Leslie McGee
Covina,CA
Summary
Skilled in establishing rapport with clients and families, and working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to ensure patient well-being. Proven track record of providing quality care, patient advocacy, and promoting recovery and self-sufficiency. Results-oriented professional with experience in crisis intervention, discharge planning, and integrated service delivery. Frequently praised as proactive by peers, I can be relied upon to help your team achieve its goals. Passionate about providing compassionate care to individuals with mental health and behavioral issues. Skilled in therapeutic interventions, communication techniques, and crisis management. Quality-oriented professional with experience in social services, substance abuse counseling, and testing. Aiming to leverage my abilities to successfully fill the Psych tech/LVN role on your team. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Experience with multitasking and time management abilities.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Psychiatric Technician II
Los Angeles Department Of Health Services
Los Angeles, California
01.2017 - Current
- Duties Summary: Case Management -Make Medical Doctor appointments for inmates right before they are released -Make Mental Health appointments for inmates right before they are released Contact Public Defenders to see if it is appropriate to conduct release planning -Trail Inmates who are in Hollywood Courts for competency in Department of mental Health Portal Communicate with Care Transition program medical case, workers and clinicians -Assist inmates in obtaining medical if inactive
- Made referrals to utilize community resources for resident's needs.
- Maintained accurate records and documented client data in company databases.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
- Collaborated with social workers to support patients.
- Maintained confidential patient documentation to prevent data compromise and comply with HIPAA regulations.
- Worked closely with disabled or impoverished individuals to locate helpful financial resources and community programs.
- Referred clients to substance abuse treatment programs and outpatient dual diagnosis treatment programs.
- Consulted and collaborated with other professionals to provide continuity of patient-family care.
- Answered questions and responded to inquiries to deliver high level of service to patients.
- Connected individuals with relevant community resources and coordinated referrals.
- Built partnerships with related organizations to develop support and gain greater attention for important issues.
Psychiatric Technician
Arrowhead Medical Center Behavioral Health
Colton, California
10.2016 - 05.2021
- Duties Summary: Follow doctors orders, pass scheduled medications and give emergency injections, or scheduled IM injections, Monitor for side effects, encourage ADL's, assist in groups and group activities, assist with behavior issues by decreasing the issue with verbal communication, doctors orders etc Encouraged clients to attend all groups Conducted 1:1 nursing/Patient suicide watch for the safety of the patient.
Senior Psychiatric Technician
UCI Medical Center
Orange, CA
03.2015 - 04.2016
- Duties Summary: Document behaviors and report them Intervene in destructive behaviors, assist with ADL's, talk and listen to the patients, Search pt for safety, triage and admit adult and adolescent patients and assist with discharges Administer IM medications and PO medications as prescribed by a doctor, monitor for side effects
- Stock supplies, clean beds for next patient, assist with procedures as in my scope of practice, ambulate patients, take vitals and document, observe any reactions to psych and medical meds Visualize the patient activity, doing rounds for safety Q15 min checks
- Provided therapeutic activities to patients such as music therapy, art therapy, recreational activities, and talk therapy
- Restrained violent or suicidal patients by verbal or physical means
- Facilitated therapeutic activities such as group therapy, recreational therapy, and individual counseling sessions
- Evaluated new admissions for appropriate placement within the facility
- Conducted crisis intervention when needed by providing emotional support and guidance while maintaining client confidentiality
- Implemented behavior modification techniques designed to alter maladaptive behaviors into more productive patterns
- Utilized appropriate interventions for de-escalating violent behaviors exhibited by patients
- Adhered to ethical guidelines set forth by professional organizations such as the American Psychiatric Association
- Encouraged patients to develop work skills and participate in social, recreational and other therapeutic activities to enhance interpersonal skills
- Trained new employees on procedures to follow with psychiatric patients
- Restrained violent or suicidal patients by verbal or physical means
- Prescribed individual and group therapy sessions as part of specific therapeutic procedures
- Escorted patients to medical appointments
- Developed and taught strategies to promote client wellness and independence
- Participated in continuing education programs designed to stay abreast of latest developments in the field of psychiatry
- Provided nursing, psychiatric and personal care to patients living with various conditions involving mental health, emotional disturbances and intellectual capabilities
- Assisted in the development of individualized treatment plans for each patient based on their medical history and current condition
- Conducted crisis intervention when needed by providing emotional support and guidance while maintaining client confidentiality.
