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Josephine Bell

CA - Fontana,CA

Summary

Licensed Psychiatric Technician with over 20 years of experience in the substance abuse and mental health treatment industry. Offering excellent counseling, rapport-building and communication skills with clients and families from diverse backgrounds. Known for having a positive attitude and consistently exceeding performance standards. Compassionate Mental Health Tech with strong track record of implementing effective behavioral management programs. Sound knowledge of addiction symptomatology and diagnosed mental disorders. Handles tasks effectively and communicates with tact and discretion. Accommodating Mental Health Tech offering strong history of excellent communication with family members and patients. Committed to helping patients by following established treatment plan goals and interventions. Adept at liaising between patients and medical staff to maintain continuum of care. Kind Mental Health Tech with 20 years of experience providing mental health care services to people of various backgrounds. Creative and professional with skills in mental Health and psychiatric nursing. Sound knowledge of patient treatment plans and interventions. Extremely talented in providing new patient screenings and assessments. Patient-focused Psych Tech offers strong background in psychiatric care. Excels in recordkeeping, time management and patient observation. Delivers top-notch care to patients with mental or emotional disturbances. Enthusiastic Psych Tech eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Clear understanding of psychiatric and training in patient care. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in medical and psychiatric nursing.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Licensed Psychiatric Technician

California Institution For Women
Chino, CA
01.2011 - 12.2017
  • Took and monitored vital signs, administered medications and managed patient behavior.
  • Counseled and mentored clients on substance use and life choices.
  • Recommended continuing care and medications to clients and communicated with family members on treatment and discharge plans.
  • Assisted and counseled 90 patients daily.
  • Coordinated with medical and paramedical professionals to provide appropriate input and effectively formulate and implement treatment plans for patients.
  • Administered PPD and IM injections according to protocol.
  • Charted on each patient daily.
  • Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease.

Licensed Psychiatric Technician

Metropolitan State Hospital
Norwalk, CA
08.1991 - 11.2011
  • Took and monitored vital signs, administered medications and managed patient behavior.
  • Counseled and mentored clients on substance use and life choices.
  • Recommended continuing care and medications to clients and communicated with family members on treatment and discharge plans.
  • Assisted and counseled 56 patients daily.
  • Applied interventions with clients wanting to leave against medical advice (AMA).
  • Coordinated with medical and paramedical professionals to provide appropriate input and effectively formulate and implement treatment plans for patients.
  • Administered PPD and IM injections according to protocol.
  • Charted on each patient daily.
  • Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease.

Education

Associate of Arts - Psychiatric Technician Program

Valley Vocational Center
La Puente, CA
05.1989

Skills

  • Attention to Detail
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Physical Condition Assessments
  • Critical Thinking
  • Patient Counseling
  • Rapport Building
  • Crisis Management
  • Interpersonal Skills Development
  • Behavior Observation
  • Interdisciplinary Collaboration

Languages

Tagalog
Professional Working

Timeline

Licensed Psychiatric Technician

California Institution For Women
01.2011 - 12.2017

Licensed Psychiatric Technician

Metropolitan State Hospital
08.1991 - 11.2011

Associate of Arts - Psychiatric Technician Program

Valley Vocational Center
Josephine Bell