Jasmine Harris
Atascadero
Summary
Compassionate Psychiatric Technician with extensive experience at the Department of State Hospitals - Atascadero, skilled in crisis intervention and behavioral management. Proven ability to enhance patient engagement and safety through effective de-escalation techniques and empathetic communication, fostering a supportive environment that promotes healing and recovery.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Psychiatric Technician
Department of State Hospitals - Atascadero
04.2018 - Current
- Implemented crisis intervention protocols when necessary, ensuring the safety of all patients and staff members involved.
- Developed strong rapport with diverse patient populations through empathetic listening skills, helping them feel heard and understood.
- Observed patients closely for signs of distress or changes in condition, promptly reporting concerns to supervising clinicians for appropriate intervention.
- Utilized de-escalation techniques to manage challenging behaviors effectively, promoting a calm atmosphere conducive to healing.
- Charted on each patient daily.
- Maintained accurate and up-to-date documentation of patient progress, facilitating effective communication among healthcare team members.
- Ensured a safe and supportive environment for patients through close monitoring and crisis management techniques.
- Fostered a positive therapeutic alliance with each patient by providing consistent encouragement throughout their healing journey.
- Treated clients and families with respect and dignity.
- Took and monitored vital signs, administered medications, and managed patient behavior.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies based on individual patient needs, contributing to improved functioning within daily life activities.
- Provided compassionate support to patients during group therapy sessions, fostering trust and open communication.
- Assisted in patient goal-setting and regularly monitored progress, celebrating successes and addressing barriers to achievement.
- Maintained strict confidentiality of patient information, adhering to HIPAA regulations and protecting individual privacy rights.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans, improving overall patient outcomes.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in psychiatric care.
- Facilitated recreational activities designed to promote socialization skills among peers while also encouraging healthy outlets for stress reduction.
Psychiatric Technician Trainee
Department Of State Hospitals-Atascadero
09.2017 - 08.2018
- Improved patient outcomes by actively participating in multidisciplinary team meetings and sharing observations.
- Contributed to treatment plan evaluations, offering insights from daily patient interactions.
- Enhanced therapeutic environment, maintaining clean and safe living space for patients.
- Increased patient engagement by introducing therapeutic activities tailored to individual needs.
- Enhanced patient safety by consistently monitoring and reporting on their mental health status.
- Reduced incidents of aggressive behavior by implementing de-escalation techniques.
- Assisted patients in understanding their conditions, leading to improved engagement with treatment.
- Established trust with patients, facilitating more effective treatment and rehabilitation.
Office Technician
Department Of State Hospitals-Atascadero
04.2008 - 08.2017
- Demonstrated adaptability in managing multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining focus on achieving desired results efficiently under pressure situations or tight deadlines.
- Contributed to a positive work culture through active participation in team building activities fostering camaraderie among colleagues.
- Managed front desk operations, providing exceptional customer service to clients and visitors.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams on various projects, ensuring timely completion of tasks and meeting deadlines.
- Increased accuracy in document preparation by proofreading all materials thoroughly before distribution to relevant parties.
- Handled incoming calls professionally, directing callers to appropriate personnel or taking detailed messages as needed.
- Provided clerical support to company employees by copying, faxing, and filing documents.
- Kept office environment tidy and well-organized through regular maintenance of common areas like break rooms or shared workspaces.
- Developed comprehensive reports utilizing data analysis tools to provide insight into business performance metrics for management review.
- Exemplified professionalism by maintaining a polished appearance and providing courteous assistance to all office visitors.
- Created and maintained detailed records of all office activities.
- Input data into spreadsheets and databases.
Education
High School Diploma -
Morro Bay High School
Morro Bay, CA06-2001
License - Psychiatric Technician
Cuesta College
San Luis Obispo, CA08-2018
Skills
- Clinical documentation
- De-escalation techniques
- Developmental disabilities support
- Incident reporting
- Vital signs documentation
- Behavioral management
- Suicide prevention
- Emergency response
- Regulatory compliance
- Patient assessment
- Behavior monitoring
- Mental health support
- Patient rapport
- Activity planning
- Psychiatric medication administration
- Group therapy facilitation
- Therapeutic communication
- Recreational activity supervision
- Crisis intervention
- Behavior observation
- Activities of daily living ADL assistance
- Encouragement and motivation
- Therapeutic treatment
- Rapport building
Timeline
Psychiatric Technician
Department of State Hospitals - Atascadero
04.2018 - Current
Psychiatric Technician Trainee
Department Of State Hospitals-Atascadero
09.2017 - 08.2018
Office Technician
Department Of State Hospitals-Atascadero
04.2008 - 08.2017
High School Diploma -
Morro Bay High School
License - Psychiatric Technician
Cuesta College
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