Claudia Bakus
Napa,CA
Summary
Accommodating Psychiatric Technician offering strong history of excellent communication with family members and patients. Committed to helping patients by following established treatment plan goals and interventions. Adept at liaising between patients and medical staff to maintain continuum of care.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Psychiatric Technician
DSH-Napa
04.2014 - Current
- Charted on each patient daily.
- Treated clients and families with respect and dignity.
- Counseled and mentored clients on substance use and life choices.
- Took and monitored vital signs, administered medications, and managed patient behavior.
- Coordinated with medical and paramedical professionals to provide appropriate input and effectively formulate and implement treatment plans for patients.
- Delivered compassionate patient care, focusing on safety, comfort and emotional support.
- Supported patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
- Maintained patient records, documenting changes in patient condition.
- Monitored patient behavior and immediately reported changes to supervising physician.
- Participated in patient education, helping to reinforce concepts and treatment plans.
- Provided therapeutic activities to assist with patient development.
- Assessed patient progress and reported changes to supervising physician.
- Organized recreational activities to assist in patient recovery.
- Recommended continuing care and medications to clients and communicated with family members on treatment and discharge plans.
Education
Certificate of Completion - Psychiatric Technician
Cuesta College
San Luis Obispo, CA01.2014
Skills
- Dispense Medicines
- Medication Compliance
- Recreational Activity Supervision
- Vital Signs Documentation
- Floor Assignments
- Activities of Daily Living (ADL) Assistance
- Mental Health Support
- Build Work Skills
- Patient Rapport
- Admitting and Discharging
- Encouragement and Motivation
- Unusual Behavior Reporting
- Document Conditions
Timeline
Psychiatric Technician
DSH-Napa
04.2014 - Current
Certificate of Completion - Psychiatric Technician
Cuesta College
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