Sannoh Kamara
Monterey,CA
Summary
Accommodating Mental Health Tech offers a strong history of excellent communication with family members and patients. Committed to helping patients by following established treatment plan goals and interventions. Adept at liaising between patients and medical staff to maintain a continuum of care. Compassionate Mental Health Tech with a strong track record of implementing effective behavioral management programs. Sound knowledge of addiction symptomatology and diagnosed mental disorders. Handles tasks effectively and communicates with tact and discretion. Licensed Psychiatric Technician with over 30 years of experience in the substance abuse and mental health treatment industry. Offering excellent counseling, rapport-building, and communication skills with clients and families from diverse backgrounds. Known for having a positive attitude and consistently exceeding performance standards. Energetic professional performs assessments, monitors behavior, and helps develop treatment plans. Proven ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to meet patient needs. Offers skills in task prioritization and task management. Patient-focused and offers a robust background in psychiatric care. Excels in recordkeeping, time management, and patient observation. Delivers top-notch care to patients with mental or emotional disturbances. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. A hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure an entry-level Psychiatric Technician position. Ready to help the team achieve company goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain a full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management, and problem-solving skills.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Psychiatric Technician
Napa State Hospital
03.2021 - Current
- Treated clients and families with respect and dignity.
- Charted on each patient daily.
- Took and monitored vital signs, administered medications, and managed patient behavior.
- Applied interventions with clients wanting to leave against medical advice (AMA).
- Counseled and mentored clients on substance use and life choices.
- Coordinated with medical and paramedical professionals to provide appropriate input and effectively formulate and implement treatment plans for patients.
- 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.
- Took patient blood pressure and pulse rate, reporting findings in health charts.
- Assessed patient progress and reported changes to supervising physician.
- Collaborated closely with mental health professionals with treatment plan implementation.
- Assisted in development of therapeutic activities for patients.
- Organized recreational activities to assist in patient recovery.
- Developed individualized treatment plans for patients in collaboration with mental health professionals.
- Assisted with medication administration and counting and pouring medications.
- Administered patient medications and tracked dosages.
- Recommended continuing care and medications to clients and communicated with family members on treatment and discharge plans.
Licensed Psychiatric Technician
Pelican Bay State Prison
05.1998 - 06.2005
- Treated clients and families with respect and dignity.
- Charted on each patient daily.
- Took and monitored vital signs, administered medications, and managed patient behavior.
- Applied interventions with clients wanting to leave against medical advice (AMA).
- Counseled and mentored clients on substance use and life choices.
- Coordinated with medical and paramedical professionals to provide appropriate input and effectively formulate and implement treatment plans for patients.
- 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.
- Took patient blood pressure and pulse rate, reporting findings in health charts.
- Assessed patient progress and reported changes to supervising physician.
- Collaborated closely with mental health professionals with treatment plan implementation.
- Assisted in development of therapeutic activities for patients.
- Organized recreational activities to assist in patient recovery.
- Developed individualized treatment plans for patients in collaboration with mental health professionals.
- Assisted with medication administration and counting and pouring medications.
- Administered patient medications and tracked dosages.
- Recommended continuing care and medications to clients and communicated with family members on treatment and discharge plans.
Licensed Psychiatric Technician
Agnews Development Center
San Jose, CA
10.1990 - 12.1997
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
- Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
Education
No Degree - Human Rights
Institute For Diplomacy & Human Rights
Washington DC06.2023
Master of Science - Criminal Justice
Columbia Southern University
Orange Beach, AL08.2000
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice Administration
San Jose State University
San Jose, CA08.1999
No Degree - Psychiatric Technician
Mission College
Santa Clara, CA06.1992
Skills
- Home Visits
- Computerized Maintenance Management Systems
- Build Work Skills
- Alcohol Rubs
- Creative Solutions
- Ambulatory Care
- Patient Admission
- Supporting Daily Living Needs
- Special Events
- Psychiatric Consultations
- Group Activities
- Creative Thinking
- Patient Rapport
- Patient Interaction
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Hygiene Support
- Inpatient Treatment
- Group Therapy
- Outbound Calls
- HIPAA Requirements
- Staff Relationships
- Direct Patient Care
- Care Team Collaboration
- Household Chores
- Regulatory Compliance
- Patient Flow
- Nursing Intervention Adjustment
- Vital Signs Documentation
- Care Coordination
- Incident Reporting
- Lead Activities
- Interpersonal Communication Skills
- Treatment Planning
- Medication Compliance
- Eating Disorders
- Household Management
- Facility Housekeeping
- Unusual Behavior Reporting
- Intramuscular Injections
- Quality Education
- Major Depression
Affiliations
Member California Correctional Peace Officer Association
Member United States Institute of Diplomacy & Human Rights
Timeline
Licensed Psychiatric Technician
Napa State Hospital
03.2021 - Current
Licensed Psychiatric Technician
Pelican Bay State Prison
05.1998 - 06.2005
Licensed Psychiatric Technician
Agnews Development Center
10.1990 - 12.1997
No Degree - Human Rights
Institute For Diplomacy & Human Rights
Master of Science - Criminal Justice
Columbia Southern University
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice Administration
San Jose State University
No Degree - Psychiatric Technician
Mission College
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