Ryan Magpali
Yucaipa
Summary
Dynamic psychiatric professional with experience in supervising patient care and training staff. Expertise in multidisciplinary collaboration and quality improvement initiatives, contributing to enhanced patient outcomes and organizational efficiency.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Psychiatric Technician
Patton State Hospital
Patton, Ca
09.2024 - Current
- Supervised daily care and treatment of patients with psychiatric disorders.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized patient care plans.
- Monitored patient progress, documenting behavioral changes and treatment responses.
- Implemented therapeutic activities to enhance patient engagement and recovery.
- Trained and mentored staff on best practices in psychiatric care.
- Led crisis intervention efforts, ensuring safety and de-escalation of challenging situations.
- Reduced crisis situations through effective communication and de-escalation techniques.
- Improved interdisciplinary team collaboration by actively participating in treatment team meetings and sharing relevant information.
- Managed crises effectively using nonviolent intervention techniques when necessary to ensure the safety of all involved parties.
- Mentored newer psychiatric technicians in best practices for compassionate care provision, contributing to a positive work culture within the facility.
- Documented daily progress notes for accurate record-keeping and informed decision-making in ongoing treatment planning.
- Provided comprehensive care to acutely ill psychiatric patients, addressing both physical health needs and mental health symptoms.
- Contributed to the development of facility-wide protocols and procedures for improved patient care and staff efficiency.
- Developed strong rapport with patients by exhibiting empathy, active listening skills, and genuine concern for their wellbeing.
- Assisted psychiatrists with medication administration, ensuring accuracy and timeliness for optimal patient outcomes.
- Promoted a safe and therapeutic environment through consistent monitoring of patients and adherence to facility policies and procedures.
- Assigned staff to shift specific duties.
- Ensured staff were current in all areas of training.
Unit Supervisor (Acting)
Patton State Hospital
Patton, Ca
01.2026 - 05.2026
- Assisted in planning and implementing program goals.
- Assisted in establishing policies and procedures and structure to achieve program goals.
- Participated in quality improvement programs.
- Assisted the program director and nursing coordinator in the procurement and allocation of nursing personnel, space, equipment and supplies within the program.
- Assisted with periodic environmental surveys of all Program units and office areas.
- Attend hospital-wide committee meetings as assigned.
- Met with nursing staff on all three shifts on a regular and frequent basis to observe, supervise and assess nursing treatment activities and progress.
- Monitored documentation to ensure compliance with requirements in control of narcotics, syringes, lithium board, lab work consults, glucose monitoring and restraint and seclusion reports.
- Ensure that nursing staff comply with requirements regarding nursing care plans and weekly and monthly ID notes.
- Maintain open-door policy for all staff and patients and promote morale on unit.
- Review employee's 634s.
- Assisted the Program Director and Nursing Coordinator in assuring compliance with departmental, hospital, and program policies and procedures.
- Utilizing EEO rules and regulations. C
- ompleting annual performance evaluations (IDPs) and reviewing quarterly reviews of unscheduled time off usage of nursing staff.
- Conduct safety inspections and review IMRs.
- Ensure nursing staff compliance with work hours.
- Covering as Program officer of the day.
Unit Supervisor (Acting)
Patton State Hospital
Patton, Ca
07.2024 - 09.2024
- Assisted in planning and implementing program goals.
- Assisted in establishing policies and procedures and structure to achieve program goals.
- Participated in quality improvement programs.
- Assisted the program director and nursing coordinator in the procurement and allocation of nursing personnel, space, equipment and supplies within the program.
- Assisted with periodic environmental surveys of all Program units and office areas.
- Attend hospital-wide committee meetings as assigned.
- Met with nursing staff on all three shifts on a regular and frequent basis to observe, supervise and assess nursing treatment activities and progress.
- Monitored documentation to ensure compliance with requirements in control of narcotics, syringes, lithium board, lab work consults, glucose monitoring and restraint and seclusion reports.
- Ensure that nursing staff comply with requirements regarding nursing care plans and weekly and monthly ID notes.
- Maintains open-door policy for all staff and patients and promote morale on unit.
- Review employee's 634s.
- Assisted the Program Director and Nursing Coordinator in assuring compliance with departmental, hospital, and program policies and procedures.
- Utilizing EEO rules and regulations.
- Completing annual performance evaluations (IDPs) and reviewing quarterly reviews of unscheduled time off usage of nursing staff.
- Conduct safety inspections and review IMRs.
- Ensure nursing staff compliance with work hours.
- Covering as Program officer of the day.
Psychiatric Technician
Patton State Hospital
Patton, Ca
01.2008 - 09.2024
- Monitored patient behavior to ensure safety and compliance with treatment plans.
- Assisted in implementing therapeutic activities to promote patient engagement and recovery.
- Documented patient interactions and progress in electronic health records accurately and consistently.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans tailored to patient needs.
- Led group therapy sessions, fostering supportive environments for open communication among patients.
- Conducted crisis interventions effectively, de-escalating potentially volatile situations with patients.
- 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.
- 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.
- Assisted psychiatrists in administering medications, ensuring accurate dosages and monitoring side effects for optimal efficacy.
- Improved patient outcomes by actively participating in multidisciplinary team meetings and sharing observations.
- Assisted with medication administration and counting and pouring medications.
Education
Psychiatric Technology
San Bernardino Valley College
San Bernardino, CA12-2007
Skills
- Psychiatric assessment
- Mental health evaluation
- Stress management strategies
- Suicide risk assessment
- Documentation and incident reporting
- Multidisciplinary team collaboration
- Therapeutic communication and problem solving skills
- Vital signs documentation
- Direct patient care
- De-escalation techniques
- Behavior monitoring
- Patient assessment
- Patient rapport
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Task prioritization
- Medication administration
- Conflict resolution
- Employee training
- Record keeping
- Time management abilities
- Continuous improvement
- Written communication
- Adaptability
Timeline
Unit Supervisor (Acting)
Patton State Hospital
01.2026 - 05.2026
Senior Psychiatric Technician
Patton State Hospital
09.2024 - Current
Unit Supervisor (Acting)
Patton State Hospital
07.2024 - 09.2024
Psychiatric Technician
Patton State Hospital
01.2008 - 09.2024
Psychiatric Technology
San Bernardino Valley College