Daniel St Laurent
Riverside,CA
Summary
Qualified Psychiatric Technician providing 35 years of experience in delivering treatment for mental health and substance abuse conditions. Genuine in offering quality patient care by fostering relationships, counseling and building communication to treat various types of patients and collaborate with family members. Expert in maintaining upbeat attitude and achieving peak performance.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Psychiatric Technician
Riverside Behavioral Health Center
Riverside, CA
03.2022 - 02.2023
- Provided direct patient care and monitored patients' physical, mental, and emotional status.
- Taught clients how to manage their emotions, cope with stress, and develop healthy habits.
- Observed patient behaviors and reported any changes or concerning issues to the psychiatrist or nurse practitioner.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to coordinate individualized treatment plans for each client.
- Administered medications as prescribed by physicians and monitored patient reactions to treatments.
- Maintained accurate records of patient progress including daily notes on individuals' moods, activities, interactions with others.
Psychiatric Technician
Patton State Hospital
San Bernardino, CA
07.2008 - 01.2022
- Provided direct patient care and monitored patients' physical, mental, and emotional status.
- Assisted psychiatrists in the assessment of patient behavior and provided feedback to the treatment team.
- Taught clients how to manage their emotions, cope with stress, and develop healthy habits.
- Monitored patients' well-being and reported changes or unusual behavior or physical illness to medical staff.
- Aided patients in performing activities of daily living.
- Cultivated relationships with patients, discussing ways to help improve overall health while alleviating self-harm practices.
- Handled vital sign monitoring, medication administration and patient behavior assessments.
- Utilized therapeutic techniques such as positive reinforcement or distraction methods when working with agitated patients.
- Evaluated residents' needs regularly and updated treatment plans accordingly based on changes observed over time.
- Administered medications as prescribed by physicians and monitored patient reactions to treatments.
Psychiatric Technician
Loma Linda Behavioral Medicine Center
Redlands, CA
03.2006 - 07.2008
- Provided direct patient care and monitored patients' physical, mental, and emotional status.
- Assisted psychiatrists in the assessment of patient behavior and provided feedback to the treatment team.
- Taught clients how to manage their emotions, cope with stress, and develop healthy habits.
- Observed patient behaviors and reported any changes or concerning issues to the psychiatrist or nurse practitioner.
- Maintained accurate records of patient progress including daily notes on individuals' moods, activities, interactions with others.
- Performed crisis intervention services when needed including evaluating potential risks posed by clients' behaviors or actions.
- Ensured that all safety protocols were followed at all times while caring for patients in a residential setting.
- Educated family members on effective strategies for supporting loved ones dealing with mental health issues.
- Encouraged clients to participate in self-care practices like exercise or journaling that promote overall wellbeing.
- Created therapeutic environments through activities designed to reduce stress levels among residents.
- Evaluated residents' needs regularly and updated treatment plans accordingly based on changes observed over time.
- Handled vital sign monitoring, medication administration and patient behavior assessments.
- Monitored patients' well-being and reported changes or unusual behavior or physical illness to medical staff.
- Developed basic strategies to promote patient safety, wellness and independence.
- Administered medications as prescribed by physicians and monitored patient reactions to treatments.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Psychiatric Technology
Ventura College
Ventura, CASkills
- Patient Assessment
- Behavior Monitoring
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Rapport
- Vital Signs Documentation
- Regulatory Compliance
- Incident Reporting
- Behavior Observation
- Crisis Management
- Active Listening
- Needs Assessment
- Coordinating Care
- Developmental Disability Rehabilitation
- Progress Documentation
- Patient Counseling
- Clinical Documentation
- Health Management Instruction
- HIPAA Requirements
- Inpatient Treatment
- Vitals Monitoring
- Medical Records Maintenance
- Therapeutic Treatment
- Eating Disorders
- Encouragement and Motivation
- Intake Assessment
- Crisis Intervention
- Medication Administration
- Mental Health Assessment
- Treatment Planning
- Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI)
- Activities of Daily Living ADL Assistance
Work Availability
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Timeline
Licensed Psychiatric Technician
Riverside Behavioral Health Center
03.2022 - 02.2023
Psychiatric Technician
Patton State Hospital
07.2008 - 01.2022
Psychiatric Technician
Loma Linda Behavioral Medicine Center
03.2006 - 07.2008
Some College (No Degree) - Psychiatric Technology
Ventura College
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