FALLON COSTA
Visalia,CALIFORNIA
Summary
Knowledgeable and dedicated Licensed Psychiatric Technician with nearly 6 years of specialized psychiatric care experience and 22 years in the medical field delivering compassionate, high-quality patient care. Demonstrated expertise in reliability, accountability, teamwork, and adaptability, with strong communication and time management skills. Recognized by peers and supervisors for a hardworking attitude, professionalism, and the ability to manage responsibilities with exceptional accuracy and efficiency. Committed to leveraging extensive clinical experience, patient-centered care, and strong work ethic to make a meaningful contribution to your program and support the achievement of organizational goals.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LICENSED PSYCHIATRIC TECHNICIAN
Kaweah Health Medical Center
Visalia, CALIFORNIA
07.2020 - Current
- Trained new employees on procedures to follow with psychiatric patients.
- Safely Restrained violent, potentially violent and suicidal patients by verbal and physical means as required.
- Educated patients and families on mental health conditions and treatment options, enhancing understanding and compliance.
- Promoted a safe and inclusive therapeutic environment by fostering open communication among staff and patients alike.
- Maintained confidentiality according to HIPAA regulations while communicating pertinent information to appropriate team members.
- Administered oral medications and hypodermic injections, following physician's prescriptions and hospital procedures.
- Obtain and document measures of patients' physical condition, using devices such as thermometers and blood pressure gauges.
- Provided nursing, psychiatric and personal care to mentally ill, emotionally disturbed and mentally retarded patients.
- Monitored patients' physical and emotional well-being and report unusual behavior and physical ailments to medical staff.
- Aided patients in performing tasks, such as bathing or keeping beds, clothing, or living areas clean.
- Took and monitored vital signs, administered medications, and managed patient behavior.
- Coordinated with medical and paramedical professionals to provide appropriate input and effectively formulate and implement treatment plans for patients.
- Delivered compassionate patient care, focusing on safety, comfort and emotional support.
ED TECHNICIAN
Kaweah Health Medical Center
Visalia, CA
09.2018 - 07.2020
- Providing care to emergency in ER by monitoring the patients vital signs
- Measuring and fitting patients for crutches and proper use of walking techniques with crutches
- Assisting Doctors and Nurses during medical procedures.
- Assisting with emergency medical processes, such as dressing wounds, administering custom splints and slings.
- Collecting samples of urine analysis
- Assist in Traumas, CPR, and EKG monitoring
- Monitored vital signs using advanced medical equipment, promptly reporting changes to clinical staff.
- Trained and mentored junior technicians on best practices for patient care and emergency procedures.
- Ensured patient safety with strict adherence to infection control protocols and proper use of personal protective equipment.
- Promptly responded to critical situations, assisting in life-saving interventions like CPR administration and defibrillation techniques.
- Assisted physicians in performing minor procedures such as suturing wounds, splinting fractures, and applying dressings to ensure optimal healing outcomes.
- Upheld patient confidentiality by adhering to HIPAA guidelines and protecting sensitive information from unauthorized access.
CNA
Kaweah Health Medical Center
Visalia, CA
01.2012 - 08.2018
- Provided compassionate patient care, ensuring comfort and safety in daily activities.
- Assisted nursing staff with routine medical procedures, enhancing operational efficiency.
- Monitored vital signs, documenting changes to inform treatment decisions effectively.
- Delivered support during patient admissions and discharges, streamlining workflow processes.
- Trained new staff on patient care protocols and operational procedures, fostering team competency.
- Advocated for patients' rights and needs, promoting a supportive healthcare environment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT
Hacienda Health Care
Hanford, CA
09.2004 - 12.2011
- Turing and moving patients
- Grooming patients by brushing their hair, teeth, shaving them, etc.
- Toileting and Bathing Patients
- Feeding patients and documents their food and liquid intake.
- Charting ADL's, assisting with lifting patients
- Answering call buttons and alerting nurses to emergencies
Education
ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE (A.S.) - LICENSED PSYCHIATRIC TECHNICIAN
West Hills College
Coalinga, CA12-2016
Skills
- Mental Health Care
- Electronic Charting
- Safety Protocols
- Patient Restraint
- Active Listening
- HIPAA Requirements
- Safety Behaviors
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Documentation Requirements
- De-Escalation Techniques
- Team Meetings
- Patient Charting and Reporting
- Activities of Daily Living (ADL) Assistance
Certification
- Licensed Psychiatric Technician: License #41725: Expires May 31st, 2028
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA): 00576048, Valid during state of Emergency
- CPR /Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS): Expires December 2027
Timeline
LICENSED PSYCHIATRIC TECHNICIAN
Kaweah Health Medical Center
07.2020 - Current
ED TECHNICIAN
Kaweah Health Medical Center
09.2018 - 07.2020
CNA
Kaweah Health Medical Center
01.2012 - 08.2018
CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT
Hacienda Health Care
09.2004 - 12.2011
ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE (A.S.) - LICENSED PSYCHIATRIC TECHNICIAN
West Hills College