MARTIN TATRO
Nipomo,CA
Summary
Compassionate Psychiatric Technician with an understanding of empathy and proactive care. Several years of experience in the field of behavioral analysis. Proficient in implementing specialized programs for individuals with intellectual, mental, emotional and developmental disabilities. Caring and well-organized with outstanding interpersonal, communication, and social skills.
Overview
139
139
years of professional experience
Work History
Psychiatric Technician
San Luis Obispo Co. Mental Health
san luis obispo, Ca.
07.2019 - 07.2023
- Cared for mentally impaired and emotionally disturbed individuals, ensuring adherence to physician instructions and hospital procedures.
- Help with personal hygiene, and administer oral medications and hypodermic injections.
- Assisted with personal hygiene and administered oral medications and hypodermic injections to support patient health and recovery.
Psychiatric Technician
Pelican Bay State Prison
crescent city, Ca.
05.2007 - 07.2016
- Provide general behavioral and psychiatric nursing care to mentally disordered inmates, which includes performing nursing procedures such as administering and charting prescribed medications, diabetic care, and treatments, including oral and injectable medications.
- Facilitated inmate participation in therapeutic activities to promote mental health and rehabilitation.
- Maintained accurate documentation of inmate activities and participation. of inmates' attendance and participation in group and individual activities.
- Completed detailed nursing notes in inmate/patient Electronic Health Record and ensured all required documentation was accurate and timely.
- Maintain documentation of Psych Tech rounds and interactions of inmate behaviors.
- Assisted Psychiatrists by recording data and noting the doctor's orders.
- Monitored inmate medication schedules and daily living activities. medications, charts, and activities of daily living.
- Assisted psychiatrists by accurately recording data and implementing doctor's orders to support patient care.
Psychiatric Technician
Metropolitan State Hospital
norwalk, Ca.
05.1987 - 04.2007
- Monitored and advised mental health providers on crisis patient statuses, facilitating timely interventions.
- Recognize and respond appropriately to emergency situations.
- Conduct group therapy with patients.
- Participate in treatment team meetings.
- Transcribed medical orders accurately as necessary, assist patients with ADLs, dispense medication, daily rounds, complete clinical documentation on all patients.
Psychiatric Technician
Sonoma State Hospital
eldridge, Ca.
05.1985 - 02.1987
- Provide a safe and therapeutic environment.
- Motivated clients to achieve self-reliance in daily living skills.
- Encouraged client engagement in unit activities and therapeutic groups.
- Assisted clients with feeding, habit training, and grooming to promote personal hygiene and self-esteem.
- Encourage participation in and on-the-unit groups.
- Escorted clients safely around hospital grounds. on the hospital grounds, and to and from the community.
- Escort clients on the hospital grounds, and to and from the community.
Pre Liscenced Psychiatric Technician
Laterman State Hospital
pomona, Ca.
08.1884 - 04.1985
- Provide a safe and therapeutic environment.
- Motivate clients to develop self-reliance in daily living.
- Facilitated client involvement in group activities to enhance social skills. in and on-the-unit groups.
- Provided support to clients with feeding and grooming to promote independence. with feeding, habit training, and maintaining a well-groomed appearance.
- Ensured cleanliness of client living areas to promote a healthy environment. and their beds, clothing, and living area clean.
- Accompanied clients safely around hospital grounds to ensure security. on the hospital grounds, and to and from the community.
- Administered medications and treatments, ensuring adherence to care plans and enhancing client well-being.
Education
Psychiatric Technician -
Hacienda-La Puente Adult School
La Puente, CaSkills
- Direct patient care
- Patient monitoring
- Medication administration
- Psychiatric medication administration
- Crisis intervention
- Behavior monitoring
- Therapeutic communication
- Mental health documentation
- Clinical documentation
- Incident reporting
- Time management
- Stress management
- Active listening
Personal Information
Gender: M
Timeline
Psychiatric Technician
San Luis Obispo Co. Mental Health
07.2019 - 07.2023
Psychiatric Technician
Pelican Bay State Prison
05.2007 - 07.2016
Psychiatric Technician
Metropolitan State Hospital
05.1987 - 04.2007
Psychiatric Technician
Sonoma State Hospital
05.1985 - 02.1987
Pre Liscenced Psychiatric Technician
Laterman State Hospital
08.1884 - 04.1985
Psychiatric Technician -
Hacienda-La Puente Adult School