Nursing Assistant Psychiatric Technician

SONIA SHARMA

Lathrop, CA Cell: +1-209-***-**** Email: adw7st@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY

Certified Nursing Assistant/Psychiatric Technician with 10 years of professional experience. Quick learner with versatile skills and a strong desire to contribute to the success of an organization. Seeking a challenging position where I can apply my nursing and management skills.

EDUCATION

San Joaquin Delta College, Stockton, California 2022 Associate degree in science

San Joaquin Delta College, Stockton, California 2021 Psychiatric Technician

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

San Joaquin Correction Health Care Facility- French Camp, CA October 2022- Present Licensed Psychiatric Technician (LPT)

• Provide direct patient care to individuals with mental health disorders, including medication administration, patient assessments, monitoring, and documenting patient behaviors.

• Implement therapeutic interventions and techniques to manage challenging behaviors, such as de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention, and behavior management strategies to ensure the safety and well-being of patients and staff.

• Collaborate with the psychiatric team in the development and implementation of individualized care plans for patients, including goal setting, treatment modalities, and progress monitoring, to facilitate the recovery and rehabilitation of patients.

• Provide education and support to patients and their families regarding mental health conditions, treatment plans, medication management, and coping strategies to promote patient understanding and engagement in their care.

• Interview and assess inmate current MH to help them get proper housing referred by classification.

• Make rounds/Inspect while inmate is in safety cell to ensure their safety.

• Maintain accurate and complete documentation of patient information, including assessments, interventions, and progress notes, in accordance with regulatory requirements and facility policies.

• Collaborate with psychiatrists, registered nurses, and other members of the healthcare team to ensure coordinated and comprehensive patient care, participate in treatment team meetings, and provide input in developing patient care plans.

• Respond to crisis situations, assess, and manage risks, provide emotional support, and initiate appropriate interventions to ensure patient safety and prevent harm.

• Serve as an advocate for patients, promoting their rights, dignity, and autonomy, and ensuring that their needs are addressed in accordance with ethical and legal standards.

• Administer medications to patients according to established protocols, monitor and document patient responses, and collaborate with the prescribing providers to address any concerns or changes in medication regimen.

• Adhere to regulatory requirements, facility policies, and professional standards of practice, participate in quality assurance activities, and contribute to process improvement initiatives to enhance patient care outcomes. San Joaquin County Behavioral Health Services- Stockton, CA July 2022- October 2022 Licensed Psychiatric Technician (LPT)

• Give a basic level of general behavioral and psychiatric nursing care to mentally or developmentally disabled patient/youth.

• Monitor and report changes in patient symptoms or behaviour.

• Communicate with collaborating physicians or specialists regarding patient care.

• Educate patients about health maintenance, disease prevention and provide emotional support to patients and their families.

• Facilitate referrals to other healthcare professionals and medical facilities.

• Maintain accurate patient medical records.

• Work with other disciplines as part of Treatment Team in the development of treatment plans and objectives from assessments in providing an overall treatment program for patient/youth. Clipboard Healthcare Agency December 2021- October 2022 Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

• Clean and sanitize patients’ rooms, bathrooms, examination rooms, or other patients’ areas.

• Document or otherwise report observation of patient behavior, complaints, or physical symptoms to nurses.

• Apply clean dressing, slings, stockings, or support bandages under the direction of nurse or physician.

• Assisted with ADLs.

• Maintained a clean and orderly, and well stocked environment. San Joaquin General Hospital- French Camp, CA November 2018- May 2020 Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

• Provide basic care to patients or residents, assisting with activities of daily living (ADLs) such as bathing, dressing, grooming, oral care, and toileting. Also assisting with mobility and transferring patients safely.

• Take and record vital signs, such as temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiratory rate, and report any abnormal findings to the nursing or medical staff.

• Observe patients for any changes in their condition, behavior, or symptoms, and report any concerns or changes to the appropriate healthcare professional.

• Assist patients with eating, drinking, and maintaining proper nutrition. Also assisting with feeding tubes, catheters, and ostomy care as directed by the nursing or medical staff.

• Maintain accurate and complete documentation of patient information, including ADLs, vital signs, and any other relevant observations, in the patient's medical record.

St. Jude Care centre and Rehabilitation centre- Manteca, CA October 2015- October 2018 Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

• Follow infection control protocols, including proper hand hygiene, use of personal protective equipment (PPE), and maintaining a clean and safe environment for patients.

• Provide comfort measures to patients, such as positioning, turning, and repositioning to prevent pressure ulcers, and providing emotional support and companionship.

• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare team members, providing updates on patient condition and relaying any patient concerns or needs.

• Assist with simple medical procedures, such as wound care, dressing changes, and specimen collection, under the supervision of nursing or medical staff.

• Provide support to the nursing or medical staff in various tasks, such as stocking supplies, maintaining equipment, and assisting with admission and discharge procedures. Interim Healthcare- Modesto, CA May 2014- October 2015 Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

• Providing great patient care and taking care of their meals as per diet recommendations.

• Performed tasks such as cleaning examination rooms, laundry, dusting, vacuuming, washing dishes etc.

• Stay up to date on CNA training and facility policy and procedure. Manteca Care & Rehabilitation Centre- Manteca, CA January 2012- April 2014 Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

• Answering patient calls and determining how best to help them.

• Providing physical support for patients or residents with daily activities and personal hygiene, including bathing, dressing, getting out of bed, - using the toilet, walking, standing, or exercising.

• Turning and repositioning bedridden patients.

• Ensuring patients or residents receive an appropriate diet by reviewing their dietary restrictions and food allergies.

• Obtaining a wide range of information from physicians, caregivers, and nurses about patient conditions and treatment plans.

• Measuring and recording food and liquid intake and urinary and fecal output and reporting changes to medical staff.

• Recording vital signs, including blood pressure, pulse, temperature, and respiration rate as requested by staff.

• Examining patients to detect issues requiring medical care, including open wounds, bruises, or blood in the urine.

• Noting observations of patient behavior, including complaints, or physical symptoms to nurses. SKILLS

Patient Care, Mental Health Skills, Communication, Professionalism, Adaptability, Problem Solving, Teamwork, Empathy and Compassion, Multitasking, Detail oriented, Compliance and safety. LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS

• PN (Expiration: May 2024; State: CA)

• AED

• BLS Provider

• First Aid

• CPR

• State Tested Nursing Assistant

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