Ronnie Moreno
Vacaville
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated professional with a strong background in psychiatric care. Expertise in self-harm prevention, anger management techniques, and facilitating therapeutic group sessions. Committed to fostering a supportive environment that promotes patient recovery and emotional stability.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Psychiatric Technician & Nurse Consultant
Napa State Hospital
Napa, CA
05.2015 - Current
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure safety and compliance with treatment plans.
- Implemented individualized care plans in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes.
- Conducted behavioral assessments and documented observations to track patient progress and inform treatment adjustments.
- Trained junior staff on psychiatric protocols and crisis intervention techniques to promote team efficiency and safety.
- Facilitated therapeutic group sessions, fostering a supportive environment for patients' emotional expression and recovery.
- Developed strategies for de-escalating challenging behaviors, improving overall ward dynamics and patient interactions.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing service delivery and patient satisfaction levels.
- Collaborated with healthcare providers to coordinate comprehensive care, ensuring continuity of services across disciplines.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by sharing observations, insights, and recommendations regarding patient care.
- Promoted a safe and inclusive therapeutic environment by fostering open communication among staff and patients alike.
- Provided skillful behavioral management techniques for patients experiencing emotional distress or exhibiting challenging behaviors.
- Assisted patients in developing coping skills through group therapy sessions and one-on-one counseling.
- Facilitated psychoeducational groups focused on topics such as stress management, anger management, interpersonal relationships, or symptom awareness.
- Improved patient well-being by providing compassionate and individualized care to those with mental health disorders.
- Developed therapeutic relationships with patients to promote trust, engagement in treatment, and overall mental health stability.
- Implemented behavior modification plans designed by psychologists or psychiatrists to decrease maladaptive behaviors in patients while increasing adaptive ones.
- Provided guidance and mentorship to new psychiatric technicians or nursing students completing mental health rotations.
- Maintained accurate and detailed documentation of patient progress, treatments, and interventions to support continuity of care.
- Maintained confidentiality according to HIPAA regulations while communicating pertinent information to appropriate team members.
- Charted on each patient daily.
- Treated clients and families with respect and dignity.
- Monitored patient behavior and immediately reported changes to supervising physician.
- Assisted in development of therapeutic activities for patients.
- Took patient blood pressure and pulse rate, reporting findings in health charts.
- Administered patient medications and tracked dosages.
Education
Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice
Chaffey College
Rancho Cucamonga, CA01-2007
Graduate Certificate - Psychiatric Technician
La Puente Adult Education Psychiatric Technician Program
La Puente, CA09-2006
High School Diploma -
St. Paul Catholic School
Santa Fe Springs, CA06-1991
Skills
- Clinical documentation
- Self-harm prevention
- Emotional regulation
- Group therapy facilitation
- Anger management techniques
- Psychotropic medications
- Therapeutic communication
Timeline
Licensed Psychiatric Technician & Nurse Consultant
Napa State Hospital
05.2015 - Current
Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice
Chaffey College
Graduate Certificate - Psychiatric Technician
La Puente Adult Education Psychiatric Technician Program
High School Diploma -
St. Paul Catholic School