Veronica Bowden
Paso Robles,California
Summary
Licensed Psychiatric Technician with over 20 years of experience in the mental health treatment industry. Offering excellent counseling, rapport-building and communication skills with patients from diverse backgrounds. Known for having a positive attitude and consistently exceeding performance standards. Always eager to learn something new. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager and ready to help the team achieve goals.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Psychiatric Technician
Atascadero State Hospital
11.2015 - 05.2023
- Charted on each patient daily.
- Counseled and mentored clients on substance use and life choices.
- Took and monitored vital signs, administered medications, and managed patient behavior.
- Supported patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
- 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.
- Assessed patient progress and reported changes to supervising physician.
- Took patient blood pressure and pulse rate, reporting findings in health charts.
- Organized recreational activities to assist in patient recovery.
- Assisted in development of therapeutic activities for patients.
- Administered patient medications and tracked dosages.
- Assisted with medication administration and counting and pouring medications.
- Monitored patient behavior and immediately reported changes to supervising physician.
- Delivered compassionate patient care, focusing on safety, comfort and emotional support.
Psychiatric Technician
San Luis Obispo County Mental Health
03.2012 - 04.2016
- 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.
- Delivered compassionate patient care, focusing on safety, comfort and emotional support.
- 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.
- Assessed patient progress and reported changes to supervising physician.
- Took patient blood pressure and pulse rate, reporting findings in health charts.
- Organized recreational activities to assist in patient recovery.
- Assisted in development of therapeutic activities for patients.
- Administered patient medications and tracked dosages.
- Developed individualized treatment plans for patients in collaboration with mental health professionals.
- Assisted with medication administration and counting and pouring medications.
- Recommended continuing care and medications to clients and communicated with family members on treatment and discharge plans.
- Supported patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
Education
Psychiatric Technician - Psychiatric Technician
Cuesta College
San Luis Obispo, CA02.2005
High School Diploma -
Arvin High School
Arvin, CA06.1999
Skills
- Client Satisfaction
- Group Safety Management
- Medical Histories and Vital Statistics
- Group Activities
- Medication Compliance
- Patient Health Information Access
- Floor Assignments
- Vital Signs Documentation
- Recreational Activity Supervision
- Unusual Behavior Reporting
- Observe Behaviors
- Document Conditions
- Group Therapy
- Direct Patient Care
- Admitting and Discharging
- Lead Activities
- Dispense Medicines
- Patient Admission
- Encouragement and Motivation
- Therapeutic Treatment
- Mental Health Support
- HIPAA Requirements
- Support Patients
- Regulatory Compliance
- Supporting Daily Living Needs
- Incident Reporting
- Activities of Daily Living (ADL) Assistance
- Psychiatric Evaluation
- Progress Documentation
- Medication Side Effect Knowledge
- Treatment Planning
- Individual and Group Therapy
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Psychiatric Technician
Atascadero State Hospital
11.2015 - 05.2023
Psychiatric Technician
San Luis Obispo County Mental Health
03.2012 - 04.2016
Psychiatric Technician - Psychiatric Technician
Cuesta College
High School Diploma -
Arvin High School
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