Dominique Hodges
Summary
Skilled Psychiatric Technician with over 6 years, with a proven track record of excelling in crisis intervention and patient rapport. Expert in clinical documentation and de-escalation techniques, significantly improving patient outcomes through empathetic care and multidisciplinary collaboration. Detail-oriented team player. Willingness to take on added responsibilities and learning opportunities. Certified in BLS and 5150, demonstrating a strong blend of technical proficiency and compassionate support.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Psychiatric Technician
Crestwood Crisis Stabilization Services
12.2023 - Current
- Implements crisis intervention protocols when necessary, ensuring the safety of all patients and staff members involved.
- Develops strong rapport with diverse patient populations through empathetic listening skills, helping them feel heard and understood.
- Observes patients closely for signs of distress or changes in condition, promptly reporting concerns to supervising clinicians for appropriate intervention.
- Utilizes de-escalation techniques to manage challenging behaviors effectively, promoting a calm atmosphere conducive to healing.
- Charts on each patient daily.
- Maintains accurate and up-to-date documentation of patient progress, facilitating effective communication among healthcare team members.
- Ensures a safe and supportive environment for patients through close monitoring and crisis management techniques.
- Takes and monitors vital signs, administered medications, and managed patient behavior.
- Maintains strict confidentiality of patient information, adhering to HIPAA regulations and protecting individual privacy rights.
- Collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans, improving overall patient outcomes.
- Conducts initial intake assessments for new patients, gathering essential information needed for proper diagnosis and treatment planning.
- Coordinates with medical and paramedical professionals to provide appropriate input and effectively formulate and implement treatment plans for patients.
- Assists psychiatrists in administering medications, ensuring accurate dosages and monitoring side effects for optimal efficacy.
- Delivers compassionate patient care, focusing on safety, comfort and emotional support.
- Monitors patient behavior and immediately reported changes to supervising physician.
- Provide direction to non-licensed personnel in providing direct client care and operation of the unit.
- Uses critical thinking, and assessment skills to place individuals on 5150 Holds, when necessary, and completes advisement with individual.
Psychiatric Technician
Telecare Corporation
10.2021 - 03.2023
- Developed strong rapport with diverse patient populations through empathetic listening skills, helping them feel heard and understood.
- Implemented crisis intervention protocols when necessary, ensuring the safety of all patients and staff members involved.
- Observed patients closely for signs of distress or changes in condition, promptly reporting concerns to supervising clinicians for appropriate intervention.
- Charted on each patient daily.
- Maintained accurate and up-to-date documentation of patient progress, facilitating effective communication among healthcare team members.
- Fostered a positive therapeutic alliance with each patient by providing consistent encouragement throughout their healing journey.
- Assisted in patient goal-setting and regularly monitored progress, celebrating successes and addressing barriers to achievement.
- Maintained strict confidentiality of patient information, adhering to HIPAA regulations and protecting individual privacy rights.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans, improving overall patient outcomes.
- Facilitated recreational activities designed to promote socialization skills among peers while also encouraging healthy outlets for stress reduction.
- Counseled and mentored clients on substance use and life choices.
- Conducted initial intake assessments for new patients, gathering essential information needed for proper diagnosis and treatment planning.
- Supported patients'' transition into community-based settings by developing tailored aftercare plans focused on self-sufficiency and wellness.
- Participated in patient education, helping to reinforce concepts and treatment plans.
- Took patient blood pressure and pulse rate, reporting findings in health charts.
- Coordinated and facilitated medical appointments, and follow up care.
- Established rapport with pharmacy contracted with the program, and coordinated medication management.
Psychiatric Technician
Napa State Hospital
10.2017 - 11.2021
- Implemented crisis intervention protocols when necessary, ensuring the safety of all patients and staff members involved.
- Developed strong rapport with diverse patient populations through empathetic listening skills, helping them feel heard and understood.
- Maintained order during daily activities, closely supervising patients to ensure adherence to rules and regulations.
- Managed potential conflicts among patients proactively, using negotiation skills to resolve disputes peacefully when possible.
- Enhanced overall safety by conducting thorough room/property searches for contraband items and potential hazards.
- Ensured seamless transport of patients between locations within the facility or to external appointment, maintaining constant vigilance for safety concerns and escape attempts.
- Charted on each patient daily.
- Fostered a positive therapeutic alliance with each patient by providing consistent encouragement throughout their healing journey.
- Treated clients and families with respect and dignity.
- Took and monitored vital signs, administered medications, and managed patient behavior.
Education
Certification Psychiatric Technician -
Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts
Concord, CA2016
Certification of Completion of Medical Assistant -
Blake Austin College
Vacaville, CA2011
High School Diploma -
Armijo High School
Fairfield, CA2008
Skills
- Clinical Documentation
- De-Escalation Techniques
- Vital Signs Documentation
- Behavior monitoring
- Intake Assessment
- Critical Thinking
- Mental Health Support
- Multidisciplinary Collaboration
- Patient Rapport
- Psychiatric Medication Administration
- Crisis Intervention
- BLS Certified
- 5150 Certified
Timeline
Psychiatric Technician
Crestwood Crisis Stabilization Services
12.2023 - Current
Psychiatric Technician
Telecare Corporation
10.2021 - 03.2023
Psychiatric Technician
Napa State Hospital
10.2017 - 11.2021
Certification Psychiatric Technician -
Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts
Certification of Completion of Medical Assistant -
Blake Austin College
High School Diploma -
Armijo High School
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