Amie Duhaime
Registered Nurse
Cantonment,FL
Summary
Experienced Registered Nurse specializing in behavioral health. Expertise in patient assessment, individualized care planning, and administering detox and psychiatric medications while ensuring HIPAA compliance. Monitors patients for adverse effects, coordinates emergency care, and collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to enhance outcomes and maintain accurate medical records.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
UHS Palm Point Behavioral Health
09.2025 - 01.2026
- Executed crisis intervention strategies to stabilize patients during acute emotional distress, enhancing patient safety and support.
- Performed detailed patient assessments to evaluate needs and inform comprehensive treatment plans.
- Managed medication regimens, ensuring adherence and monitoring side effects to optimize treatment effectiveness.
- Formulated and adjusted care plans collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication to build trust and openness, improving patient engagement and care outcomes.
- Delivered compassionate mental health care by implementing evidence-based therapeutic techniques.
Registered Nurse Immersion
Guardian
05.2025 - 07.2026
- Prioritized and managed multiple patient assignments in fast-paced environment, enhancing patient care delivery.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments of patients' physical and mental health status, ensuring accurate documentation of critical findings.
- Assisted in emergency situations by providing immediate medical interventions and coordinating with other healthcare professionals.
- Documented all nursing interventions, medications administered, and patient responses accurately, supporting continuity of care.
Registered Nurse
Remedy
11.2023 - 09.2024
- Managed multiple patient assignments in fast-paced environment, prioritizing care based on patient needs.
- Assessed patient conditions and communicated changes to MD to ensure timely interventions.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations by following protocol.
- Ensured compliance with infection control protocols.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient charts.
- Provided emotional support to patients during difficult times, fostering a compassionate care environment.
Registered Nurse
Ambrosia Treatment Center
08.2022 - 09.2023
- Provided care in detox and neuroscience unit for higher acuity mental health, dual diagnosis, and detox patients, ensuring tailored support.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Monitored vital signs and documented changes in patient conditions accurately.
- Maintained compliance with safety protocols in behavioral health settings, contributing to a secure environment for patients.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Recorded patient progress notes in electronic medical record system, supporting continuity of care and effective communication among healthcare team.
Registered Nurse
Haven Detox
02.2021 - 12.2022
- Provided comprehensive patient assessments to determine mental health needs.
- Implemented individualized care plans in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
- Monitored vital signs and documented changes in patient conditions accurately.
- Monitored vital signs and administered injections while assisting with medical procedures to support patient care.
- Performed triage assessments of walk-in patients in a clinic setting.
- Documented patient progress notes in electronic medical record system, ensuring accurate and efficient tracking of patient care.
- Ensured compliance with safety protocols in behavioral health settings.
- Facilitated training at Indiana facility, establishing standardized notes for detox residential and mental health level of care, enhancing nursing staff's documentation practices.
Registered Nurse
Hanley Center at Origins
10.2018 - 12.2021
- Managed multiple patient assignments in fast-paced environment, ensuring timely and effective care.
- Administered medications safely while verifying orders and calculating dosages accurately.
- Assessed patient conditions and reported any changes to MD.
- Documented patient charts accurately, supporting effective communication and continuity of care.
- Ensured compliance with infection control protocols.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess complex medical situations.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations.
- Coordinated orientation and training for new nurses, enhancing team readiness and patient care quality.
Registered Nurse
Sunrise Detox
11.2017 - 12.2021
- Provided direct patient care, administered medications, and conducted assessments to ensure optimal health outcomes.
- Collaborated with team to respond quickly to emergency situations, ensuring safety and effective care.
- Monitored adherence to infection control protocols in clinical settings to protect patient health.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient charts to support effective care coordination.
- Utilized electronic health record systems to enhance patient data management and streamline communication.
- Offered compassionate emotional support to patients facing challenging situations, fostering a comforting environment.
Registered Nurse
The Watershed Rehabilitation
11.2017 - 05.2018
- Provided direct patient care, administered medications, monitored vital signs, and assisted with ADLs to ensure patient comfort and safety.
- Managed multiple patient assignments in fast-paced environment, prioritizing care to meet diverse patient needs effectively.
- Administered treatments and procedures according to physician orders.
- Documented patient charts accurately and ensured HIPAA compliance to maintain confidentiality and support quality care.
- Provided support during emergency situations to enhance team effectiveness.
Education
Associate Degree - Nursing
Palm Beach State College
Lake Worth, FL01-2016
Skills
- Patient assessment methods
- Medication management
- Crisis intervention strategies
- Mental health evaluation techniques
- Dual diagnosis assessment
- Detoxification strategies
- Substance abuse treatment approaches
- Patient care techniques
- Compassionate patient care
- Basic life support
- Electronic health records management
- Electronic medical records expertise
- HIPAA compliance
- Infection control practices
- Documentation quality
- Attention to detail in documentation
- Compliance monitoring systems
- Emergency response planning
- Health education delivery
- Patient education initiatives
- Mental health support
- Therapeutic communication skills
- Communication skills
- Team collaboration efforts
- Emotional intelligence application
- Critical thinking abilities
- Emotional support provision
- Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED certification
Certification
- BLS Certification
- Compact State Nurse License
- CPR Certification
- RN License
Level Of Experience
Senior Level (7+ years)
Highest Degree Earned
Associates Degree
Industry
Healthcare
Timeline
Registered Nurse
UHS Palm Point Behavioral Health
09.2025 - 01.2026
Registered Nurse Immersion
Guardian
05.2025 - 07.2026
Registered Nurse
Remedy
11.2023 - 09.2024
Registered Nurse
Ambrosia Treatment Center
08.2022 - 09.2023
Registered Nurse
Haven Detox
02.2021 - 12.2022
Registered Nurse
Hanley Center at Origins
10.2018 - 12.2021
Registered Nurse
Sunrise Detox
11.2017 - 12.2021
Registered Nurse
The Watershed Rehabilitation
11.2017 - 05.2018
Associate Degree - Nursing
Palm Beach State College