Alicia Mitchell
Mesquite
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse with extensive experience , excelling in patient assessment and medication administration. Proven ability to collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, enhancing patient care plans and outcomes. Committed to critical thinking and fostering a supportive environment, ensuring optimal recovery and well-being for patients.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
5
5
Certifications
Work History
Registered Nurse
Oklahoma Forensic Center
Vinita
07.2025 - Current
- Delivered patient care and education to individuals managing chronic illnesses.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Maintained accurate chart updates throughout shifts to uphold recordkeeping standards.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to develop comprehensive patient care plans.
Registered Nurse
perimeter behavioral health hospital
Garland
04.2025 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments according to physician orders.
- Monitored patient vital signs, reporting changes promptly to medical staff.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to formulate comprehensive patient care plans.
- Educated patients and families on effective health management and wellness strategies.
- Utilized critical thinking to assess clinical situations swiftly and accurately.
- Maintained a safe environment by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
Registered Nurse
colorado state mental health hospital fort logan
Denver
08.2025 - 11.2025
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
Transplant Stepdown Registered Nurse
OU Medical Health Science Center
Oklahoma City
12.2024 - 03.2025
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses in secure mental health settings.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to identify patient needs and potential risks.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to formulate individualized patient care plans.
- Implemented therapeutic interventions that enhanced patient engagement and recovery.
- Educated patients and families regarding mental health conditions and treatment options.
- Documented patient progress while maintaining accurate medical records consistently.
- Trained new nursing staff on hospital policies and best practices for effective care.
- Advocated for patients' rights and needs within treatment processes at facility.
RN - Correctional Health
Pelican Bay State Prison
Crescent City
09.2024 - 12.2024
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process
RN - Float Pool
Colorado Mental Health Hospital in Pueblo
Pueblo
04.2024 - 09.2024
- Oversee patient care, ensuring adherence to treatment plans and protocols, resulting in improved patient outcomes
- Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient care quality and reduce hospital readmission rates
- Mentor and train nursing staff, fostering a supportive environment and improving team efficiency
- Implement safety protocols, minimizing incidents and ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations
- Eager to learn and adapt quickly, consistently meeting deadlines with a positive attitude and strong work ethic
- Floated to different units including maximum security
RN - telemetry/psych
JPS Health
Fort Worth
09.2023 - 04.2024
- Administered patient care while ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations.
- Monitored vital signs and managed medications to optimize patient health outcomes.
- Educated patients on treatment plans and self-care practices for improved understanding.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to address patient concerns and implement effective care plans.
RN - Tele/CDU
Methodist Charlton Medical Center
Dallas
04.2023 - 09.2023
- Monitored vital signs and administered medications to enhance patient outcomes.
- Coordinated with healthcare teams to develop effective care plans.
- Educated patients on health management, promoting wellness and reducing readmission rates.
- Managed electronic health records, ensuring compliance and streamlining documentation processes.
RN - PEDS/Adolescent
Carrus Behavioral Health
Sherman
09.2022 - 12.2022
- Designed and coordinated individualized care plans to meet patient needs effectively.
- Managed 13 patients in pediatric mental health facility, ensuring comprehensive care.
- Promoted self-efficacy and management strategies to stabilize patient behaviors.
- Addressed patient and family inquiries regarding medication, behaviors, and refills promptly.
- Reacted swiftly to emergencies, providing optimal support and life-saving interventions.
- Fostered a comfortable environment for patients and families during stressful situations, aiding recovery.
RN - Tele
Willis-Knighton Medical Center
Shreveport
04.2022 - 07.2022
- Utilized telemetry to monitor patients cardiac status
- Monitored medications and reviewed lab results
- Calculated and administered IV, oral and subcutaneous medications, monitoring for adverse side effects
- Supervised patient blood pressure, heart activity, blood oxygen saturation and breathing activity
- Educated patients and families to manage illness with post-treatment home care needs, nutrition, exercise programs and self-administration of medication
RN - PCU
Javon Bea Hospital-Rockton
Rockford
12.2021 - 03.2022
- Post cardiac Cath patients, MI patients, cardiac drips
- Utilized telemetry to monitor patients cardiac status
- Handled telemetry monitoring of patients cardiac rhythms
- Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in electronic medical records
- Administered medications in proper dosages as detailed by physicians on patient charts
- Monitored medications and reviewed lab results
- Monitored vital signs for critically ill patients using advanced technologies and equipment
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions
RN- COVID unit
St. Joseph Hospital (SJMC)
Houston
07.2020 - 12.2021
- Minimized risk of medical errors through timely chart updates in [System].
- Adapted care plans to reflect changing patient conditions and laboratory results.
- Stabilized patients facing emergency complications by administering advanced life support.
- Managed patients' breathing issues with oxygen treatments, assistive devices, and ventilators.
- Assisted with monitoring and diagnostics by collecting patient data and biological samples.
- Conducted initial and ongoing assessments to prepare patients for procedures.
- Recorded vital signs, recovery progress, and medication side effects systematically.
- Administered medications while monitoring patients for adverse reactions.
RN - Psych
Medical City Dallas
Dallas
02.2019 - 10.2021
- Adhered to clinical guidelines and standards when preparing age-specific care plans.
- Delivered patient-centered care respecting individual rights, values, and cultural needs.
- Monitored vital signs using equipment and promptly informed clinicians of any decompensation.
- Stabilized patients during emergencies with life-saving first aid techniques.
- Prepared patients for examinations and assisted during treatments and procedures.
- Controlled infection risks through meticulous wound care and sanitizing practices.
- Administered medications and monitored for adverse reactions, intervening if necessary.
