Katrina Harris
Atascadero State Hospital
Paso Robles,CA
1
Certification
19
years of professional experience
Hardworking and reliable employee with strong ability in problem solving. A natural leader with strong communication skills. Highly organized, proactive and punctual with team-oriented mentality.
Work History
Psychiatric Technician
19 Years 1 Month- Observed patient behaviors and reported any changes or concerning issues to the psychiatrist or nurse practitioner.
- Aided patients in performing activities of daily living.
- Performed crisis intervention services when needed including evaluating potential risks posed by clients' behaviors or actions.
- Administered medications as prescribed by physicians and monitored patient reactions to treatments.
- Monitored patients' well-being and reported changes or unusual behavior or physical illness to medical staff.
- Provided direct patient care and monitored patients' physical, mental, and emotional status.
- Restrained violent or suicidal patients using approved verbal or physical techniques.
- Handled vital sign monitoring, medication administration and patient behavior assessments.
- Provided psychiatric or personal care to emotionally disturbed or cognitively impaired patients.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Psychiatric Technician
Skills
Behavior Monitoring
Emergency Response
Treatment Management
De-Escalation Techniques
Direct Patient Care
Vital Signs Documentation
Patient Rapport
Mental Health Support
Behavioral Management
Certification
- Psychiatric Technician Certification/License
Timeline
Psychiatric Technician
Atascadero State Hospital
09.2007 - CurrentRead More
Cuesta College
Some College (No Degree) from Psychiatric Technician
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Education and Training
Cuesta College-Psychiatric Technician Certificate