Dispensing Nurse (LPT)
Virgil Waller
American Health Services
Los Angeles,CA
24
years of professional experience
8
years of post-secondary education
1
Certification
Seeking a position working as a Psychiatric / Mental Health Technician while contributing to the overall success of the facility and/or company.
Work History
Dispensing Nurse (LPT)
4 Years 4 Months- Administered medications to patients, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and enhancing patient safety
- Supervised medical assistants and counseling staff to deliver consistent, high-quality patient care
- Facilitated group sessions to enhance teamwork and communication
ABA PT RBT
3 Years 7 Months- Worked one on one, in a classroom setting, utilizing the model of Applied Behavior Analysis.
- Collaborated with supervising BCBAs to develop and update intervention and treatment plans.
- Collected data and charted findings to create comprehensive reports for parents and behavior analysts, facilitating informed decision-making.
- Applied crisis training to ensure the safety of students and coworkers.
- Collaborated with supervising BCBAs to develop and update intervention and treatment plans.
- Applied crisis training techniques to ensure safety of students and coworkers during challenging situations.
- Acquired extensive experience totaling over 1500 hours in both direct and indirect settings while supervised by a BCBA.
- Created, organized, and presented staff trainings on Measuring Behavior and Functions of Behavior using Power-Point slides, practice scenarios, and lectures.
Executive Director LPT/ Administrator
1 Year 3 Months- Establishing employment and administrative policies and procedures for all functions and for the day-to-day Palm View Retreat's primary spokesperson to the organization's constituents, the media and the general public. day-to-day operation of the nonprofit.
- Report to and work closely with the Board of Directors to seek their involvement in policy decisions, fundraising and to increase the overall visibility of the Foundation throughout the State.
- Collaborated with Board of Directors to engage them in policy decisions, fundraising, and enhancing visibility of the Foundation throughout the state.
- Collaborated with staff to foster teamwork and improve operations.
- Strategic planning and implementation.
- Oversaw Board and committee meetings to ensure strategic alignment and effective governance.
- Oversee marketing and other communications efforts.
- Review and approve contracts for services.
- Fulfilled extra responsibilities to enhance the effectiveness of Board operations. from the Board of Directors.
Quality Assurance Coordinator/ LPT Unit Supervisor
4 Years 3 Months- Coordinated behavioral health quality assurance reviews for Crestwood documentation and compliance records.
- Audited patient charts for completeness, accuracy, and policy adherence.
- Tracked incident reports, follow-up actions, and corrective documentation.
- Monitored incidents to facilitate timely follow-up actions and improvements., follow-up actions, and corrective documentation.
Senior Psychiatric Technician
2 Years 8 Months- Administered medication and facilitated group therapy while conducting quality audits of health information records to ensure compliance with Title 9, Title 22, and CARF standards.
- Monitored incarcerated patients in psychiatric inpatient program, ensuring adherence to correctional security protocols to maintain safety and security.
- Assisted nursing staff with medication administration and provided psychiatric treatment support to enhance patient care at San Quentin.
- Documented patient behavior, mental status, and care activities in clinical records.
Psychiatric Technician
9 Years 4 Months- Administered physician-ordered medications ensuring patient compliance and safety, facilitated groups. Ensured patient comfort and wellbeing through attentive nursing care., maintained therapeutic milieu by using therapeutic communication.
- Tracked patient behavior to ensure safety and support therapeutic interventions. on Napa State Hospital DMH/DDS units.
- Documented psychiatric observations and care notes in clinical records.
- Assisted patients with daily living tasks and personal hygiene.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Associate of Science - Psychiatric Technology
Skills
Medication administration
Medication dispensing
Medication management
Controlled substances
Medication administration records
Clinical documentation
Electronic charting
EHR charting
Certification
- Professional Assault Crisis Training (PRO-ACT) Crestwood Behavioral Health, Vallejo, CA - 3/2012
- Solano County Emergency Medical Response Summit, Fairfield, CA - 8/2013
- California Hospital Association Disaster Planning for California After Action Reporting, Sacramento, CA - 9/2013
- Adult Residential Facility Initial Certification, Oakland, CA - 1/2014
- Administrator Certification Community Care Licensing (Current) #6005642735 - 1/5/2015
- Center for Domestic Preparedness (FEMA) Technical Emergency Response Training for Chemical Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, & Explosive (CBRNE), Anniston, AL - 6/2014
- Homeland Security Center for Rad/Nuclear Training at the Nevada National Security Site (CTOS/NNSA/NSO) Sponsored by UNLV Weapons of Mass Destruction Radiological/Nuclear Hazardous Materials Technicians Course, Las Vegas, NV - 8/2/2014
- California Hospitals Association Disaster Planning for Hospitals (Mass Casualty in a Rural Town, Sacramento, CA - 9/2014
- American Heart Association BLS CPR Certification expires 06/2024
Timeline
Dispensing Nurse (LPT)
American Health Services
07.2022 - CurrentRead More
ABA PT RBT
Trumpet Behavioral Health
12.2018 - 07.2022Read More
Executive Director LPT/ Administrator
Palm View Retreat
08.2017 - 11.2018Read More
Kentucky State University
Bachelor of Science from Psychology
05.2016 - 05.2021Read More
Senior Psychiatric Technician
San Quentin State Prison Psychiatric Inpatient Program (PIP)
02.2013 - 10.2015Read More
Quality Assurance Coordinator/ LPT Unit Supervisor
Crestwood Behavioral Health
02.2012 - 05.2016Read More
Psychiatric Technician
Napa State Hospital (DMH) & (DDS)
10.2002 - 02.2012Read More
Napa Valley College
Associate of Science from Psychiatric Technology
01.2001 - 12.2003Read More