Chandra Lewis
Linden,CA
Summary
I have currently been employed with San Joaquin County BHS and have worked all three programs, Crisis, Crisis Stabilization Unit, and Psychiatric Health Facility for the past 10 years. I have experience in the substance abuse and mental health treatment industry, offering excellent rapport-building, and communication skills with clients and families from diverse backgrounds. I am known for having a positive, energetic, attitude and consistently exceeding performance standards with out requiring supervision. I have a proven ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to meet patient needs. In Crisis, I have learned and can offer skills in task prioritization and task management, successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. I have a willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals and never above learning new things.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr. Psychiatric Technician
San Joaquin County BHS Crisis/CSU
12.2013 - Current
- Delivered compassionate patient care, focusing on safety, comfort and emotional support.
- Participated in patient education, helping to reinforce concepts and treatment plans.
- Provided therapeutic activities to assist with patient development.
- Took patient blood pressure and pulse rate, reporting findings in health charts.
- Collaborated closely with mental health professionals with treatment plan implementation.
- Assisted with medication administration and counting and pouring medications.
- Recommended continuing care and medications to clients and communicated with family members on treatment and discharge plans.
- Monitored patient behavior and immediately reported changes to supervising physician.
- Maintained patient records, documenting changes in patient condition.
- Took and monitored vital signs, administered medications, and managed patient behavior.
- Applied interventions with clients wanting to leave against medical advice (AMA).
- Counseled and mentored clients on substance use and life choices.
- Coordinated with medical and paramedical professionals to provide appropriate input and effectively formulate and implement treatment plans for patients.
Education
Associate of Arts - Social Sciences
Mission College
Santa Clara, CA05.2013
Associate of Arts - Social And Behavioral Sciences
Mission College
Santa Clara, CA05.2013
Associate of Science - Psychiatric Technician
Mission College
Santa Clara, CA12.2012
Skills
- Behavior Monitoring
- Emergency Response
- Incident Reporting
- Vital Signs Documentation
- Patient Rapport
- Direct Patient Care
- Employee Training
- Critical Thinking
- Active Listening
- Coordinating Care
- Behavior Observation
- Rapport Building
- Crisis Management
- Nursing Assistance
- Behavioral Health
- Inpatient Treatment
- Progress Documentation
- Indirect Patient Care
- Crisis Intervention
- Vitals Monitoring
- Activities of Daily Living ADL Assistance
Timeline
Sr. Psychiatric Technician
San Joaquin County BHS Crisis/CSU
12.2013 - Current
Associate of Arts - Social Sciences
Mission College
Associate of Arts - Social And Behavioral Sciences
Mission College
Associate of Science - Psychiatric Technician
Mission College
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