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Whitney Sexton

Alexander Youth Network-Facility Based Crisis
Winston-Salem,NC
12
years of professional experience

Dynamic Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Alexander Youth Network, excelling in crisis intervention and psychiatric assessment. Proven track record in developing individualized treatment plans and managing medication effectively. Adept at fostering collaboration among multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes and ensure safety in high-stress environments.

Work History

Registered Nurse

8 Years 1 Month
Alexander Youth Network-Facility Based Crisis | 08.2018 - 09.2026
  • Administered medications and monitored youth responses in behavioral health setting
  • Assessed patient health status and reported changes to clinical care team
  • Collaborated with therapists and physicians on individualized treatment plans
  • Documented nursing interventions, observations, and medication records accurately

Registered Nurse

3 Years 10 Months
Alexander Youth Network-PRTF | 10.2014 - 08.2018

Monitored milieu and all restrictive interventions to support safety and welfare of PRTF clients. Promoted use of neuro-sequential model of care. Managed medication, medical treatments, client health-status changes, emergent care, transport, and collaboration with guardians to meet essential well-child healthcare needs during PRTF placement.

Provided healthcare education for PRTF treatment team members, clients, family members, and agency program participants as needed, including medication administration and bloodborne pathogen/infection control.

Applied knowledge of child growth and development to inform Neuro-Sequential Model of Care decision-making.

Explained procedures and treatments to clients to gain cooperation and understanding, addressing comfort and safety needs to reduce apprehension.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of North Carolina At Greensboro | Greensboro, NC | 05-2010

Skills

Crisis intervention: De-escalating behavioral emergencies and managing aggressive episodes safely.
Psychiatric assessment: Performing mental status examinations (MSE) and suicide/violence risk evaluations.
Medication management: Administering psychotropic medications and monitoring for side effects or efficacy.
Treatment planning: Developing
evaluating
and updating individualized patient care plans.
Safety protocols: Implementing and documenting seclusion or restraints according to legal and medical standards.

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Alexander Youth Network-Facility Based Crisis
08.2018 - 09.2026Read More

Registered Nurse

Alexander Youth Network-PRTF
10.2014 - 08.2018Read More

University of North Carolina At Greensboro

Bachelor of Science from Nursing
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Whitney Sexton