Sarah Carlin
Roanoke,VA
Summary
Qualified Psychiatric Technician providing 1.5 years of experience in delivering treatment for mental health and substance abuse conditions. Genuine in offering quality patient care by fostering relationships, counseling and building communication to treat various types of patients and collaborate with family members. Expert in maintaining upbeat attitude and achieving peak performance. CNA board certified as well as clinical experience in mental health clinical rotations.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Psychiatric Technician
Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital
Roanoke, VA
07.2022 - Current
- Restrained violent or suicidal patients using approved verbal or physical techniques.
- Maintained accurate records of patient progress including daily notes on individuals' moods, activities, interactions with others.
- Encouraged patients to develop interpersonal skills and engage in social interactions or other therapeutic activities.
- Collaborated with doctors, psychologists or therapists in working with patient treatments.
- Developed basic strategies to promote patient safety, wellness and independence.
- Performed crisis intervention services when needed including evaluating potential risks posed by clients' behaviors or actions.
- Recorded patients' health metrics using thermometers or blood pressure gauges.
- Taught clients how to manage their emotions, cope with stress, and develop healthy habits.
- Developed therapeutic relationships with clients while providing a safe environment for them to express themselves openly.
- Influenced patients' behavior with interaction, counseling or instruction.
Education
General Studies And Health Sciences
Central Virginia Community College
Lynchburg, VA05-2022
Board Certified - Certified Nursing Assistant
Raspberry Hill Healthcare
Lynchburg, VA05-2022
Jefferson Forest High School
Forest, VA05-2019
Skills
- Emergency Response
- Behavior Monitoring
- Vital Signs Documentation
- Direct Patient Care
- Employee Training
- Critical Thinking
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Crisis Management
- Group Therapy
- Recreational Activity Planning
Accomplishments
- Member of ODK
- Graduated College as Cum Laude
- BEE Nomination
- Nomination to the National society of leadership and success (spring semester 2023)
Affiliations
- Volunteering Services twice a month (Food drives, Giving Blood, Helping the homeless)
- Family Oriented
- Enjoys baking
- Lifting/working out
- Hiking
- Organizing
Timeline
Psychiatric Technician
Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital
07.2022 - Current
General Studies And Health Sciences
Central Virginia Community College
Board Certified - Certified Nursing Assistant
Raspberry Hill Healthcare
Jefferson Forest High School
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