Salwanus Samuel
Patton State Hospital
BEAUMONT,CA
24
years of professional experience
Experienced Licensed Psychiatric Technician with over 11 years in mental health care, specializing in medication administration, vital sign monitoring, and patient observation. Expertise in crisis intervention and behavioral assessment, ensuring patient safety through effective de-escalation and therapeutic support in high-pressure situations.
Work History
Licensed Psychiatric Technician
23 Years 9 Months- Collaborated with psychiatric nurses on medication administration and treatment routines to enhance patient care.
- Ensured patient safety during therapeutic activities and unit observations by actively monitoring and intervening.
- Used de-escalation techniques to respond to agitated or aggressive behavior.
- Collected patient vital signs and reported concerns to clinical staff.
- Communicated patient needs to interdisciplinary treatment team members.
- Reinforced behavioral plans and daily care expectations for assigned patients.
- Instructed patients on proper use of prescribed medications and their side effects.
- Monitored patient vital signs during shifts to ensure health stability., medication administration and patient behavior assessments.
- Ensured safety and welfare of patients through constant supervision.
Education
Associate of Science - Psychiatric Technician
Skills
Medication administration
Vital sign monitoring
Patient observation
Behavioral assessment
Mental health care
De-escalation techniques
Crisis management
Timeline
Licensed Psychiatric Technician
Patton State Hospital
08.1988 - 05.2012Read More
Valley College
Associate of Science from Psychiatric Technician
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