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Summary
Experienced, registered nurse with thirty one years experience in medical/surgical, telemetry, geriatric and psychiatric nursing with a specialty in chemical dependency/substance abuse. Communicate effectively with patients and co-workers, in all types of diverse and critical situations. Known as a patient advocate and team player, believe in empowering patients by delivering health education and nursing care that enhances wellness and quality of life. Dependable, responsible and consistently strive to provide quality patient care with utmost integrity.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Geriatric and Adult Psychiatric Nurse
U.S. Venture
Santa Fe Springs, CA
02.2013 - Current
- Self-directed with astute judgment skills. High level of personal accountability.
- Ensured HIPAA compliance.
- Contract assignment on 15-bed geriatric psychiatric unit.
- Computerized documentation.
- Provided behavioral, supervision and emotional support on adult psych units.
- Observed and monitored client behavior and responses to treatment.
Adult Psychiatric Nurse
Kindred Hospital (North)
City, STATE
12.2013 - 12.2015
- Provided psychiatric care on 26-bed locked adult unit.
- Observed and monitored client behavior and responses to treatment.
- Recorded client information on special flow sheets, accurately indicating suicidal precautions, sleep flow and restraints.
- Displayed sensitivity to the cultural and linguistic needs of the clients and families served.
- Trained in substance abuse, co-occurring disorders, and effect of employment and housing issues on mental health.
PM Shift Supervisor
California Gardens Nursing And Rehabilation Center
City, STATE
08.2011 - 10.2013
- Employed as PM shift supervisor in this four floor facility with a capacity to house 298 residents.
- Pharmacological and non-pharmacological management and treatment of various disorders and diseases.
- Liaised between patients and physicians to ensure patient comprehension of treatment plans.
- Led clinical team in delivering care services that promoted optimal resident health.
- Certified that equipment and supplies were properly maintained for quality patient care and safety.
- Coordinated nursing department activities to ensure availability of appropriate clinical and support staff for resident care.
- Investigated and reported issues relating to patient care or conditions that might hinder patient well-being.
Staff/Charge Nurse
Alden-Princeton Health Care And Rehabilation Center
City, STATE
06.2009 - 07.2011
- Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation.
- Ensured HIPAA compliance.
- Diagnosed and treated patients with chronic and acute health problems such as MI, arrhythmias, asthma, COPD and pneumonia.
- Ensured efficacy of treatments through monitoring of treatment regimens.
- Followed infection control procedures...
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared them for lab testing.
Staff/Charge Nurse
Loretta Hospital
City, STATE
05.2006 - 05.2009
- Provided skilled nursing care on a Medical/Surgical/Telemetry Unit
- Chronic patient care in med-surg unit, adeptly handling all aspects of treatment from medication to wound care to monitoring for 24-26 patients per shift.
- Assessed need for, ordered, obtained and interpreted appropriate lab tests.
- Pharmacological and non-pharmacological management and treatment of various disorders and diseases.
- Telemetry monitoring.
Chemical Dependency/Psychiatric Nurse
Jackson Park Hospital
City, STATE
02.2002 - 03.2006
- Specialized in the nursing care of patients with chemical dependency.
- Trained in substance abuse, co-occurring disorders, and the effect of employment and housing issues on mental health.
- Observed, monitored client behavior and responses to treatment.
- Ability to navigate complex and unsafe areas.
- Ability to think on my feet and react quickly.
- Interacted in various treatment modalities to combat addiction
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Registered Nursing
South Chicago Community Hospital School of Nursing
Chicago, IL1985
Vocational of Nursing Diploma - Nursing
Blinn Community College
Brenham TX1974
High School Diploma - undefined
Columbus High School
Skills
- Strong clinical judgment
- Acute care expertise
- Conflict resolution skills
- Problem resolution capability
- Patient and family advocate
- Independent judgment and decision making
- Critical thinking ability
- Excellent communication and listening skills
- Expertise in crisis intervention techniques
- Strategic planning capability
- Analytical thinker
- Telemetry care nursing skills
Certification
CPI Certified.............BLS Certification..........ACLS Certification............
Timeline
Adult Psychiatric Nurse
Kindred Hospital (North)
12.2013 - 12.2015
Geriatric and Adult Psychiatric Nurse
U.S. Venture
02.2013 - Current
PM Shift Supervisor
California Gardens Nursing And Rehabilation Center
08.2011 - 10.2013
Staff/Charge Nurse
Alden-Princeton Health Care And Rehabilation Center
06.2009 - 07.2011
Staff/Charge Nurse
Loretta Hospital
05.2006 - 05.2009
Chemical Dependency/Psychiatric Nurse
Jackson Park Hospital
02.2002 - 03.2006
Associate of Applied Science - Registered Nursing
South Chicago Community Hospital School of Nursing
Vocational of Nursing Diploma - Nursing
Blinn Community College
High School Diploma - undefined
Columbus High School
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