Lilia Olmos
Jurupa Valley,CA
Summary
Licensed (Senior) Psychiatric Technician with over 7 years of experience in a lead position in the substance abuse and mental health treatment within the correctional, psychiatric and developmental industry and over 10 years as a Licensed Psych Tech. Offering excellent peer support, rapport-building and communication skills with medical & custody staff, clients/inmates and families from diverse backgrounds. Known for having a positive attitude and consistently exceeding performance standards. Motivated to grow, learn and excel in the educational industry for the Psychiatric Technician program.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Psychiatric Technician
Dept. Of Corrections, CIW
Corona, CA
03.2016 - Current
- Treated Inmate/Patients with respect and dignity.
- Supervised 16-20+ staff and created daily assignments
- Monitored patient behavior & communicated with treatment teams and in daily shift report
- Counseled and mentored (45) Inmate/Patients in Psychiatric Inpatient Program
- Coordinated & communicated daily and throughout shift with custody, nursing, medical and psych teams to provide appropriate input and effectively formulate and implement treatment plans for individual inmate/patients.
- Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Offered team oriented and efficient communication to staff, handled challenging situations with calm controlled and prepared coordination
- Completed daily audits, daily assignments for floor staff
- Built positive rapport with both staff and inmate/patient population
Senior Psychiatric Technician
Dept Of Developmental Disabilties- FDS
Costa Mesa, CA
01.2015 - 03.2016
- Charted on each patient daily.
- Took and monitored vital signs, administered medications and managed patient behavior.
- Delegated and assigned floor nursing staff for daily care behavior unit housing (20+) Non Verbal highly aggressive clients with Autism and Axis 2 mental illness
- Treated clients and families with respect and dignity.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines per licensing and policy to promote safe working environment.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
Psychiatric Technician
CDCR- Centinela State Prison
Imperial, CA
11.2014 - 03.2015
- Charted on 30-100+ inmate/patients daily in regards to ADLs and MH needs
- Treated inmate/patients with respect and dignity.
- Took and monitored vital signs, administered medications and managed patient behavior and completed crisis referrals when needed
- Mentored inmate/patients on substance use, mental health interventions and offered mental health referrals
- Medication orders
- Communicated daily with nursing, custody and mental health clinicians on any behavior changes observed or verbalized by inmates
Psychiatric Technician
CDCR, Pleasant Valley State Prison
Coalinga , CA
03.2014 - 03.2015
- Daily documentation on 10 inmate/patients in Mental Health Crisis unit and 30-80 in Administrative Segregation unit
- Treated inmate/patients with respect and dignity.
- Took and monitored vital signs, administered medications and managed patient behavior placed in MH crisis beds.
- Mentored inmate/patients on substance use, life choices, educated on importance medication compliance for their mental health
- Completed mental health and wellness rounds on inmates housed in crisis beds and in Administrative Segregation Units
- Daily communication with pharmacy, nursing, mental health teams and medical doctors
- Place inmate/patients in restraints in prevention of self harm or harm to others
- Administered PO medication and IM injections according to doctors orders
- Complete and keep up to date with any mandatory trainings and policy changes
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships and rapport with staff and inmate/patient population
Education
Associate of Science - Psychiatric Technician
West Hills College - Coalinga
Coalinga, CA12.2010
Skills
- Interdepartmental Collaboration
- Behavior Observation
- Suicide Intervention
- Unusual Behavior Reporting
- Patient Restraint
- De-Escalation Techniques
- Patient Health Information Access
- Staffing Requirements
- Individualized Care Plans
- Major Depression
- Emotional Support
- Floor Assignments
- Nursing Assistance
- Safety Measures
- Patient Interaction
- Electronic Charting
- Hygiene Support
- Supporting Daily Living Needs
- Team Meetings
- Staff Assignments
- Documentation Requirements
- Patient Interviews
- Emergency Support
- Group Activities
- Direct Supervision
Timeline
Senior Psychiatric Technician
Dept. Of Corrections, CIW
03.2016 - Current
Senior Psychiatric Technician
Dept Of Developmental Disabilties- FDS
01.2015 - 03.2016
Psychiatric Technician
CDCR- Centinela State Prison
11.2014 - 03.2015
Psychiatric Technician
CDCR, Pleasant Valley State Prison
03.2014 - 03.2015
Associate of Science - Psychiatric Technician
West Hills College - Coalinga
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