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Dean Tyler
Psychiatric Tecnician
Alturas,CA
Summary
Dynamic Licensed Psychiatric Technician with extensive experience at State Hospitals of California, adept at fostering teamwork and collaboration. Proven ability to implement effective behavioral management techniques and maintain meticulous documentation. Committed to enhancing patient care through problem-solving and a friendly, positive attitude, ensuring a safe and supportive therapeutic environment.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
State of California (IHSS)
Tammy Ayers Tyler
03.2023 - 11.2025
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Performed ADL's and nursing care for patient.
Licensed Psychiatric Technician
State Hospitals of California-Coalinga
05.2020 - 05.2021
- Maintained accurate and detailed documentation of patient progress, treatments, and interventions to support continuity of care.
- Provided skillful behavioral management techniques for patients experiencing emotional distress or exhibiting challenging behaviors.
- Continuously updated clinical knowledge and skills through attendance at workshops, conferences, and professional development opportunities.
- Promoted a safe and inclusive therapeutic environment by fostering open communication among staff and patients alike.
- Administered patient medications at the prescribed times.
Licensed Psychiatric Technician
State Hospitals of California-Atascadero
06.2015 - 05.2020
- Conducted thorough intake assessments to determine appropriate level of care for incoming patients.
- Ensured patient safety and implemented crisis intervention strategies for de-escalation of agitated or aggressive individuals.
- Facilitated psychoeducational groups focused on topics such as stress management, anger management, interpersonal relationships, or symptom awareness.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by sharing observations, insights, and recommendations regarding patient care.
- Administered medications to the patients as prescibed.
Licensed Psychiatric Technician
Department of Corrections-CSP- Folsom
01.2014 - 05.2014
- Administered prescribed medications accurately and monitored patients for side effects, contributing to effective treatment outcomes.
- Provided guidance and mentorship to new psychiatric technicians or nursing students completing mental health rotations.
- Maintained confidentiality according to HIPAA regulations while communicating pertinent information to appropriate team members.
- Developed therapeutic relationships with patients to promote trust, engagement in treatment, and overall mental health stability.
- Administered medications to the inmates on the tiers.
- Performed security rounds as needed.
Education
Psychiatric Technician - Psychiatric Technician
Cuesta College
San Luis Obispo, CA09-2013
No Degree - General Education For Nursing
Monterey Peninsula College
Monterey, CA10-2011
Skills
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Customer service
- Problem-solving
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of [6] staff members.
- Documented and resolved incidents which led to Seclusion or restraints.
- Achieved calmness by completing showers with accuracy and efficiency.
- Achieved med pass through effectively helping with monitoring patient compliance.
Affiliations
Marine Corps League.
American Legion
Church
Certification
Licensed Psychiatric Technician- #37760
Interests
Timeline
State of California (IHSS)
Tammy Ayers Tyler
03.2023 - 11.2025
Licensed Psychiatric Technician
State Hospitals of California-Coalinga
05.2020 - 05.2021
Licensed Psychiatric Technician
State Hospitals of California-Atascadero
06.2015 - 05.2020
Licensed Psychiatric Technician
Department of Corrections-CSP- Folsom
01.2014 - 05.2014
Psychiatric Technician - Psychiatric Technician
Cuesta College
No Degree - General Education For Nursing
Monterey Peninsula College
Nursing Award from Atascadero
One student from our nursing school class is selected by the four nursing instructors every graduating class and I was the fortunate one to be selected.