Patient-oriented Nurse with 18 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise with Psychiatric specialty.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mental Health Registered Nurse
San Bernardino County Dept. Of Behavioral Health
09.2022 - Current
Educated patients and family members about medical conditions and mental health, medications, treatments and preventive measures.
Assessed patients' physical and mental status by analyzing complaints and symptoms.
Evaluated, ordered and interpreted psychological evaluations and basic lab tests to assess and identify patients' conditions.
Determined patient risk by utilizing subjective and objective data obtained through patient interaction.
Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
Registered Nurse (POC Testing)
CVS Pharmacy
11.2021 - 03.2022
Conduct all activities relating to screening patients for COVID 19
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Patton State Hospital (CDHS)
01.2009 - 01.2021
Provided general psychiatric patient care, treatment, and rehabilitation to clients and patients
Medical Surgery Registered Nurse
Loma Linda University Medical Center
06.2005 - 12.2008
Delivered patient-centered nursing care to a diverse group of patients across the acute care medical surgical unit managing cases, performing assessments, and delivering care based on age, risk factors, and cultural needs
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing -
Mount San Antonio College
Walnut, CA
05.2005
No Degree - Psychiatric Technician
Hacienda La Puente Adult Education
La Puente, CA
01.1994
Skills
Records Maintenance
Medication Administration
Counseling
Clinical Quality Improvement
Infection Control
HIPAA
Needs Assessment
Documentation
Certification
Certified BLS
Timeline
Mental Health Registered Nurse
San Bernardino County Dept. Of Behavioral Health
09.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse (POC Testing)
CVS Pharmacy
11.2021 - 03.2022
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Patton State Hospital (CDHS)
01.2009 - 01.2021
Medical Surgery Registered Nurse
Loma Linda University Medical Center
06.2005 - 12.2008
Associate Degree in Nursing -
Mount San Antonio College
No Degree - Psychiatric Technician
Hacienda La Puente Adult Education
Certified BLS
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