Simone Corona
Antioch,TN
Summary
Compassionate Mental Health Tech with 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. Accommodating Mental Health Tech offering 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 continuum of care.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Psychiatric Technician
Crestwood Napa Crisis Stabalization
06.2023 - Current
- Charted on each patient daily.
- Treated clients and families with respect and dignity.
- Counseled and mentored clients on substance use and life choices.
- Took and monitored vital signs, administered medications, and managed patient behavior.
- Coordinated with medical and paramedical professionals to provide appropriate input and effectively formulate and implement treatment plans for patients.
- Applied interventions with clients wanting to leave against medical advice (AMA).
- Delivered compassionate patient care, focusing on safety, comfort and emotional support.
- Supported patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
- Monitored patient behavior and immediately reported changes to supervising physician.
- Maintained patient records, documenting changes in patient condition.
- Provided therapeutic activities to assist with patient development.
- Participated in patient education, helping to reinforce concepts and treatment plans.
- Collaborated closely with mental health professionals with treatment plan implementation.
- Took patient blood pressure and pulse rate, reporting findings in health charts.
- Assisted in development of therapeutic activities for patients.
Recovery Coach
Crestwood
04.2022 - 06.2023
- Gathered information about useful resources and helped coordinate referrals.
- Provided group, family and individual counseling to support recovery goals.
- Participated in multidisciplinary meetings focused on providing comprehensive assistance.
- Developed and implemented individualized treatment plans.
Caregiver
On My Own Independent Living Services
01.2019 - 04.2022
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
Prel License Psychiatric Technician
Napa State Hospital
05.2018 - 03.2020
- Charted on each patient daily.
- Took and monitored vital signs, administered medications, and managed patient behavior.
- Delivered compassionate patient care, focusing on safety, comfort and emotional support.
- Monitored patient behavior and immediately reported changes to supervising physician.
- Provided therapeutic activities to assist with patient development.
- Assisted with medication administration and counting and pouring medications.
Internship Student
Sonoma Developmental Center
01.2017 - 12.2017
- Reported back to instructor to receive day-to-day tasks and responsibilities.
- Communicated effectively with faculty and staff and accepted critiques and suggestions for areas of improvement.
- Sorted, organized, and maintained files.
- Interacted with customers by phone, email, or in-person to provide information.
- Delivered clerical support by handling range of routine and special requirements.
- Analyzed problems and worked with teams to develop solutions.
Education
Associate of Science - Psychiatric Technician
Napa Valley College
Napa, CA05.2018
High School Diploma -
Roberto Clemente High School
Chicago, IL06.2013
Skills
- Administrative Support
- Treatment Planning
- Incident Reporting
- Domestic Violence Assistance
- Inpatient Treatment
- Patient Admission
- Medical Records Requests
- Medication Side Effect Knowledge
- Hygiene Support
- Encouragement and Motivation
- Recreational Activity Supervision
- Patient and Family Education
- Direct Patient Care
- Care Team Collaboration
- Individual and Group Therapy
- Mental Health Support
- Supporting Daily Living Needs
- Client Satisfaction
- Patient Health Information Access
- Observe Behaviors
- Intake Assessment
- Psychiatric Evaluation
- Medication Compliance
- Mobility Support
- Vital Signs Documentation
- Admitting and Discharging
- Therapeutic Treatment
- Creative Thinking
- Support Patients
- Document Conditions
- Major Depression
- Outbound Calls
- HIPAA Requirements
- Floor Assignments
- Nursing Intervention Adjustment
- Computerized Maintenance Management Systems
- Activities of Daily Living (ADL) Assistance
- Dispense Medicines
- Progress Documentation
- Patient Assessments
- Patient Rapport
Languages
American Sign Language
Limited Working
Timeline
Psychiatric Technician
Crestwood Napa Crisis Stabalization
06.2023 - Current
Recovery Coach
Crestwood
04.2022 - 06.2023
Caregiver
On My Own Independent Living Services
01.2019 - 04.2022
Prel License Psychiatric Technician
Napa State Hospital
05.2018 - 03.2020
Internship Student
Sonoma Developmental Center
01.2017 - 12.2017
Associate of Science - Psychiatric Technician
Napa Valley College
High School Diploma -
Roberto Clemente High School
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