LAURETTE ALEXIS ZOUGA
Hyattsville,MD
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Psychiatric Technician
360 Support inc
Alexandria, VA
08.2023 - Current
- Led recreational and therapeutic activities to promote patient well-being.
- Handled vital sign monitoring, medication administration and patient behavior assessments.
- Provided support during psychiatric evaluations by interacting with patients in order to obtain information about their medical history and current symptoms.
- Ensured that all safety protocols were followed at all times while caring for patients in a residential setting.
- Educated family members on effective strategies for supporting loved ones dealing with mental health issues.
- Facilitated psychoeducational classes such as anger management, substance abuse prevention and treatment.
- Assisted psychiatrists in the assessment of patient behavior and provided feedback to the treatment team.
- Conducted group therapy sessions with clients and facilitated activities designed to improve socialization skills.
- Provided direct patient care and monitored patients' physical, mental, and emotional status.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to coordinate individualized treatment plans for each client.
- Observed patient behaviors and reported any changes or concerning issues to the psychiatrist or nurse practitioner.
- Performed crisis intervention services when needed including evaluating potential risks posed by clients' behaviors or actions.
- Implemented different therapies like cognitive behavioral therapy or dialectical behavior therapy.
- Utilized therapeutic techniques such as positive reinforcement or distraction methods when working with agitated patients.
- Communicated with clients and families effectively building lasting relationships.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions under supervision of psychiatrist.
- Implemented de-escalation techniques to manage aggressive behavior.
- Advocated for patient rights and facilitated access to community resources.
- Assisted in developing and implementing individual patient care plans.
- Maintained patient records and documented care activities.
- Managed inventory of psychiatric supplies and medications.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities and encouraged independence.
- Provided emotional support and counseling to patients and their families.
Psychiatric Technician
CIS&H
Hyattville, MD
03.2023 - 10.2023
- Provided direct patient care and monitored patients' physical, mental, and emotional status.
- Handled vital sign monitoring, medication administration and patient behavior assessments.
- Communicated with clients and families effectively building lasting relationships.
- Assisted psychiatrists in the assessment of patient behavior and provided feedback to the treatment team.
- Conducted group therapy sessions with clients and facilitated activities designed to improve socialization skills.
- Taught clients how to manage their emotions, cope with stress, and develop healthy habits.
- Administered medications as prescribed by physicians and monitored patient reactions to treatments.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to coordinate individualized treatment plans for each client.
- Observed patient behaviors and reported any changes or concerning issues to the psychiatrist or nurse practitioner.
- Maintained accurate records of patient progress including daily notes on individuals' moods, activities, interactions with others.
- Facilitated psychoeducational classes such as anger management, substance abuse prevention and treatment.
- Organized recreational activities for patients such as arts and crafts projects or outdoor games.
- Developed therapeutic relationships with clients while providing a safe environment for them to express themselves openly.
- Performed crisis intervention services when needed including evaluating potential risks posed by clients' behaviors or actions.
- Provided support during psychiatric evaluations by interacting with patients in order to obtain information about their medical history and current symptoms.
- Ensured that all safety protocols were followed at all times while caring for patients in a residential setting.
- Educated family members on effective strategies for supporting loved ones dealing with mental health issues.
- Encouraged clients to participate in self-care practices like exercise or journaling that promote overall wellbeing.
- Created therapeutic environments through activities designed to reduce stress levels among residents.
- Evaluated residents' needs regularly and updated treatment plans accordingly based on changes observed over time.
- Utilized therapeutic techniques such as positive reinforcement or distraction methods when working with agitated patients.
- Implemented different therapies like cognitive behavioral therapy or dialectical behavior therapy.
- Led recreational and therapeutic activities to promote patient well-being.
- Fated with multi-disciplinary teams to review and adjust treatment plans.
- Implemented de-escalation techniques to manage aggressive behavior.
- Advocated for patient rights and facilitated access to community resources.
- Ensured safety and welfare of patients through constant supervision.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities and encouraged independence.
- Provided emotional support and counseling to patients and their families.
- Conducted patient orientation sessions for newly admitted individuals.
- Monitored patient behavior and reported observations to psychiatric team.
Education
High School Diploma -
GBHS MBANDJOCK
CAMEROON07-2018
Skills
- Behavior monitoring
- Emergency Response
- Treatment management
- Clinical Documentation
- Patient Rapport
- Recreational activity supervision
Timeline
Psychiatric Technician
360 Support inc
08.2023 - Current
Psychiatric Technician
CIS&H
03.2023 - 10.2023
High School Diploma -
GBHS MBANDJOCK