Simone Corona
Pittsburg
Summary
Licensed Psychiatric Technician with over 10 years of experience in the substance abuse and mental health treatment industry. Offering excellent counseling, rapport-building and communication skills with clients and families from diverse backgrounds. Known for having a positive attitude and consistently exceeding performance standards.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
License Psychiatric Technician / DSD
Crestwood Napa Crisis Stabilization Unit
01.2022 - Current
- Charted on each patient daily.
- Coordinated with medical and paramedical professionals to provide appropriate input and effectively formulate and implement treatment plans for patients.
- Counseled and mentored clients on substance use and life choices.
- Applied interventions with clients wanting to leave against medical advice (AMA).
- Assessed patient progress and reported changes to supervising physician.
- Took patient blood pressure and pulse rate, reporting findings in health charts.
- Monitored patient behavior and immediately reported changes to supervising physician.
- Recommended continuing care and medications to clients and communicated with family members on treatment and discharge plans.
- Assisted in development of therapeutic activities for patients.
Caregiver
On My Own Independent Living Services
01.2019 - 01.2022
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
Pre License Psych Tech
Napa State Hospital
05.2018 - 03.2020
- Do 1:1 care with patients , also help them with there needs, Incontinent care, groups and Charting .
- Treated clients and families with respect and dignity.
- Took and monitored vital signs, administered medications, and managed patient behavior.
- Participated in patient education, helping to reinforce concepts and treatment plans.
Helper
Donaldson middle school
08.2017 - 12.2017
- I worked for this school during my clinical rotation as a aid for an autistic kid I would help with teaching and helping the kids with any behavioral issues. Helped with work assignments
Psych tech intern
Sonoma development center
01.2017 - 12.2017
- Worked on the units with patients who have behavioral and developmental Disorders . Help and prepare them to get back into the community. Assist with daily living and Incontinent care
Education
Associate - Psychiatric technician
Napa Valley College
Napa, CA05.2018
Skills
- Experience with Children
- Autism Experience
- Hospital Experience
- Treatment management
- Behavior monitoring
- Patient assessment
- Clinical documentation
- Care team collaboration
- Suicide prevention
- Substance abuse treatment
- Behavioral management
- Patient rapport
- De-escalation techniques
- Mental health support
Accomplishments
I Train staff on de-escalation and how to keep staff safe and clients safe
Certification
- CPR & AED
- June 2018 to June 2020
Languages
American Sign Language - Intermediate
Timeline
License Psychiatric Technician / DSD
Crestwood Napa Crisis Stabilization Unit
01.2022 - Current
Caregiver
On My Own Independent Living Services
01.2019 - 01.2022
Pre License Psych Tech
Napa State Hospital
05.2018 - 03.2020
Helper
Donaldson middle school
08.2017 - 12.2017
Psych tech intern
Sonoma development center
01.2017 - 12.2017
Associate - Psychiatric technician
Napa Valley College
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