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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, CA
12.2010

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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