental Health Center
08.2024 - Current
Licensed Psychiatric Technician
Independent Options
02.2024 - 03.2024
Licensed Psychiatric Technician
Vista Del Mar Child And Family Services
10.2020 - 12.2023
Lead Residential Technician
Casa Colina Rehabilitation Center
03.2016 - 10.2017
Associate of Science - Nursing
Mt. San Antonio College
Associate of Science - Psychiatric Technician
Mt. San Antonio College