Overview
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Patrick Chery

Ocoee,FL

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Psychiatric Technician

Sunbelt Staffing LLC
Oldsmar, FL
07.2024 - 03.2025
  • Applied crisis intervention techniques during patient emergencies.
  • Utilized therapeutic techniques such as positive reinforcement or distraction methods when working with agitated patients.
  • Administered medications as prescribed and documented effects.
  • Taught clients how to manage their emotions, cope with stress, and develop healthy habits.
  • Organized recreational activities for patients such as arts and crafts projects or outdoor games.
  • Encouraged patients to develop interpersonal skills and engage in social interactions or other therapeutic activities.
  • Cultivated relationships with patients, discussing ways to help improve overall health while alleviating self-harm practices.
  • Utilized therapeutic communication techniques when interacting with patients.
  • Recorded patients' health metrics using thermometers or blood pressure gauges.
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities and encouraged independence.
  • Ensured that all safety protocols were followed at all times while caring for patients in a residential setting.
  • Assisted in developing and implementing individual patient care plans.
  • Managed inventory of psychiatric supplies and medications.
  • Conducted group therapy sessions with clients and facilitated activities designed to improve socialization skills.
  • Administered medications as prescribed by physicians and monitored patient reactions to treatments.
  • Restrained violent or suicidal patients using approved verbal or physical techniques.
  • Provided psychiatric or personal care to emotionally disturbed or cognitively impaired patients.
  • Assisted psychiatrists in working with patients to rehabilitate for community reintegration.
  • Assisted patients improve social relationships and engagement.
  • Ensured compliance with health, safety, and privacy regulations.
  • Conducted initial patient interviews and assessments.
  • Created therapeutic environments through activities designed to reduce stress levels among residents.
  • Maintained patient records and documented care activities.
  • Conducted patient orientation sessions for newly admitted individuals.
  • Ensured safety and welfare of patients through constant supervision.
  • Observed patient behaviors and reported any changes or concerning issues to the psychiatrist or nurse practitioner.
  • Facilitated psychoeducational classes such as anger management, substance abuse prevention and treatment.
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities, such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
  • Conducted hypodermic injections following hospital procedures.
  • Maintained accurate records of patient progress including daily notes on individuals' moods, activities, interactions with others.
  • Developed basic strategies to promote patient safety, wellness and independence.
  • Trained new psychiatric technicians and support staff.
  • Led recreational and therapeutic activities to promote patient well-being.
  • Maintained accurate and detailed records of patient care, condition, progress, and concerns.
  • Accompanied patients to medical and counseling appointments.
  • Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to coordinate individualized treatment plans for each client.
  • Collaborated with doctors, psychologists or therapists in working with patient treatments.
  • Provided emotional support and counseling to patients and their families.
  • Provided emotional support to patients during their recovery process.
  • Coordinated with multi-disciplinary teams to review and adjust treatment plans.
  • Performed crisis intervention services when needed including evaluating potential risks posed by clients' behaviors or actions.
  • Issued medications from clinic dispensary and kept records using specified procedures.
  • Conducted risk assessments to identify potential safety concerns.
  • Monitored patient behavior and reported observations to psychiatric team.
  • Aided patients in performing activities of daily living.
  • Handled vital sign monitoring, medication administration and patient behavior assessments.
  • Assisted psychiatrists in the assessment of patient behavior and provided feedback to the treatment team.
  • Provided direct patient care and monitored patients' physical, mental, and emotional status.
  • Monitored patients' well-being and reported changes or unusual behavior or physical illness to medical staff.

Psychiatric Technician

Avani Health Care
Rochester, NY
06.2022 - 05.2024
  • Applied crisis intervention techniques during patient emergencies.
  • Utilized therapeutic techniques such as positive reinforcement or distraction methods when working with agitated patients.
  • Taught clients how to manage their emotions, cope with stress, and develop healthy habits.
  • Organized recreational activities for patients such as arts and crafts projects or outdoor games.
  • Encouraged patients to develop interpersonal skills and engage in social interactions or other therapeutic activities.
  • Cultivated relationships with patients, discussing ways to help improve overall health while alleviating self-harm practices.
  • Recorded patients' health metrics using thermometers or blood pressure gauges.
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities and encouraged independence.
  • Ensured that all safety protocols were followed at all times while caring for patients in a residential setting.
  • Assisted in developing and implementing individual patient care plans.
  • Managed inventory of psychiatric supplies and medications.
  • Conducted group therapy sessions with clients and facilitated activities designed to improve socialization skills.
  • Restrained violent or suicidal patients using approved verbal or physical techniques.
  • Led individual and group therapy supporting prescribed procedures.
  • Provided psychiatric or personal care to emotionally disturbed or cognitively impaired patients.
  • Assisted psychiatrists in working with patients to rehabilitate for community reintegration.
  • Assisted patients improve social relationships and engagement.
  • Ensured compliance with health, safety, and privacy regulations.
  • Maintained patient records and documented care activities.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Business

UCF
Orlando, FL
07-2010

Skills

  • Crisis intervention
  • Therapeutic communication
  • Patient care planning
  • Medication administration
  • Group facilitation
  • Psychiatric assessment

Timeline

Psychiatric Technician

Sunbelt Staffing LLC
07.2024 - 03.2025

Psychiatric Technician

Avani Health Care
06.2022 - 05.2024

Associate of Applied Science - Business

UCF
Patrick Chery