- Assessed effectiveness and side effects of prescribed psychotropic medications.
RN - Psych
Medical City Green Oaks Hospital
Dallas
02.2019 - 10.2021
- Ensured safe, clean patient environment by adhering to infection control procedures.
- Evaluated patients to identify complications and coordinated treatment with critical care team members.
- Advocated for patients by implementing comprehensive care through team nursing process.
RN - Float Pool
Caliburn/ NYC Health + Hospitals Elmhurst/Harlem
Elmhurst
01.2021 - 04.2021
- Adapted care plans based on changing patient conditions and laboratory test results
- Stabilized patients experiencing emergency complications and decompensations by administering advanced life support
- Educated patients on preventive care and lifestyle choices to reduce symptoms of conditions such as diabetes and asthma
- Resolved or reduced patient symptoms with intramuscular, intravenous and oral medicines
Covid Registered Nurse
St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center
Phoenix
02.2020 - 04.2021
- Offered counseling and stabilization support to reintroduce calm in crisis situations
- Handled crisis situations with exceptional tact, enacting best possible interventions for service and support
Covid RN, Snapnurse
Vaccinations Registered Nurse
Riverside
11.2020 - 03.2021
- Enhanced patient outcomes through careful monitoring of conditions and comprehensive support
- Administered medications to patients and monitor patients for reactions or side effects to quickly intervene in serious issues
- Modified patients' treatment plans as indicated by patients' responses and new physician orders
Registered Nurse
Kaiser Permanente-Ontario Medical Center
Ontario
04.2020 - 06.2020
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork
RN - PCU
Kindred Hospital Dallas Central
Dallas
04.2016 - 03.2019
- Controlled infection risks with careful care of wounds and thorough sanitizing techniques
- Resolved or reduced patient symptoms with intramuscular, intravenous and oral medicines
- Prepared patients for and assist with examinations, treatments, and procedures such as [Type]s
- Administered medications to patients and monitor patients for reactions or side effects to quickly intervene in serious issues.
- Modified patients' treatment plans as indicated by patients' responses and new physician orders
RN - PACU
Medical City Surgery Center Park Central
Dallas
07.2018 - 02.2019
- Developed comprehensive care plans with input from patients, caregivers, and loved ones
- Maintained continuity of care through proper charting and shift hand-offs
- Managed follow-up anesthesia care, combining clinical expertise with input from physicians and nursing staff
- Improved compliance with protocols, effectively explaining care and conditions to significant others and legal guardians
- Administered medications with utmost professionalism and safety, carefully calculating and verifying dosages
- Protected patient confidentiality, securing sensitive personal and health-related information by following strict protocols
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Texas
Arlington, Texas01-2027
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Medication administration
- Electronic health records management
- Care plan execution
- Critical thinking
- Team collaboration
Candidate Highlights
Registered Nurse with 9+ years of experience in telemetry, cardiac stepdown, 14+ behavioral health, with COVID cares, More than 8 years of recent experience in Psych and Behavioral Health. Working experience as a Charge Nurse as well, Experienced in working at psychiatric facilities with over 200 beds, Demonstrates critical-thinking, adaptability, and leadership in managing patient care and responding to emergencies, Dedicated to enhancing patient outcomes through innovative care plans and effective teamwork, Proficient in med administration/IV therapy; assessment of mental status/neurological vital signs/potential danger/safety risk/suicide risk; individual/group/family/play/milieu/electroconvulsive therapy; anger management; behavior modification; discharge planning; oxygen administration; tracheostomy care; handled conditions like depression, bipolar disorder, manic behavior, schizophrenia, hallucinations, delusions, paranoia, personality disorder, etc., 8+ years, Epic, meditech, Point Click Care, cerner,avatar, Paper Charting, 1:20,PEDS /Adolescents to Senior Adult (65+ Years), Active TX (Multistate), BLS, ACLS, PALS,CPI,NIHSS certified
Certification
ACLS
Timeline
Registered Nurse
colorado state mental health hospital fort logan
08.2025 - 11.2025
Registered Nurse
Oklahoma Forensic Center
07.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse
perimeter behavioral health hospital
04.2025 - Current
Transplant Stepdown Registered Nurse
OU Medical Health Science Center
12.2024 - 03.2025
RN - Correctional Health
Pelican Bay State Prison
09.2024 - 12.2024
RN - Float Pool
Colorado Mental Health Hospital in Pueblo
04.2024 - 09.2024
RN - telemetry/psych
JPS Health
09.2023 - 04.2024
RN - Tele/CDU
Methodist Charlton Medical Center
04.2023 - 09.2023
RN - PEDS/Adolescent
Carrus Behavioral Health
09.2022 - 12.2022
RN - Tele
Willis-Knighton Medical Center
04.2022 - 07.2022
RN - PCU
Javon Bea Hospital-Rockton
12.2021 - 03.2022
RN - Float Pool
Caliburn/ NYC Health + Hospitals Elmhurst/Harlem
01.2021 - 04.2021
Covid RN, Snapnurse
Vaccinations Registered Nurse
11.2020 - 03.2021
RN- COVID unit
St. Joseph Hospital (SJMC)
07.2020 - 12.2021
Registered Nurse
Kaiser Permanente-Ontario Medical Center
04.2020 - 06.2020
Covid Registered Nurse
St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center
02.2020 - 04.2021
RN - Psych
Medical City Dallas
02.2019 - 10.2021
RN - Psych
Medical City Green Oaks Hospital
02.2019 - 10.2021
RN - PACU
Medical City Surgery Center Park Central
07.2018 - 02.2019
RN - PCU
Kindred Hospital Dallas Central
04.2016 - 03.2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Texas