Errycka Cunningham
Stockton
Summary
Energetic and professional individual skilled in conducting assessments, monitoring behavior, and developing effective treatment plans. Proven ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to address patient needs while demonstrating strong task prioritization and management skills. Known for adaptability, creativity, and a results-oriented mindset, with a proactive approach to problem-solving and navigating challenges. Recent graduate with foundational knowledge in psychology, complemented by hands-on experience that underscores a commitment to continuous learning and making meaningful contributions toward organizational goals.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Psychiatric Technician
CHCF
Stockton, CA
01.2014
- Leadership and Supervision:
- Mentored and evaluated Registered Nurses and Psychiatric Technicians.
- Acted as Unit Supervisor
- Oversaw medication room responsibilities and supervised staff.
Senior Psychiatric Technician
CHCF
Stockton, CA
09.2014 - 06.2020
- Patient Care and Safety:
- Collaborated with CDCR to ensure adherence to patient care regulations.
- Enforced policies related to Patient Safety Goals, including medication administration, identification, and infection control.
- Identified and managed patients at risk for suicide.
- Prepared and reviewed special incident reports.
- Monitored compliance with documentation and equipment inventory.
- Followed up on medication variance/error reports.
- Staff Management:
- Managed staffing and scheduling to ensure adequate coverage.
- Conducted staff training and development sessions.
- Assisted in absence and attendance reporting.
Psychiatric Technician
Patton State Hospital
01.1996 - 01.2014
- Medication Management and Leadership:
- Managed medication room responsibilities.
- Served as Acting Shift Lead when needed.
- Patient Care:
- Worked with diverse patient populations, including veterans and those with various penal commitments.
- Assisted in the screening and admission process.
- Staff Training and Development:
- Collaborated with Unit Supervisors and Nursing Coordinators to schedule and prepare staff trainings.
- Led group meetings on various topics, including money management, anger management, coping skills for addiction.
Education
BS - Psychology
University of the Pacific
Stockton, CA05.2025
Transfer - undefined
San Joaquin Delta College
Stockton, CA05.2022
Skills
- Strong understanding of psychiatric patient care procedures and protocols
- Excellent leadership and mentoring abilities
- Proficient in staff training and development
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills
- Detail-oriented with a commitment to patient and staff safety
- De-escalation techniques
- Behavior monitoring
- Patient assessment
- Family education
- Patient rapport
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
- Recreational activity supervision
- Care team collaboration
- Trauma-informed care
- Suicide prevention
- Treatment management
- Incident reporting
- Mental health support
- Direct patient care
- Vital signs documentation
- Problem-solving strategies
- Therapeutic communication
- Anger management techniques
- Individual counseling
- Behavioral management
- Clinical documentation
Affiliations
Warrioress 209- Women Veterans Organization
Certification
* 30- Day Emergency Substitute Teaching Credential
- Licensed Psychiatric Technician
Timeline
Senior Psychiatric Technician
CHCF
09.2014 - 06.2020
Senior Psychiatric Technician
CHCF
01.2014
Psychiatric Technician
Patton State Hospital
01.1996 - 01.2014
Transfer - undefined
San Joaquin Delta College
BS - Psychology
University of the Pacific