Orlando Salgado
Highland,CA
Summary
Dynamic and compassionate Psychiatric Technician with a proven track record at Liberty House Recovery, excelling in therapeutic communication and direct patient care. Mastered de-escalation techniques and clinical documentation, significantly enhancing patient recovery. Known for building strong patient rapport and effectively collaborating with healthcare teams to tailor treatment strategies, embodying professionalism and empathy in every interaction.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Psychiatric Technician
Liberty House Recovery
01.2023 - 09.2024
- Developed strong rapport with diverse patient populations through empathetic listening skills, helping them feel heard and understood.
- Delivered compassionate patient care, focusing on safety, comfort and emotional support.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to review and adjust treatment strategies, leading to more personalized care.
- Administered patient medications and tracked dosages.
- Organized recreational activities to assist in patient recovery.
- Observed patients closely for signs of distress or changes in condition, promptly reporting concerns to supervising clinicians for appropriate intervention.
- Utilized de-escalation techniques to manage challenging behaviors effectively, promoting a calm atmosphere conducive to healing.
- Ensured a safe and supportive environment for patients through close monitoring and crisis management techniques.
- Administered medication to patients, ensuring adherence to treatment plans.
- Treated clients and families with respect and dignity.
- Took and monitored vital signs, administered medications, and managed patient behavior.
- Assisted in patient goal-setting and regularly monitored progress, celebrating successes and addressing barriers to achievement.
- Maintained strict confidentiality of patient information, adhering to HIPAA regulations and protecting individual privacy rights.
- Counseled and mentored clients on substance use and life choices.
- Facilitated recreational activities designed to promote socialization skills among peers while also encouraging healthy outlets for stress reduction.
- Applied interventions with clients wanting to leave against medical advice (AMA).
- Encouraged patient independence by teaching self-care and life skills.
- Monitored patient behavior and immediately reported changes to supervising physician.
- Established trust with patients, facilitating more effective treatment and rehabilitation.
- Supported patients' coping mechanism development with effective communication and empathetic interaction.
- Charted on each patient daily.
- Maintained accurate and up-to-date documentation of patient progress, facilitating effective communication among healthcare team members.
- Provided compassionate support to patients during group therapy sessions, fostering trust and open communication.
- Conducted initial intake assessments for new patients, gathering essential information needed for proper diagnosis and treatment planning.
- Conducted intake assessments to accurately document patient histories and current mental health status.
- Assisted with medication administration and counting.
- Supported patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
- Took patient blood pressure and pulse rate, reporting findings in health charts.
General Merchandiser
Stater Brothers Markets
06.2018 - 01.2022
- Kept sales floor clean, neat, and well-stocked for customers, helping to drive consistent sales with professional arrangements.
- Pushed and stocked product in multiple departments and consistently met time targets.
- Increased customer satisfaction by providing exceptional product knowledge and recommendations tailored to individual needs.
- Managed store layouts by placing in-demand products in areas visible to customers to maximize sales.
- Maintained a safe shopping environment by adhering to company guidelines regarding cleanliness, health, and safety standards.
- Collaborated with stock manager to effectively cut down on defective items in storage and in shipments.
- Supervised and trained new staff in performing census.
- Marked stock with identification tags and labels to outline information such as storage locations.
- Volunteered to assist with projects, demonstrating willingness to learn new tasks and increase skill levels.
- Executed regular inventory counts and supply audits to monitor shrinkage and generate insights into purchasing decisions.
- Greeted store customers and discussed needs.
- Interacted with guests in friendly and knowledgeable way.
- Maintained tidy and clean work areas to promote optimal productivity and safety standards.
- Kept work areas neat, clean and free from debris.
- Greeted customers and directed to requested products.
- Helped customers select merchandise by offering multiple product options fitting specific needs.
- Communicated effectively with colleagues at all levels of the organization, fostering teamwork and promoting a positive work atmosphere.
- Monitored packaging supply inventory and proactively requisitioned materials to avoid shortages.
- Labeled products, rotated stock and fronted merchandise for appealing display.
Education
Psychiatric Technician License - Psychiatric Technician
San Bernardino Valley College
San Bernardino, CA12-2022
High School Diploma -
Citrus Valley High School
Highland, Ca06-2018
Skills
- Clinical Documentation
- Incident Reporting
- Therapeutic communication
- De-Escalation Techniques
- Vital Signs Documentation
- Suicide Prevention
- Treatment management
- Behavior monitoring
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Rapport
- Activity Planning
- Medication Administration
- Professional boundaries
Certification
- Licensed Psychiatric Technician (LPT) - Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association.
- First Aid Certification - American Red Cross or St John Ambulance.
Timeline
Psychiatric Technician
Liberty House Recovery
01.2023 - 09.2024
General Merchandiser
Stater Brothers Markets
06.2018 - 01.2022
- Licensed Psychiatric Technician (LPT) - Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association.
- First Aid Certification - American Red Cross or St John Ambulance.
Psychiatric Technician License - Psychiatric Technician
San Bernardino Valley College
High School Diploma -
Citrus Valley High School
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