Christopher Hilty
Colorado Springs
Summary
Experienced Psychiatric Technician with a well-rounded scientific background. Adept at providing exceptional patient care for individuals with a wide array of mental health and addiction struggles. Proven ability to conduct thorough research in laboratory settings. Comfortable working outdoors with plants and environmental projects. Strong adaptability and able to thrive in any position.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Psychiatric Technician
WellSpan Philhaven
Mount Gretna
09.2021 - 05.2025
- Created therapeutic environments through activities designed to reduce stress levels among residents.
- Contacted patients' relatives to coordinate family visits and conferences.
- Provided psychiatric or personal care to emotionally disturbed or cognitively impaired patients.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities and encouraged independence.
- Ensured safety and welfare of patients through constant supervision.
- Implemented de-escalation techniques to manage aggressive behavior.
- Restrained violent or suicidal patients using approved verbal or physical techniques.
- Maintained patient records and documented care activities.
- Trained new psychiatric technicians and support staff.
- Accompanied patients to medical and counseling appointments.
- Cultivated relationships with patients, discussing ways to help improve overall health while alleviating self-harm practices.
- Recorded patients' health metrics using thermometers or blood pressure gauges.
- Assisted in developing and implementing individual patient care plans.
Research Assistant
State Of Pennsylvania
Fort Indiantown Gap
05.2020 - 08.2020
- Collected data on the base's waterways using Trimble GNSS receivers, and used it to update GIS databases.
- Collected water quality samples from streams to ensure compliance with EPA standards.
- Monitored well water heights and water quality to ensure compliance with EPA standards.
- Maintained detailed notes and photo documentation of data entry points.
- Surveyed newly planted trees and reforestation sites for signs of disease
Research Assistant
Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University
Philadelphia
05.2018 - 11.2018
- Assisted Dr. Wenhui Hu is developing novel Cas9 systems to enable more precise genome editing using CRISPR, to ultimately excise the HIV genome from infected cells.
- Utilized molecular cloning, PCR, gel electrophoresis, cell culturing, and fluorescent microscopy.
- Handled laboratory animals and assisted in specimen collection.
- Gathered data from various sources, including online databases, libraries, and interviews with experts.
- Assisted in the design and implementation of experimental protocols.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss progress on ongoing projects or brainstorm ideas for future endeavors.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Temple University
Philadelphia, PA05-2021
Skills
- Patient care
- Behavior management
- Therapeutic communication
- Crisis intervention
- Care plan development
- Team training
- Data collection and entry
- Time management
- Mobility assistance
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
- Vital signs documentation
- Team Leadership
- Suicide prevention
- First Aid/CPR
- Adaptability
- Teamwork
- Detail-orientated
- Effective communication
- GIS
- Python
- JAVA
Certification
- BLS certification
Affiliations
- Enjoy nature and the outdoors
- Passionate about my creative pursuits including music and photography
- Create digital art and sell it at local art shows
Timeline
Psychiatric Technician
WellSpan Philhaven
09.2021 - 05.2025
Research Assistant
State Of Pennsylvania
05.2020 - 08.2020
Research Assistant
Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University
05.2018 - 11.2018
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Temple University
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