Mental Health Patient Care
Resume:
Professional summary
Psychiatric Technician with over a decade of experience in mental health care, dedicated to creating a respectful and dignified environment for patients and their families. Expert in behavioral management and regulatory compliance, with a focus on compassionate patient care and precise clinical documentation. Committed to advancing mental health support through effective multidisciplinary collaboration and innovative therapeutic activities. Employment history
Coalinga State Hospital Psychiatric Technician Coalinga, CA Jan 2014 - Aug 2024
Education
Bachelor of Science: Criminal Justice California State University - Bakersfield Bakersfield, CA
Aug 2008 - May 2010
Minor in Psychology.
AA Degree West Hills College-Coalinga Coalinga CA Jan 2010 - May 2010
Was on the deans list for 4.0 GPA
Veronica Berdusco
Psychiatric Technician
760 Theta Cirlcle, 3, Porterville, United States, 93257 559-***-****
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Coordinate with medical teams to develop patient treatment plans, ensuring comprehensive care.
Monitor and administer medications, maintaining accurate records for optimal patient outcomes.
Assess patient progress and communicate changes to physicians, enhancing treatment effectiveness.
Delivered compassionate care, prioritising patient safety and emotional support whilst maintaining strict confidentiality in line with HIPAA regulations. Assessed patient progress systematically, promptly reporting changes to physicians and recommending tailored continuing care plans for optimal treatment. Implemented evidence-based interventions, resulting in improved patient outcomes and reduced hospital readmission rates for psychiatric patients. Fostered therapeutic alliances with patients, enhancing treatment adherence and promoting positive behavioural changes in challenging cases. Pioneered group therapy sessions tailored to diverse patient needs, increasing engagement and facilitating peer support networks.
Streamlined medication management processes, minimizing errors and ensuring timely administration for a caseload of 30+ patients.
AA Degree Porterville College Porterville CA
Aug 1996 - May 2000
AA Degree
Skills
Behavior monitoring (Experienced) Treatment management (Skillful) Multidisciplinary Collaboration
(Experienced)
Behavioral Management (Experienced)
Group therapy (Experienced) Activity Planning (Experienced) Clinical Documentation (Expert) Suicide Prevention (Experienced) Regulatory Compliance (Expert) Mental Health Support (Experienced) Vital Signs (Expert) De-Escalation Techniques (Expert) Incident Reporting (Expert) Patient Care (Expert)
Languages
Spanish (Beginner)
References
Jose Perez
Coalinga State Hospital
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Jason Warden
Coalinga State Hospital
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Kimberly Hicks
Coalinga State Hospital
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