Latanya Grey
Sacramento,CA
Summary
Compassionate Licensed Psychiatric Technician with experience in providing direct patient care, administering medication, and leading therapeutic group activities. Strong ability to develop rapport with patients across diverse populations, demonstrating understanding of mental health disorders, crisis intervention techniques, and de-escalation strategies. Noteworthy contributions include improving patient engagement in treatment plans and promoting a safe and supportive environment conducive to recovery.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Psychiatric Technician
Sierra Vista Hospital
Sacramento, CA
04.2023 - 05.2024
- Developed and implemented individualized treatment plans for patients with mental health issues.
- Provided direct patient care, including administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and observing behavior.
- Assessed and monitored symptoms of mental illness in order to provide appropriate interventions.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure quality patient care.
- Instructed patients on proper use of prescribed medications and their side effects.
- Maintained accurate records of patient progress and interactions for medical documentation purposes.
- Performed crisis intervention techniques when needed to de-escalate difficult situations involving agitated or suicidal patients.
- Conducted group therapy sessions to help patients develop coping skills and learn positive behaviors.
Licensed Psychiatric Technician
San Francisco ED/Trauma Zuckerberg
San Francisco, CA
09.2020 - 05.2022
- Developed and implemented individualized treatment plans for patients with mental health issues.
- Provided direct patient care, including administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and observing behavior.
- Assessed and monitored symptoms of mental illness in order to provide appropriate interventions.
- Performed crisis intervention techniques when needed to de-escalate difficult situations involving agitated or suicidal patients.
- Educated staff on effective strategies for managing challenging behaviors in psychiatric settings.
- Implemented de-escalation techniques to manage aggressive behavior.
- Maintained patient records and documented care activities.
- Advocated for patient rights and facilitated access to community resources.
- Applied crisis intervention techniques during patient emergencies.
- Monitored patient behavior and reported observations to psychiatric team.
- Ensured safety and welfare of patients through constant supervision.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities and encouraged independence.
- Trained new psychiatric technicians and support staff.
Licensed Psychiatric Technician
Folsom Prison - Legacy Personnel Contract Position
Folsom, CA
01.2018 - 05.2020
- Conducted group therapy sessions to help patients develop coping skills and learn positive behaviors.
- Assessed and monitored symptoms of mental illness in order to provide appropriate interventions.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure quality patient care.
- Instructed patients on proper use of prescribed medications and their side effects.
- Maintained accurate records of patient progress and interactions for medical documentation purposes.
- Performed crisis intervention techniques when needed to de-escalate difficult situations involving agitated or suicidal patients.
Licensed Psychiatric Technician
Napa State Hospital
Napa, CA
01.1996 - 06.2010
- Provided direct patient care, including administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and observing behavior.
- Assessed and monitored symptoms of mental illness in order to provide appropriate interventions.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure quality patient care.
- Instructed patients on proper use of prescribed medications and their side effects.
- Maintained accurate records of patient progress and interactions for medical documentation purposes.
- Performed crisis intervention techniques when needed to de-escalate difficult situations involving agitated or suicidal patients.
- Implemented de-escalation techniques to manage aggressive behavior.
- Administered medications as prescribed and documented effects.
- Applied crisis intervention techniques during patient emergencies.
- Assisted in developing and implementing individual patient care plans.
- Monitored patient behavior and reported observations to psychiatric team.
- Ensured safety and welfare of patients through constant supervision.
- Coordinated with multi-disciplinary teams to review and adjust treatment plans.
Licensed Psychiatric Technician Trainee
Sonoma Developmental Center - Lateral transfer NSH
Sonoma, CA
06.1993 - 01.1995
- Developed and implemented individualized treatment plans for patients with mental health issues.
- Provided direct patient care, including administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and observing behavior.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure quality patient care.
- Maintained accurate records of patient progress and interactions for medical documentation purposes.
- Baseline behavior with severe behavioral disabilities, assisting with success in community placement.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing- unsuccessful with completing RN-NClex
Napa Valley College
Napa, CA08-2007
Associate of Arts - Psychiatric Technician- LPT: 29382
Napa Valley College
Napa, CA03-1995
Skills
- Behavioral Management
- Substance abuse treatment
- Anger management techniques - De- esculation techniques
- Psychotropic medication knowledge, Administering, Transcribing MD orders via POS, Cerna, ADHOC, PCC
- Treatment management
- Multidisciplinary Collaboration
- Patient Rapport
- Incident Reporting
- Vital Signs Documentation
- Patient Assessment
- Activity Planning
- Behavior monitoring
- Patient care planning
Accomplishments
- During the height of COVID, I received recognition with expertise in de-escalation techniques and was given the name " Whisperer", POD A - San Francisco Trauma/ED Zuckerberg.
Certification
- LPT License Details 29382
- 25 plus years experience in the Mental Health population, Dual Diagnosis, ETOH, CIWA, COWS, anorexia, Bulemia, Inmate Patients-EOP, adolescents acute care broad range to adult acute care 5150, 5250, DTO, DTS. LPS individuals, forensic population.
- BLS- American Red Cross Date Completed 04/23/2024 Valid 2 years Certificate ID: 01HK5BG
Timeline
Licensed Psychiatric Technician
Sierra Vista Hospital
04.2023 - 05.2024
Licensed Psychiatric Technician
San Francisco ED/Trauma Zuckerberg
09.2020 - 05.2022
Licensed Psychiatric Technician
Folsom Prison - Legacy Personnel Contract Position
01.2018 - 05.2020
Licensed Psychiatric Technician
Napa State Hospital
01.1996 - 06.2010
Licensed Psychiatric Technician Trainee
Sonoma Developmental Center - Lateral transfer NSH
06.1993 - 01.1995
Associate of Science - Nursing- unsuccessful with completing RN-NClex
Napa Valley College
Associate of Arts - Psychiatric Technician- LPT: 29382
Napa Valley College
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