Ryan Hughes
Cazenovia,NY
Summary
Psychology major and sociology minor at Sunny Oswego with experience as a psychiatric technician. Committed to enhancing the lives of others through compassionate care. Driven by my passion for mental health, excelling both academically and in practice. I use everyday as a new opportunity to strive for greatness and work towards my future goal of becoming a mental health counselor.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Psychiatric Technician
Oswego Hospital
Oswego, NY
10.2024 - Current
- Provided direct patient care and monitored patients' physical, mental, and emotional status.
- Conducted group therapy sessions with clients and facilitated activities designed to improve socialization skills.
- Taught clients how to manage their emotions, cope with stress, and develop healthy habits.
- Observed patient behaviors and reported any changes or concerning issues to the psychiatrist or nurse practitioner.
- Maintained accurate records of patient progress including daily notes on individuals' moods, activities, interactions with others.
- Trained new psychiatric technicians and support staff.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities and encouraged independence.
- Cultivated relationships with patients, discussing ways to help improve overall health while alleviating self-harm practices.
Server
Meiers creek
Cazenovia, NY
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Provided excellent customer service to ensure satisfaction.
- Maintained knowledge of current menu items, garnishes, ingredients and preparation methods.
- Took orders from customers accurately and in a timely manner.
- Delivered food orders promptly and courteously.
- Responded efficiently to guest inquiries and complaints in a professional manner.
- Ensured that each guest was served courteously, quickly, and efficiently.
Early Childhood Educator
Rippleton school center
Cazenovia, NY
06.2022 - 01.2023
- Collaborated with parents in order to discuss their child's progress or any concerns they may have had regarding their child's development or behavior.
- Attended team meetings with other educators in order to share best practices or discuss any issues related to childcare services.
- Assisted students with special needs by providing additional support when required.
- Stuck to daily routines to help children feel comfortable and promote development.
- Promoted good behaviors by using positive reinforcement methods.
- Encouraged children to be understanding of others, show good manners and instructed in other social development behaviors.
Employee Trainer
McDonald's
Cazenovia, NY
04.2019 - 05.2022
- Conducted trainings on topics related to customer service, product knowledge and company policies.
- Provided feedback and guidance to improve employee performance during trainings.
- Evaluated effectiveness of existing training programs by collecting feedback from participants.
- Explained goals and expectations required of trainees.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
SUNY College At Oswego
Oswego, NY05-2025
High School Diploma -
Cazenovia High School
Cazenovia, NY06-2021
Skills
- Behavior monitoring
- Emergency Response
- Clinical Documentation
- Direct Patient Care
- Mental Health Support
- Vital Signs Documentation
- De-Escalation Techniques
- Behavioral Management
- Activity Planning
- Patient Rapport
- Multidisciplinary Collaboration
- Suicide Prevention
- Patient Assessment
Affiliations
- Member in the psychology club
Certification
- Early childhood education training program june 13 2022
- CPR certification May 12 2024
Timeline
Psychiatric Technician
Oswego Hospital
10.2024 - Current
Server
Meiers creek
05.2023 - 08.2023
Early Childhood Educator
Rippleton school center
06.2022 - 01.2023
Employee Trainer
McDonald's
04.2019 - 05.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
SUNY College At Oswego
High School Diploma -
Cazenovia High School
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