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Katherine Wong

Haiku-Pauwela,HI

Summary

Dynamic Licensed Psychiatric Technician with extensive experience at Sequoia Medical Center, St. Luke's, Seaton, San Mateo General Psyciatric Emergency Services, CPC Belmont Hills, Anacapa Adventist and Camarillo State Hospital adept in crisis intervention and therapeutic communication. Proven ability to enhance patient outcomes through effective medication management and individualized care planning. Skilled in group therapy facilitation and de-escalation techniques, fostering a safe environment for clients in distress.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience

Work History

Licensed Psychiatric Technician

Sequoia Medical Center
  • Treated clients and families with dignity and respect.
  • Administered meds po or im, monitoring and documenting patient behavior and phyical effectiveness results.
  • Applied interventions with clients under extreme duress or in violent situations either through emotional/behavior support and/or by directing and maintaining the safety of patient, staff and all persons present.
  • Recommended continuing care and instructed use of meds to clients and/or family on tx in current use and transfer or dc plans.
  • Conducted therapeutic group sessions to enhance patient development.
  • Maintained confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
  • Participated in patient education regarding meds, follow-up support or appointments, recommended community support organizations for further tx or in case of need for emergency situations.
  • Emergency Room evaluations of patients cleared of physical conditions affecting their psychiatric status. Determined their level of care needed.
  • Placed patients on 5150 staus/legal hold for 72° manditory safety as danger to self or others as needed.
  • Coordinated with supervising Psychiatrist for medication administration and administered meds.
  • Coordinated bed availability and transportation of patient with insurances, ambulance services, accepting hospital staff and reported all pertinent info to family members.
  • Secured any pertinent information from all parties involved in situation ranging from police, fire, ambulance services, family members or in cases where accepting incoming in-pt hospitalization, receiving full reports and passing info to accepting Psychiatrist and staff.

Office Clerk

Employers Options
09.2024 - Current

Special Project Lahaina Survivors

Counselor

Job Corps Center
09.2024 - 12.2024
  • Used cognitive behavior therapy to assist clients in recognizing and redirecting poor habits.
  • Developed individualized counseling plans for clients to incorporate short-term and long-term goals.
  • Guided clients in developing skills and strategies for dealing with problems.
  • Implemented evidence-based therapeutic interventions to promote positive behavior change.
  • Facilitated group counseling sessions to support and encourage client growth.

Driver/Tour Guide

Uber
02.2019 - 08.2023

Education

Licensed Psychiatric Tecnician - Psychiatric Nursing

Ventura Community College
Ventura, CA
06.1984

Skills

  • Anger management techniques
  • Individual therapy
  • Therapeutic communication
  • Mental health counseling
  • Clinical documentation
  • Substance abuse treatment
  • Group therapy facilitation
  • Cognitive behavioral therapy
  • Patient care planning
  • Behavioral management
  • Treatment management
  • Behavior monitoring
  • Activity planning
  • Incident reporting
  • Group safety management
  • Nursing intervention adjustment
  • De-escalation techniques
  • Direct patient care
  • Emergency response
  • Patient assessment
  • Individual counseling
  • Care team collaboration
  • Patient rapport
  • Facilities housekeeping
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Recreational activity supervision
  • Suicide prevention
  • Mobility assistance
  • Nursing interventions
  • Family education
  • Mental health support
  • Multidisciplinary collaboration

Timeline

Office Clerk

Employers Options
09.2024 - Current

Counselor

Job Corps Center
09.2024 - 12.2024

Driver/Tour Guide

Uber
02.2019 - 08.2023

Licensed Psychiatric Technician

Sequoia Medical Center

Licensed Psychiatric Tecnician - Psychiatric Nursing

Ventura Community College