Chelsea Bell
Orem,UT
Summary
Dedicated Psychiatric Technician with a proven track record at Utah State Hospital, excelling in crisis management and empathetic patient support. Mastered de-escalation techniques and clinical documentation, significantly enhancing patient safety and care continuity. Skilled in fostering patient rapport and implementing effective emergency responses, showcasing a blend of critical thinking and compassionate care.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Psychiatric Technician
Utah State Hospital
06.2018 - Current
- Implement crisis intervention protocols when necessary, ensuring the safety of all patients and staff members involved.
- Develop strong rapport with diverse patient populations through empathetic listening skills, helping them feel heard and understood.
- Observe patients closely for signs of distress or changes in condition, promptly reporting concerns to supervising clinicians for appropriate intervention.
- Utilize de-escalation techniques to manage challenging behaviors effectively, promoting a calm atmosphere conducive to healing.
- Maintaine accurate and up-to-date documentation of patient progress, facilitating effective communication among healthcare team members.
- Ensure a safe and supportive environment for patients through close monitoring and crisis management techniques.
- Support patients' coping mechanism development with effective communication and empathetic interaction.
- Facilitate recreational activities designed to promote socialization skills among peers while also encouraging healthy outlets for stress reduction.
Education
Master of Science - Child And Adolescent Psychology
Capella University
Minnesota City, MN09-2023
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Utah State University
Logan, UT05-2021
Skills
- Clinical documentation
- De-escalation techniques
- Incident reporting
- Emergency response, CPR/AED
- Developmental disabilities/ mental health support
- Activities of daily living (ADL) assistance
- Direct patient care
- Critical thinking & problem solving
- Crisis management
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association.
- Basic Human Research CITI Program 2023
Timeline
Psychiatric Technician
Utah State Hospital
06.2018 - Current
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association.
- Basic Human Research CITI Program 2023
Master of Science - Child And Adolescent Psychology
Capella University
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Utah State University
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