Cheryl Guijarro
Hampton,VA
Summary
Licensed Psychiatric Technician with over 9 years of experience in the substance abuse and mental health treatment industry. Offering excellent counseling, rapport-building and communication skills with clients and families from diverse backgrounds. Experience working with children, adolescents, and adults in a mental/behavioral health capacity. Known for having a positive attitude and the ability to work well with others in a high stress environment.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Psychiatric Technician
California Department Of Corrections And Rehabilitation
Chowchilla, CA
09.2015 - 09.2019
- Learn and applied sound judgment for situations including the protection of persons and property.
- Applied basic nursing knowledge, skills, and attitudes.
- Established effective therapeutic relationships with developmentally or mentally disordered forensic clients, patients, or inmates.
- Recognized symptoms requiring medical or psychiatric attention.
- Demonstrated the ability to think and act quickly in emergencies.
- Worked with a treatment team to provide occupational, recreational, vocational, and educational therapy programs for forensic clients, patients, or inmates.
- Developed clear and concise reports of incidents.
- Analyzed situations accurately and took effective action.
- Treated clients with respect and dignity.
- Took and monitored vital signs, administered medications and managed patient behavior.
- Counseled and mentored clients on substance use and life choices.
- Administered PPD and IM injections according to protocol.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
Licensed Psychiatric Technician
Aegis Treatment Center
Fresno, CA
04.2011 - 11.2015
- Review patient information to ensure correct dosage amounts of patient medications are administered
- Dispense controlled and non-controlled medication per physician’s orders
- Observe patients
- Consult with clinic doctors regarding any changes in dosage
- Implement all aspects of receiving, storing, and dispensing controlled and non-controlled substances.
- Document and sign entries inpatient treatment records as required by applicable federal and state regulations
- Prepare, stock, and maintain exam rooms and dispensary
- Possibly working on an “On-call” basis when needed
Licensed Psychiatric Technician
Central Stars Behavioral Health
Fresno, CA
05.2014 - 09.2015
- The Licensed Psychiatric Technician provides direct client care including the administration of medications, including injections.
- Engages clients and families to assess and diagnoses physical health status.
- Formulates and implements an effective nursing care plan understanding psychiatric illness and its treatment as appropriate for Scope of Practice.
- Demonstrates an understanding of age related development and other issues for the population(s).
- Charted on each patient daily.
- Took and monitored vital signs, administered medications and managed patient behavior.
- Counseled and mentored clients on substance use and life choices.
- Provided daily medication management to patients 3-4x's a day.
- Recommended continuing care and medications to clients and communicated with family members on treatment and discharge plans.
- Administered PPD and IM injections according to protocol.
- Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
Licensed Psychiatric Technician
Crestwood Behavioral Health Inc.
Fresno, CA
01.2011 - 09.2014
- Supervises assigned staff.
- Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates nursing care for clients. Works with the service coordinator in developing service plans for the client.
- Follows protocols regarding medication administration and treatments per physicians’ orders.
- Documents all pertinent information regarding the client’s condition, medication, treatment, and communication with legal and health care representatives per policy.
- Supervises the use of restraints used for physical and behavioral reasons, ensuring that the client’s rights and safety are upheld.
- Communicates with appropriate personnel and disciplines on a daily basis regarding admissions, discharges, changes in condition, physicians’ orders, and other appropriate information.
- Notifies physicians of all incidents, changes in condition, and need for evaluation of all medications or other treatment in a timely manner.
- Assures conservator and/or family members are notified of any incidents or changes in condition as appropriate.
- Acts as a liaison with the physician, client, and all members of the interdisciplinary team.
- Completes incident reports, medication error reports, and drug reaction reports in a timely manner per protocol.
- Makes independent nursing decisions as necessary based on appropriate nursing theory and practice.
- Observes proper safety practices and recommends or initiates plan of correction as necessary.
- Upholds all infection control standards.
- Participates in the implementation of quality assurance programs for nursing services.
- Maintains confidentiality of all client care information.
- Keeps Director of Nursing Services informed of all potential problems on the unit.
Hospital Admissions Counselor
Valley Children's Hospital Madera
Madera, CA
03.2005 - 05.2009
- Assisted in patient admission process based on federal and state laws.
- Confirmed all insurance benefits met standards of admissions as dictated by policy.
- Performed document filing, bookkeeping and faxing for busy hospital admissions office.
- Completed preliminary paperwork for incoming and outgoing patients.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Behavioral Sciences
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ08.2023
Associate of Science - Psychiatric Technician
West Hills College - Lemoore
Lemoore, CA08.2010
High School Diploma -
Central East High School
Fresno, CA06.1998
Skills
- Coordination and Teamwork
- Security Oversight
- Observing and Monitoring Behavior
- Positive Reinforcement Methods
- Behavior Modification Techniques
- Incident Reports
- Dietary Needs
- Lunchtime Assistance
- Planning and Leading Activities
- Organization and Attention to Detail
- Group and Individual Care
- Positive Interactions
- Team Leader
- Behavioral Corrections
Certification
Board of Vocational Nurses and Psychiatric Technicians- State of California
Licensed Psychiatric Technician- License #35853
Timeline
Licensed Psychiatric Technician
California Department Of Corrections And Rehabilitation
09.2015 - 09.2019
Licensed Psychiatric Technician
Central Stars Behavioral Health
05.2014 - 09.2015
Licensed Psychiatric Technician
Aegis Treatment Center
04.2011 - 11.2015
Licensed Psychiatric Technician
Crestwood Behavioral Health Inc.
01.2011 - 09.2014
Hospital Admissions Counselor
Valley Children's Hospital Madera
03.2005 - 05.2009
Bachelor of Science - Behavioral Sciences
Grand Canyon University
Associate of Science - Psychiatric Technician
West Hills College - Lemoore
High School Diploma -
Central East High School
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