Employed on Ward H from March 1999 until August 1999. I have been on Ward AB since August 1999. I have been married for 33 years and have 2 adult children plus 2 grandchildren.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Psychiatric Care Technician
SWVMHI
03.1999 - Current
Enhanced patient care by implementing individualized treatment plans and monitoring progress.
Reduced incidents of self-harm by establishing a safe and therapeutic environment for patients.
Provided crisis intervention services, deescalating volatile situations and maintaining safety.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for patients.
Documented patient behaviors, reactions, and progress in medical records, maintaining confidentiality and accuracy.
Conducted group therapy sessions, fostering positive communication and social skills among patients.
Supported patients'' daily living needs such as hygiene, nutrition, and mobility for improved overall wellbeing.
Monitored vital signs and reported any abnormalities to medical staff promptly for timely interventions.
Maintained strong rapport with patients by actively listening to concerns and providing empathetic responses.
Improved patient outcomes by collaborating closely with psychiatrists to review treatment plans regularly.
Established trust with patients through consistent follow-ups on their mental health status and ongoing support needs.
Facilitated smooth transitions between care providers by preparing detailed reports on patient history and progress updates.
Implemented behavioral modification techniques according to evidence-based practices under clinical supervision while tracking improvements over time carefully.
Charted on each patient daily.
Treated clients and families with respect and dignity.
Took and monitored vital signs, administered medications, and managed patient behavior.
Counseled and mentored clients on substance use and life choices.
Delivered compassionate patient care, focusing on safety, comfort and emotional support.
Supported patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
Maintained patient records, documenting changes in patient condition.
Monitored patient behavior and immediately reported changes to supervising physician.
Participated in patient education, helping to reinforce concepts and treatment plans.
Provided therapeutic activities to assist with patient development.
Assisted in development of therapeutic activities for patients.
Education
Cna Certificate, Dsp 1, Currently Working On Dsp 2 - Human Services
Wytheville Community College
Wytheville, VA
Skills
De-Escalation Techniques
Suicide Prevention
Behavioral Management
Mental Health Support
Motivational Interviewing
Professional boundaries
Ethical Practice
Self-awareness
Psychiatric Terminology
Emergency Response
Behavior monitoring
Vital Signs Documentation
Group therapy facilitation
Clinical Documentation
Activity Planning
Direct Patient Care
Patient Rapport
Incident Reporting
Multidisciplinary Collaboration
Crisis Management
Rapport Building
Active Listening
Patient Counseling
Employee Training
Behavior Observation
Coordinating Care
Adaptability
Encouragement and Motivation
Team building
Heartsaver CPR AED (CPR AED)
Problem-solving aptitude
Relationship Building
Multitasking
Problem-solving abilities
Nursing Assistance
Self Motivation
Decision-Making
Nonviolent Crisis Intervention
Team Collaboration
Time management abilities
Timeline
Psychiatric Care Technician
SWVMHI
03.1999 - Current
Cna Certificate, Dsp 1, Currently Working On Dsp 2 - Human Services