Highly trained Psychiatric Staff Nurse offering well-developed interpersonal, acute care treatment and relationship building skills. Promoting pleasant personality and skills helping patients stay calm and communicative.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
RN
Voyages of Conroe Behavioral Health
09.2024 - Current
Ensured patient safety by closely monitoring behaviors, administering medications as prescribed, and intervening during incidents of aggression or self harm.
Oversaw care of suicidal patients and acted swiftly to reduce risk of harm to themselves or others.
Collaborated proactively with psychiatrists to adjust treatment plans based on observed changes in symptoms or behavior patterns among patients.
Demonstrated adaptability by providing coverage in various psychiatric units as needed, maintaining high standards of care across diverse patient populations.
Promoted a therapeutic environment by establishing rapport, maintaining boundaries, and fostering open communication with patients and families.
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Medical City McKinney
09.2021 - 08.2024
Oversaw care of suicidal patients and acted swiftly to reduce risk of harm to themselves or others
Responded to numerous volatile situations and violent outbreaks to restore safety and security of patients and staff
Explained useful coping methods to relieve depression and anxiety
Administered medication and treatments to patients to observe and record responses
Provided direct quality care to patients by monitoring, recording and evaluating psychiatric conditions
Performed patient assessments to monitor expected response to medications and altering treatment plans
Home Health LVN
Aveanna Pediatric Home Healthcare
02.2018 - 02.2021
Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records
Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures
Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes
Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges
Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives
Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician
Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications
LVN
Epworth Villa Retirement Community
10.2016 - 12.2017
Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records
Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures
Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes
Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges
Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance
Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions
Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
Louisville, KY
10.2023
Associate Degree - Nursing
Collin County Community College District
Plano, TX
06.2021
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Tulsa Technology Center - Lemley
Tulsa, OK
05.2016
Skills
Protocol Compliance
Direct Patient Care
Treatment Planning
Client Education
Patient Assessments
Medication Administration
Crisis Intervention
Restraint Techniques
Active Listening
HIPAA Compliance
De-Escalation Techniques
Timeline
RN
Voyages of Conroe Behavioral Health
09.2024 - Current
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Medical City McKinney
09.2021 - 08.2024
Home Health LVN
Aveanna Pediatric Home Healthcare
02.2018 - 02.2021
LVN
Epworth Villa Retirement Community
10.2016 - 12.2017
Associate Degree - Nursing
Collin County Community College District
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Tulsa Technology Center - Lemley
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
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