Michael White
Bolivar,TN
Summary
Dedicated psychiatric technician with a strong focus on patient communication and behavior monitoring. Experience in crisis intervention and adherence to safety protocols ensures effective support for individuals facing mental health challenges.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Psychiatric Technician
Western Mental Health Institute
Bolivar, Tn
08.2023 - Current
- Provided direct patient care and monitored patients' physical, mental, and emotional status.
- Monitored patient behavior and provided immediate support during crises.
- Assisted individuals with mental health challenges in daily living activities.
- Ensured safety and welfare of patients through constant supervision.
- Ensured safety by adhering to established safety protocols.
- Communicated effectively with patients to build trust and rapport.
- Observed patient behaviors and reported any changes or concerning issues to the psychiatrist or nurse practitioner.
- Documented patient observations and progress in electronic health records, ensuring accurate and timely information for the care team.
- Maintained detailed records of patient progress, capturing daily notes on moods, activities, and interactions to support treatment planning.
- Trained new psychiatric technicians and support staff, contributing to consistent quality of patient care.
Education
High School Diploma -
Bolivar Central High School
Bolivar05-2008
Skills
- Patient care
- Crisis management
- Patient monitoring
- Mental health support
- Behavior assessment
- De-escalation strategies
- Safety protocols
- Emergency procedures
- Vital signs recording
- Record keeping
- Training staff
- Problem resolution
- Time organization
- Teamwork
- Patient interaction
- Heartsaver CPR AED
- Relationship building
- Self-directed
Timeline
Psychiatric Technician
Western Mental Health Institute
08.2023 - Current
High School Diploma -
Bolivar Central High School