Experienced Psychiatric Nurse with terrific interpersonal skills, friendly demeanor and strong talents in caring for individuals in psychiatric distress. Effective leader consistently finding ways to improve healthcare quality.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Austin Oaks Hospital
01.2022 - Current
Provided direct quality care to patients by monitoring, recording and evaluating psychiatric conditions.
Responded to numerous volatile situations and violent outbreaks to restore safety and security of patients and staff.
Explained useful coping methods to relieve symptoms of depression and anxiety.
Administered medication and treatments to patients to observe and record responses.
Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
COVID-19 Swabber
SameDay Testing
12.2020 - 08.2021
Donned and removed personal protective equipment (PPE) per company protocols.
Maintained safe and sanitary environment by conducting regular disinfecting and cleaning measures.
Documented all COVID-19 screenings, results and follow-up action on database to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
Followed CDC guidelines to establish accuracy and compliance with COVID-19 protocols.
Oversaw in-person and curbside patient registration and processing.
COVID-19 Vaccinator
UT Health Austin
12.2020 - 01.2021
Volunteered to administer first phase of COVID-19 vaccine to healthcare workers.
Administered vaccinations via intramuscular injection and completed proper documentation.
Completed screening questions with patients following CDC guidelines.
Maintained safe and sterile environment for optimum patient treatment.
Nursing Student
Seton Medical Center
08.2020 - 11.2020
Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures.
Reviewed charts, doctor notes and test results to gather information on patients.
Monitored patient health status to detect changes and unusual patterns and report to medical staff.
Maintained personal growth and development through ongoing process of formal and informal education.
Nursing Student
Austin State Hospital
01.2020 - 05.2020
Participated in nursing care plan meetings and interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss ways of improving quality of care for patients.
Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
Tanning Consultant
Tan Etc
05.2019 - 01.2022
Educated clients on health and safety of tanning facilities and procedures.
Utilized knowledge of tanning products and skin types to tailor customers' tanning experiences.
Exceeded monthly tanning product and membership sale quotas.
Volunteer
St. David's North Austin Medical Center
08.2019 - 12.2019
Volunteered with Child Life Specialists in pediatrics department.
Maintained clean, neat, and operational facilities to serve program needs.
Supported engaging, fun, and smooth-running events by helping with organization and planning.
Communicated with staff members to stay informed about volunteer opportunities and events.
Volunteer
Wesleyan Nursing Home
06.2018 - 08.2018
Assisted with special events and programs.
Supported engaging, fun, and smooth-running events by helping with organization and planning.
Represented organization positively and professionally while providing community with much-needed services.
Carhop
Sonic Drive-In
01.2016 - 08.2018
Took orders and delivered food and beverages to customers in cars to provide quick and convenient customer service.
Maintained positive and professional attitude to instill business confidence and promote repeat business with customers.
Cleaned and sanitized work areas and equipment to promote compliance with health and safety regulations.
Delivered change and receipts to customers in cars to maintain accurate financial records and provide customers with correct change and proof of purchase.
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