Crystal Washington
Sacramento
Summary
Experienced licensed psychiatric technician with a strong background in the substance abuse and mental health treatment industry. Skilled in providing exceptional counseling, building rapport, and effectively communicating with clients and families from diverse backgrounds. Recognized for maintaining a positive attitude and consistently surpassing performance standards. Proficient in medication administration and managing patient behavior. Well-versed in electronic charting, crisis intervention, and working as a team player. Known for dependability and quickness in learning new skills.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Psychiatric Technician
Yellow Wood Recovery
01.2023 - Current
- Adhere to HIPAA and other confidentiality guidelines
- Recognizing signs and symptoms of intoxication from different substances
- Being able to identify common chemicals of dependency & demonstrating knowledge of different medications and protocols for detoxification
- Accurately taking physicians orders (verbal or telephone order) and documenting appropriately
- Transcribing & reviewing physicians orders
- Communicating and documenting teaching and discharge planning
- Completing the nursing assessment upon admission & indicating potential problems
- Supervising self-administration (MAT) of medication
- Communicate pertinent information to peers and physicians and act as a patient advocate
- Develop nursing treatment plans for all conditions
Licensed Psychiatric Technician
Turning Tide Healthcare
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Treated clients and families with respect and dignity
- Charted on each patient daily
- Took and monitored vital signs, administered medications, and managed patient behavior
- Applied interventions with clients wanting to leave against medical advice (AMA)
- 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
- Assisted with medication administration and counting and pouring medications
- Took patient blood pressure and pulse rate, reporting findings in health charts
- Assessed patient progress and reported changes to supervising physician
Lead Licensed Psychiatric Technician
Stars Behavioral Health Group
12.2021 - 12.2022
- Looking at referral packets from Emergency Depts for possible intake
- Documents all services provided in a clear and concise manner within the Electronic Health Record within the timelines and framework established by Central Star
- Crisis Intervention
- Medi-Cal Billing
- Providing crisis stabilization to adolescent youth
- Medication Administration
- Provide direct nursing care
- Coordinating direct admissions from various neighboring hospitals
- Problem solving
- Making sure all 5150/5585 are correct, and brought in from receiving hospitals
- Performed as a liason between CSU and neighboring hospital Emergency Departments
Licensed Psychiatric Technician
National Psychiatric Care and Rehabilitative Services
07.2021 - 12.2021
- Collaborating with Program Director and Psychiatrist to ensure that healthcare requirements for residents are met
- Assisting in the coordinating, scheduling and oversight of medical treatment for all facility residents including the including providing support during the admission process and initiation of appropriate healthcare referrals
- Providing supervision of Mental Health Workers
- Assisting in the interpretation and application of Physician's Orders
- Exercising judgement and skills in recognizing basic symptoms indicative of patient adverse reactions and consults with supervisor and/or alerts medical staff
- Maintaining and manages medical and psychiatric records in and organized and timely fashion so as to meet the standards of care, accreditation, resident care needs and licensing requirements
- Medication Administration
- Providing direct care in accordance with specific Treatment Plans
SENIOR PSYCHIATRIC TECHNICIAN
California Health Care Facility
03.2019 - 01.2020
- Supervising individual and group activities on the unit
- Responsible for the overall nursing care & functions on the unit
- Participating in unit interdisciplinary treatment team meetings weekly
- Assigning daily staff assignments/ duties
- Providing training to newly hired employees
- Meeting with Unit Supervisor monthly to discuss employee concerns and or questions
Licensed Psychiatric Technician/ Treatment Coordinator
California Health Care Facility
07.2018 - 03.2019
- Medication and Treatment Administration
- Providing care based on the patient's treatment plan under the supervision of the Registered Nurse
- Documenting observations and interventions per guidelines
- Attending, facilitating and participating in therapeutic groups
- Collaborating with clinicians to implement the most effective patient centered treatment plans
- Serving as a patient advocate and keeping track of all admission/ discharge dates
- Working with interdisciplinary team to ensure treatment is within compliance
Licensed Psychiatric Technician
Napa State Hospital
01.2015 - 07.2018
- Performing hourly welfare checks on assigned patients focusing on behavior and appearance
- Utilizing the least restrictive methods to de-escalate patients that are in acute crises
- Participating in Unit evaluations for patients who are discharging into the community
- Performing assigned patient care tasks and other related unit duties
- Providing therapeutic direction and feedback to forensic clients
- Took and monitored vital signs
- Medication Administration
- Crisis Intervention
- Therapeutic Groups
- Getting clients competent to stand trial through mock trials and on-going treatment
Education
Psychology -
West Hills College
Lemoore, CA04.2017
Certificate of Completion for LPT - undefined
Napa Valley College
Napa, CASkills
- Intramuscular Injections
- EMR Systems
- Medication Side Effect Knowledge
- Crisis Prevention Intervention
- Admitting and Discharging
- Electronic Charting
- Documentation Requirements
- De-Escalation Techniques
- Safety Behaviors
- Treatment Planning
- Patient Rapport
- Substance abuse treatment
- Clinical documentation
Certification
- LPT, 40665
- BLS
Timeline
Licensed Psychiatric Technician
Yellow Wood Recovery
01.2023 - Current
Licensed Psychiatric Technician
Turning Tide Healthcare
01.2023 - 01.2024
Lead Licensed Psychiatric Technician
Stars Behavioral Health Group
12.2021 - 12.2022
Licensed Psychiatric Technician
National Psychiatric Care and Rehabilitative Services
07.2021 - 12.2021
SENIOR PSYCHIATRIC TECHNICIAN
California Health Care Facility
03.2019 - 01.2020
Licensed Psychiatric Technician/ Treatment Coordinator
California Health Care Facility
07.2018 - 03.2019
Licensed Psychiatric Technician
Napa State Hospital
01.2015 - 07.2018
Certificate of Completion for LPT - undefined
Napa Valley College
Psychology -
West Hills College
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