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Alyssa Watson

Charleston,SC

Summary

Compassionate mental health RN with experience offering comprehensive patient centered care in acute inpatient environments. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Skilled in psychiatric emergencies and high acuity mental health patients. Eager to continue on the growing path of psychiatric nursing.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse

Medical University Of South Carolina
05.2023 - Current

Acute Care Unit

Charge Nurse experience, Relief Staff Leader (RSL) experience, member of Shared Governance committee

  • Managed quality care for patients with dual diagnosis
  • Administered medications and various treatments
  • Utilized critical thinking skills during psychiatric emergencies

Graduate Nurse

Moses Taylor Hospital
05.2021 - 08.2021

Geriatric Psychiatry

  • Conferred with RN to identify patient care needs and support
  • Used evidenced-based practice guidelines in delivering patient-centered care

Student Nurse Intern

Yale New Haven Health
01.2021 - 04.2021

Geriatric Psychiatry

  • Collaborated with nurse preceptors and other medical staff to achieve quality patient outcomes
  • Shadowed experienced nurses as they provided direct patient care, learning essential techniques for effective bedside manner and communication
  • Enhanced patient care by assisting with daily living tasks and providing emotional support to patients

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Quinnipiac University
Hamden, CT
05.2021

Skills

  • Direct patient care
  • Patient assessments
  • Clinical judgement
  • Patient education and counseling
  • Patient and family advocacy
  • Compassion and empathy
  • Care planning
  • Epic/Omnicell patient software
  • Psychiatric nursing

Certification

  • Licenced Registered Nurse (State of Pennsylvania and South Carolina)
  • Basic Life Support for the Healthcare Provider
  • Safety Care Certified

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Medical University Of South Carolina
05.2023 - Current

Graduate Nurse

Moses Taylor Hospital
05.2021 - 08.2021

Student Nurse Intern

Yale New Haven Health
01.2021 - 04.2021

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Quinnipiac University
Alyssa Watson