Compassionate Mental Psychiatric Technician with strong track record of implementing effective behavioral management programs. Sound knowledge of addiction symptomatology and diagnosed mental disorders. Handles tasks effectively and communicates with tact and discretion.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Psychiatric Technician
Mills Peninsula Behavioral Health Center
San Mateo, CA
08.2019 - Current
Took and monitored vital signs, administered medications, and managed patient behavior., Reported immediately to the RN to follow up with physician. Provided therapeutic activities to assist with patient development.
Knowledge of Epic for daily charting, CPI
Delivered compassionate patient care, focusing on safety, comfort and emotional support.
Safety rounds every 15 minutes , 1;1 observation, respond to any abnormal patients.
Licensed Psychiatric Technician
Good Samaritan Mission Oaks Hospital
San Jose, CA
11.2021 - 08.2023
Charted on each patient daily.
Treated clients and families with respect and dignity.
Provided therapeutic activities to assist with patient development.. Participated in patient education, helping to reinforce concepts and treatment plans.
Took and monitored vital signs, and managed patient behavior.
Monitored patient behavior and immediately reported changes to supervising physician.
Licensed Psychiatric Technician
California Health Care Facility
Stockton, CA
02.2014 - 11.2021
Working in Outpatient unit ,Mental crisis Bed, Administrative Segregator Unit effectively managed daily charting for each inmate Handled various patient-oriented duties, including vital sign monitoring, medication administration and inmate behavior assessments. Cultivated relationships with inmates, discussing ways to help improve overall health while alleviating self-harm practices. Communicated with doctors, correctional officers for any unusual behaviors. Counseled patients, discussed substance use and worked closely with inmates to identify positive and healthy life choices. Provided client assessments upon admission and discharge. Respond to all emergency alarms in timely manner
Education
No Degree - Psychiatric Technician
Mission College
Santa Clara, CA
12.2004
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Mission College
Santa Clara, CA
06.2004
Skills
Group Therapy and Safety Behaviors and Patient Rapport
Direct Patient Care
Admission Procedures
Staff Relationships
Vital Signs Documentation and Medication Compliance
Incident Reporting for Unusual Behavior
Knowledge of Cerner, Epic, Medtech for Electronic Charting
Intramuscular Injections daily , routine ( Ex Respiredal, Abilify )as well as diabetic management
Knowledge of MAT for alcohol and opiate management or drug abuse and addiction
Licensed Psychiatric Technician at California Department Of Corrections And RehabilitationLicensed Psychiatric Technician at California Department Of Corrections And Rehabilitation