Psychiatric Technician
Kaiser Permanente
Los Angeles, CA
01.2010 - 05.2014
- Duties Summary: Follow doctors orders, pass scheduled medications and give emergency injections, or scheduled IM injections, Monitor for side effects, encourage ADL's, assist in groups and group activities, assist with behavior issues by decreasing the issue with verbal communication, doctors orders etc Encouraged clients to attend all groups Conducted 1:1 nursing/Patient suicide watch for the safety of the patient
- Provided therapeutic activities to patients such as music therapy, art therapy, recreational activities, and talk therapy
- Restrained violent or suicidal patients by verbal or physical means
- Facilitated therapeutic activities such as group therapy, recreational therapy, and individual counseling sessions
- Evaluated new admissions for appropriate placement within the facility
- Conducted crisis intervention when needed by providing emotional support and guidance while maintaining client confidentiality
- Implemented behavior modification techniques designed to alter maladaptive behaviors into more productive patterns
- Utilized appropriate interventions for de-escalating violent behaviors exhibited by patients
- Adhered to ethical guidelines set forth by professional organizations such as the American Psychiatric Association
- Encouraged patients to develop work skills and participate in social, recreational and other therapeutic activities to enhance interpersonal skills
- Trained new employees on procedures to follow with psychiatric patients
- Restrained violent or suicidal patients by verbal or physical means
- Prescribed individual and group therapy sessions as part of specific therapeutic procedures
- Escorted patients to medical appointments
- Developed and taught strategies to promote client wellness and independence
- Participated in continuing education programs designed to stay abreast of latest developments in the field of psychiatry
- Provided nursing, psychiatric and personal care to patients living with various conditions involving mental health, emotional disturbances and intellectual capabilities
- Assisted in the development of individualized treatment plans for each patient based on their medical history and current condition
- Conducted crisis intervention when needed by providing emotional support and guidance while maintaining client confidentiality.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Licensed Vocational Nurse
Smith Chason School of Nursing
Ontario, CA10.2023
Some College (No Degree) - Psychiatric Technician
Mount San Antonio College
Walnut Ca12.2005
Skills
- Mental Illness Treatment
- Mental Healthcare
- Interpersonal Skills Development
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Needs Assessment
- Critical Thinking
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Rapport Building
- Coordinating Care
- Problem-Solving
- Crisis Management
- Active Listening
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Microsoft Office
- Problem Solving
- Employee Training
- Community Re-entry Planning
- Behavior Observation
- Decision Making
- Eating Disorders
- Patient and Family Education
- Treatment Planning
- Social Work
- Nursing Assistance
- Clerical Functions
- Activities of Daily Living ADL Assistance
- Medical Provider Training
- Behavioral Health
- Patient Restraint
- Encouragement and Motivation
- Medication Administration
- Crisis Intervention
- Therapeutic Treatment
- Indirect Patient Care
- Medical Records Requests
- Intake Assessment
- Group Therapy
- HIPAA Requirements
- Clinical Documentation
- Mental Health Assessment
- Inpatient Treatment
- Domestic Violence Assistance
Certification
- Licensed Psychiatric Technician as of 2005
- Licensed Vocational Nurse as of 10/17/2023
Timeline
Psychiatric Technician II
Los Angeles Department Of Health Services
01.2017 - Current
Psychiatric Technician
Arrowhead Medical Center Behavioral Health
10.2016 - 05.2021
Senior Psychiatric Technician
UCI Medical Center
03.2015 - 04.2016
Psychiatric Technician
Kaiser Permanente
01.2010 - 05.2014
Some College (No Degree) - Licensed Vocational Nurse
Smith Chason School of Nursing
Some College (No Degree) - Psychiatric Technician
Mount San Antonio College
- Licensed Psychiatric Technician as of 2005
- Licensed Vocational Nurse as of 10/17/2023
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