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, FL07-2010
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