Technician High School

LASHANDRA GIVAN

**** **** ** #*, *** Diego, CA **116 • Cell: 626-***-**** • ********@*****.***

Professional Summary

Experience Licensed Psychiatric Technician with strong clinical and people skills. Over the years I have developed

great knowledge and skill in Crisis Intervention and De-escalation.

Skills

Patient/family focused Great at De-escalating

Patient evaluation/intervention Good negotiating and interpersonal skills

Professional bedside manner A high standard of computer literacy

Good communication skills, both written and verbal Driven and determined

Work History

Licensed Psychiatric Technician, 03/2011 to Current

Rady Childrens Hospital – San Diego, CA

Assessed need for, ordered, obtained and interpreted appropriate lab tests.

Performed lab tests and communicated results.

Liaised between patients and physicians to ensure patient comprehension of treatment plans.

Ensured HIPAA compliance.

Participated in unit-based Quality Assurance Program.

Followed infection control procedures.

Assisted patients with daily functions.

Monitored fluid intake and output levels.

Distributed oral medications and injections to patients as prescribed by the physician

Interfered to hold violent or potentially violent or suicidal patients

Assisted in the facilitation of therapy sessions as part of the therapeutic procedures

Licensed Psychiatric Technician, 08/2010 to 03/2011

Richard J Donavan Prison – San Diego, CA

Distributed oral medications and injections to patients as prescribed by the physician

Wound care

Faxed or called in new medication orders to the pharmacy

Therapeutic group leader for inmates

Maintained and provided daily records of inmates' physical condition

Licensed Psychiatric Technician, 01/2010 to 06/2010

Pelican Bay Prison (Maxim Healthcare) – Crescent City, CA

Prepared and distributed oral and injection medication daily

Telephone orders for medications to the pharmacy

group therapy

safety checkups on the inmates

Education

High School Diploma: 2003

Nogales High School - La Puente, CA

Psychiatric Technician License: 2008

Hacienda La Puente Adult School - La Puente, CA

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