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Amanda Harmon

Taylorsville,UT

Summary

Experienced with behavioral health nursing, bringing compassionate care and therapeutic communication to patient interactions. Utilizes critical thinking and individualized care planning to support patients through various challenges. Knowledge of crisis intervention and multidisciplinary collaboration, ensuring comprehensive patient care.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse, Behavioral Health

Lakeview Hospital
08.2024 - Current


  • Provide crisis intervention and stabilization for acute behavioral health situations, ensuring patient safety and proper treatment implementation.
  • Admission and Assessment
  • Work in collaboration with Psychiatrists and Clinical Social Workers
  • Promote self-care among patients through the teaching of effective coping strategies and stress management techniques.
  • Improve patient outcomes by developing and implementing individualized care plans for behavioral health patients.

Registered Nurse

Copper Hills Youth Center
04.2024 - 08.2024
  • Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.

Registered Nurse, Nurse Preceptor, Interim Charge Nurse

Ascension St. Thomas Rutherford
10.2021 - 04.2024
  • Direct patient care
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.

Esthetics Instructor

Steiner Institute of Esthetics
10.2009 - 06.2013
  • Instruction of clinical and theory courses.
  • Boosted student confidence and skill level through personalized instruction and constructive feedback on technique and performance.
  • Actively participated in staff meetings sharing best practices related to course content delivery methods resulting in improved class efficiency.
  • Maintained detailed records of student attendance, participation, and progress to ensure accurate reporting of academic performance.

Esthetician

Ideal Image Laser Center
06.2007 - 10.2009
  • Client treatments
  • Consultation and Education
  • Educated clients on proper skincare routine maintenance and guided them in selecting appropriate home care products.
  • Maintained strict sanitation protocols to ensure a clean and safe environment for both staff and clients.

Esthetics Instructor

Bon Losee School of Esthetics
10.2005 - 05.2007
  • Instruction of clinical and theory courses
  • Direct student support regarding academics and attendance
  • Promoted a safe, clean, and professional learning environment by enforcing strict sanitation protocols in the classroom and practice areas.


Education

ASN - Nursing Science

Weber State University
Ogden, UT

BSN Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT
05.2023

Skills

  • Psychiatric assessment
  • Mental health evaluation
  • Anxiety management
  • Stress reduction techniques
  • Self-harm prevention
  • Emotional regulation
  • Suicide prevention
  • Behavior modification
  • Discharge planning
  • Group therapy facilitation

Timeline

Registered Nurse, Behavioral Health

Lakeview Hospital
08.2024 - Current

Registered Nurse

Copper Hills Youth Center
04.2024 - 08.2024

Registered Nurse, Nurse Preceptor, Interim Charge Nurse

Ascension St. Thomas Rutherford
10.2021 - 04.2024

Esthetics Instructor

Steiner Institute of Esthetics
10.2009 - 06.2013

Esthetician

Ideal Image Laser Center
06.2007 - 10.2009

Esthetics Instructor

Bon Losee School of Esthetics
10.2005 - 05.2007

ASN - Nursing Science

Weber State University

BSN Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Western Governors University

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