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Savannah W.

Savannah W.

$20.00 / hr

Santa Margarita, CA

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About Savannah

**CURRENTLY OUT FOR MATERNITY LEAVE** First off thanks for viewing my profile. I am a Psychiatric Technician and have been for the past 9 years. I have worked with children and adults with developemental disabilites, i also have experience with the geriatric population. I am currently looking to work with either geriatric, adults or children as part time or possibly more if we can work out a schedule. I am also CPR & First Aid certified. I absolutely love a career knowing that i've helped someone and hopefully made a difference in their life that day. I hope to hear from you soon! Thanks :)

Caregiving Services & Expertise

Services

  • Bathing
  • Dressing & Grooming
  • Toileting
  • Medication Reminders
  • Meal Prep
  • Groceries & Shopping
  • Transferring & Mobility
  • Exercise
  • Transportation
  • Housekeeping
  • Companionship

Job Interests

  • Full Time
  • Part Time
  • Short Term

Caregivers that work non-full-time jobs or irregular shifts can negotiate extra compensation in addition to their standard hourly wage.

Skills & Expertise

  • Alzheimer's Disease
  • Arthritis
  • Cancer Recovery
  • COPD
  • Dementia
  • Depression
  • Diabetes
  • Hearing Disorders
  • HIV/AIDS
  • Home Health Care
  • Multiple Sclerosis
  • Neurological Disorders
  • Orthopedic Care
  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Post Surgery Recovery
  • Respiratory Disorders
  • Skin Disorders
  • Stroke
  • Senior Care
  • Elder Care
  • Home Care

Languages

  • English

Experience & Education

California Coast University

Jan 2015 - Present
Jan 2015 - Present

Psychiatric Technician

Apr 2018 - Feb 2020
Sierra Mental Wellness Group
Act independently and in conjunction with the Crisis Stabilization Unit (CSU) and Mental Health Evaluation Team (MHET) to provide medical, medication and psychiatric support services to clients residing in the CSU. Prepare and maintain documentation related to client services to impact positive and healthy change for a diverse clientele. Apply the principles, standard practices, and techniques of psychiatric nursing as defined by the State of California licensing requirements. Utilize daily documentation of medications in compliance with the federal, state and local laws and regulations governing the nursing. Perform case management duties, including holistic clinical assessments, treatment planning, providing safe nursing care and delivery of services. Provide patient education, able to direct and coordinate with the multidisciplinary team and ensure effective aftercare. Educate patients on signs, symptoms and side effects of psychotropic medications. Create and maintain relationships with hospitals, police departments/jail, mental health and community health. Coordinate and organize county wide crisis service requests. Educate and train local law enforcement on mental health services, practices and resources.
Apr 2018 - Feb 2020

Licensed Psychiatric Technician

Jul 2015 - Oct 2018
Transitions Mental Health Association
Prepare and provide medications for chronic and severe mentally ill clients, provide medication refills, complete prior authorizations for medications with various insurance companies, perform nursing procedures such as psychiatric injectable medications, vital signs, finger stick blood sugar, clean and apply dressing to minor wounds. Transcribe phone orders from physicians. Also perform as a case manager and assess clients for suicidal ideation, homicidal ideation and grave disability, asses physical health needs, prepare referrals to physicians, provide treatment, rehabilitation and supportive services, provide education to clients for appropriate medical referrals, act as a liaison between clients and various doctors, perform necessary medi-cal billing, and answer multiple phone lines, file, fax/copy machine and various office duties.
Jul 2015 - Oct 2018

Caregiver

May 2016 - Jul 2016
Senior Helpers
Companionship and conversation, meal preparation and planning, light housekeeping, general assistance, personal care assistance (bathing, dressing & grooming).
May 2016 - Jul 2016

TMS Tech/Receptionsist

Mar 2015 - Jul 2015
Alok Kumar, MD
Assist patients with severe depression by performing NeuroStar TMS treatment for those who suffer with severe depression and anxiety disorders, assist with all medication encounters including medication refills, prior authorizations and act as a liaison for patients and doctors requiring information about medication, side effects, and other psychiatric related issues, complete chart preparation for multiple doctors and nurse practitioners, collect copays, file, fax, manage multiple phone lines, schedule patients and complete various office duties.
Mar 2015 - Jul 2015

Licensed Psychiatric Technician

Dec 2012 - Dec 2013
Dr Pedro Guimaraes
Assist patients with medication, admissions for psychiatric stability, refills, vital signs, appointment scheduling, multiple phone lines, disability forms, medication prior authorization, filing, faxing, pull/prepare charts and various office/receptionist duties.
Dec 2012 - Dec 2013

Cuesta College

Jan 2011 - Jan 2012
Jan 2011 - Jan 2012

Psych Tech Student

Jan 2011 - Jan 2012
Atascadero State Hospital
Provide a safe enviroment for individuals who are mentally ill, search for contraband, provide a therapeutic milieu, co facilitate groups, teach individuals how to deal with life experiences, prompt medication, provide medical treatment
Jan 2011 - Jan 2012

Psych Tech Assistant

Jan 2009 - Jan 2011
Turning Point of Central California
Supervising developmental disabled clients, administer medication, documenting on a daily basis, assisting with bathing, dressing, oral hygiene, meal prep, taking clients on outings into society, provide safe enviroment, watching/documenting behavioral & psychiatric care
Jan 2009 - Jan 2011
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