Veronica DeSoto
Hanford,CA
Summary
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
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Psychiatric Technician
Coalinga State Hospital
09.2017 - Current
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by sharing observations, insights, and recommendations regarding patient care.
- Maintained accurate and detailed documentation of patient progress, treatments, and interventions to support continuity of care.
- Took and monitored vital signs, administered medications, and managed patient behavior.
- Collaborated closely with mental health professionals with treatment plan implementation.
- Implemented behavior modification plans designed by psychologists or psychiatrists to decrease maladaptive behaviors in patients while increasing adaptive ones.
- Ensured patient safety and implemented crisis intervention strategies for de-escalation of agitated or aggressive individuals.
Behavior Intervention Specialist
Kings County Office Of Education
08.2014 - 05.2017
- Developed strong relationships with students and families, fostering open communication regarding behavioral concerns and progress towards goals.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive intervention plans for students with behavioral challenges.
- Assisted teachers in adapting curriculum materials to better engage students with diverse needs and learning styles.
- Reduced classroom disruptions by providing targeted support and direct instruction in social-emotional learning skills.
Education
Psychiatric Technician Program - Psychiatric Technician
West Hills College - Coalinga
Coalinga, CA08.2013
Skills
- De-Escalation Techniques
- Emergency Response
- Patient Assessment
- Behavior monitoring
- Crisis Management
- Activities of Daily Living ADL Assistance
- Progress Documentation
- Inpatient Treatment
- Therapeutic Treatment
- Medication Administration
- Vitals monitoring
- Direct Patient Care
Timeline
Licensed Psychiatric Technician
Coalinga State Hospital
09.2017 - Current
Behavior Intervention Specialist
Kings County Office Of Education
08.2014 - 05.2017
Psychiatric Technician Program - Psychiatric Technician
West Hills College - Coalinga
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