Cheryl Kwon
Summary
Compassionate Licensed Psychiatric Tech with strong track record of implementing effective behavioral management programs. Sound knowledge of addiction symptomatology and diagnosed mental disorders. Patient-focused. Excels in recordkeeping, time management and patient observation. Delivers top-notch care to patients with mental or emotional disturbances.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Psychiatric Tech
Telecare Corporation
01.2021 - 12.2025
- Conducted thorough intake assessments to determine appropriate level of care for incoming patients.
- Provided skillful behavioral management techniques for patients experiencing emotional distress or exhibiting challenging behaviors.
- Ensured patient safety and implemented crisis intervention strategies for de-escalation of agitated or aggressive individuals.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by sharing observations, insights, and recommendations regarding patient care.
- Administered prescribed medications accurately and monitored patients for side effects, contributing to effective treatment outcomes.
- Took and monitored vital signs, administered medications, and managed patient behavior.
- Assessed patient progress and reported changes to supervising physician.
Psychiatric Tech Student
Fairview Developmental Center
02.2012 - 12.2013
- Helped clients with ADL's such as eating, personal hygiene, grooming, dressing, toileting, transferring or ambulating.
- Took and monitored vital signs, administered medications and managed patient behavior under direct supervision of teachers, LPT or RN.
- Charted on each patient daily.
- Helped maintain patients safety throughout the hospital.
Psychiatric Tech Student
Hope School
02.2012 - 11.2013
- Interacted daily with a student with a moderate/severe intellectual disability.
- Followed an IEP programs for student with developmental disabilities.
- Worked on an individualized care plan for students and monitored daily progress on activities provided.
- Was successful in having students meet his long and short term goals by giving verbal prompts and gestural cues.
- Helped students meet the goal of getting used to talking in complete sentences, and talking more with peers and staff with less cues.
Psychiatric Tech Student
Metropolitan State Hospital
02.2012 - 11.2013
- Treated clients and families with respect and dignity.
- Administered medication and treatments to patients under supervision of teachers, LPT or RN and observed and recorded responses.
- Explained useful coping methods to relieve depression and anxiety, including meditation and yoga.
- Wrote and implemented Individualized Care Plan for patient under supervision of LPT, RN, and instructors, and received a perfect score on assignment.
Education
Associate in Science - Psychiatric Technology
Cypress College
Cypress, CA12-2013
High School Diploma -
Burbank High School
Burbank, CA06.1985
Skills
- Psychiatric Assessment
- Suicide Risk Assessment Expertise
- Proficient in Evaluating and Writing 5150 Holds
- Crisis Management Skills
- Support for Autism Spectrum
- Patient Advocacy
- Behavioral Health Expertise
- Clear Verbal and Written Communication
- Effective Team Collaborator
- Recovery-Focused Patient Support
- Behavior Observation
- Experience with Psychotropic Therapies
Certification
- Licensed by BOARD OF VOCATIONAL NURSING AND PSYCHIATRIC TECHNICIANS, License #41697, Exp. 12/31/25.
- Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) Certification
- Basic Life Support BLS/CPR Certifications
Timeline
Licensed Psychiatric Tech
Telecare Corporation
01.2021 - 12.2025
Psychiatric Tech Student
Fairview Developmental Center
02.2012 - 12.2013
Psychiatric Tech Student
Hope School
02.2012 - 11.2013
Psychiatric Tech Student
Metropolitan State Hospital
02.2012 - 11.2013
High School Diploma -
Burbank High School
- Licensed by BOARD OF VOCATIONAL NURSING AND PSYCHIATRIC TECHNICIANS, License #41697, Exp. 12/31/25.
- Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) Certification
- Basic Life Support BLS/CPR Certifications
Associate in Science - Psychiatric Technology
Cypress College
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