Adrian Baker
Paso Robles,CA
Summary
Dedicated Psychiatric Technician with 16 years experience at a maximum security forensic mental health hospital. Professionally and compassionately provide safety and security on a residential unit, in order to facilitate treatment in a therapeutic milieu. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient care and implement effective treatment plans. Provide a respectful environment for patients and families while ensuring group safety and education.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Psychiatric Technician
Department Of State Hospitals-Atascadero
01.2007 - Current
- Coordinate with medical and paramedical professionals to provide appropriate input and effectively formulate and implement treatment plans for patients
- Maintain patient charts daily with an emphasis on medical and behavioral status
- Take and monitor vital signs, administer medications, and manage patient behavior
- Treat clients and families with respect and dignity
- Frequently serve as Interim Senior Psych Tech (Shift Lead)
- Treatment of individuals with a variety of commitment codes, both penal and civil
- Manage crisis situations to de-escalate behavioral disturbances using non-violent crisis intervention techniques
- Assist in group therapy sessions with social workers, psychologists, recreational therapists
- Report changes in individuals behavior to psychiatrist, particularly as it relates to medication side effects
- Administer medications and document patient responses to ensure compliance with prescribed treatments
Education
Associate of Science - Psychiatric Technology
Cuesta College
San Luis Obispo, CASkills
- Treatment management
- Working knowledge of mental health disorders
- Behavior monitoring
- Family education
- Group safety management
- Assist with ADL's
- Provide crisis intervention
- Medication administration
- Recordkeeping and documentation
- Working knowledge of HIPPA laws
Certification
- California BVNPT Licensed Psychiatric Technician #PT34222
- First Aid & CPR
Timeline
Psychiatric Technician
Department Of State Hospitals-Atascadero
01.2007 - Current
Associate of Science - Psychiatric Technology
Cuesta College
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