Darlyn Cabral
Hanford
Summary
Licensed Psychiatric Technician with 20+ years of experience providing mental health care across diverse settings, including correctional facilities, inpatient psychiatric units, state hospitals, and outpatient services. Skilled in patient assessment, crisis intervention, medication management, and therapeutic support. Recognized for strong interpersonal skills, reliability, and the ability to manage complex cases while collaborating effectively with multidisciplinary teams.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
LPT
Kaweah Health Hospital
02.2014 - Current
- Ensure safety, comfort, and support of patients in an acute psychiatric setting
- Monitor and document patient behavior, mood, and physical condition; report changes to nursing staff
- Administer and chart medications accurately
- Conduct routine safety checks (e.g., Q15 rounds), 1:1 monitoring, and crisis interventions as needed
- Assist with admitting, discharging, orienting, and transferring patients
- Maintain a safe, clean, and therapeutic environment for patients and staff
- Perform vital sign checks, record intake/output, collect and label specimens
- Guide patients through daily schedules and escort to meals, group sessions, court appointments, etc.
- Monitor patient visitors and enforce safety protocols
- Acute Psych (Inpatient)/ Bio Behavioral (Outpatient)
LPT
Pleasant Valley State Prison
12.2005 - 02.2014
- Deliver direct psychiatric care and medication administration in a secure correctional setting
- Conduct mental health assessments and support individualized treatment plans
- Respond to crises and psychiatric emergencies using de-escalation and intervention techniques
- Document care and collaborate with multidisciplinary and custody staff to ensure safety and compliance
LPT
Coalinga State Hospital
07.2005 - 12.2005
- Provide psychiatric and behavioral nursing care to patients in a secure, forensic mental health facility.
- Administer medications, monitor patient responses, and document treatment outcomes.
- Conduct mental health assessments and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans.
- Implement therapeutic interventions, including individual and group therapy sessions.
- Ensure patient safety by observing and reporting behavioral changes, and intervening during crises.
- Adhere to security protocols and collaborate with custody staff to maintain a safe environment.
Education
General Education/ Certification of Completion -
West Hills College
01.2005
General Education - undefined
College of the Sequoias
05.2002
Diploma - undefined
Hanford High School
06.1999
Skills
- Licensed Psychiatric Technician with 20 years of clinical and inpatient mental health experience
- Psychiatric Nursing & Behavioral Health Care
- Crisis Intervention & De-escalation Techniques
- Safety Protocols in Locked/Forensic Units
- Suicide Prevention & Self-Harm Risk Monitoring
- Documentation & Electronic Health Records (EHR/EMR)
- Cerner
- Power Chart
- CPR/BLS Certified Ex 8/15/27
- CPI Ex 5/31/26
Timeline
LPT
Kaweah Health Hospital
02.2014 - Current
LPT
Pleasant Valley State Prison
12.2005 - 02.2014
LPT
Coalinga State Hospital
07.2005 - 12.2005
General Education - undefined
College of the Sequoias
Diploma - undefined
Hanford High School
General Education/ Certification of Completion -
West Hills College
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