Natalia Ruiz
Licensed Psychiatric Technician
Atascadero,CA
Summary
I am Licensed Psychiatric Technician with over 21+ years of experience in the mental health treatment industry. Offering counseling, rapport-building and communication skills with clients and families from diverse backgrounds. I am known for having a positive attitude, outside the box thinker, and handles tasks effectively. I am adept at liaising between clients, psychiatrist and other medical staff to maintain continuity of care.
Overview
3
3
years of post-secondary education
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Psychiatric Technician
San Luis Obispo County Behavioral Health Services
San Luis Obispo, CA
10.2012 - Current
- Took and monitored vital signs, administered medications and managed client's behavior.
- Counseled and mentored clients on substance use and life choices.
- Recommended continuing care and medications to clients and communicated with family members on treatment and discharge plans.
- Administered IM injections according to protocol.
- Coordinated with medical and paramedical professionals to provide appropriate input and effectively formulate and implement treatment plans for clients.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective therapeutic relationships with clients and support system.
- Observed clients for typical and atypical behaviors and provided therapeutic and crisis interventions followed by required documentation.
- Treated clients and families with respect and dignity.
- Worked closed with psychiatrist and nurse practitioners in effect to stabilize clients
- Ability to assess, intervene, and write 5150 HOLDS; completed 5150 designation training.
Licensed Psychiatric Technician III
Psychiatric Health Facility
San Luis Obispo, CA
01.2014 - 02.2021
- Assisted and counseled assigned patients daily.
- Assessed clients upon admission and discharge planning with the treatment team and family members.
- Charted on each patient daily.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Conducted research, gathered information from multiple sources and presented results to the treatment team.
- Working with and referring patients to community agencies upon discharged from the facility.
- Maintaining Patient's Rights and Confidentiality.
- Basic First Aid
Licensed Psychiatric Technician
Atascadero State Hospital
Atascadero, CA
06.1999 - 05.2010
- Facilitated weekly sponsor/therapeutic groups for ten or so patients
- Ensured safety of all patients by encouraging to effectively unitize coping skills, de-escalation techniques as well as physical interventions when necessary.
- Charting patient's progress, document and report abnormalities to psychiatrist and the treatment team.
- Ability to administer medication in times of crisis and monitor behaviors and side effects.
- Monitor patients on 1 to 1 basis due to psychiatric behaviors i.e. suicidal ideations, self injurious behaviors, psychotic breakdown, medical condition, etc.
- Interacted and encouraged patients to perform activities of daily living
- Staying in compliance with polices and procedures.
- Received and noting of physician's orders, aiding in sick call with the treating physician.
- Supervising patients while participating in recreational activities.
Education
Associate of Science - Registered Nursing
Cuesta College
San Luis Obispo, CA 06.2010 - 06.2012
No Degree - License Psychiatric Technician
Cuesta College
San Luis Obispo, CA 06.1999 - 06.2000
Skills
Collaboration
Responsible
Compassion
Flexible & Adaptable
Critical thinking
Excellent work ethic
Cultural awareness
Planning and Coordination
Timeline
Licensed Psychiatric Technician III
Psychiatric Health Facility
01.2014 - 02.2021
Licensed Psychiatric Technician
San Luis Obispo County Behavioral Health Services
10.2012 - Current
Associate of Science - Registered Nursing
Cuesta College
06.2010 - 06.2012
Licensed Psychiatric Technician
Atascadero State Hospital
06.1999 - 05.2010
No Degree - License Psychiatric Technician
Cuesta College
06.1999 - 06.2000