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Amy Crawford

Farmington,MO

Summary

Compassionate Registered Nurse skilled in psychiatric assessment and medication administration within behavioral health. Monitors patient mental status, documents clinical observations, and collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to develop care plans. Responds effectively to crises using de-escalation techniques and educates patients on coping strategies. Experienced in unit supervision and ensuring safety standards in healthcare environments.

Overview

6
6
years of post-secondary education
17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse

Southeast Mental Health Center
Farmington, MO
06.2009 - Current
  • Assessed psychiatric symptoms and mental status at Southeast Mental Health Center.
  • Administered medications and monitored side effects for behavioral health patients.
  • Documented nursing observations in patient charts and treatment records.

Supervised a team of staff members.

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse

Southeast Missouri Mental Health Center
Farmington, MO
06.2009 - Current
  • Administered psychiatric medications and monitored side effects
  • Assessed patient mental status at Southeast Mental Health Center
  • Developed care plans with therapists and providers
  • Responded to crisis situations and supported de-escalation
  • Counseled patients on healthy coping strategies for managing stress, anxiety, depression, and other mental health concerns.
  • Educated patients on symptoms, medications, and coping skills
  • Maintained safety standards across Southeast Mental Health Center units
  • Conducted routine assessments to identify any changes in a patient's condition or behavior.
  • Documented nursing care in behavioral health records
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams including psychiatrists, social workers, physicians, psychologists and others to ensure continuity of care for each patient.

Direct supervisor for on ward staff

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Mineral Area College
Park Hills, MO
05.2015 - 11.2017

Associate Of Science - Diagnostic Medical Sonograpgy

Sanford–Brown
Fenton, MO
01.2009 - 12.2010

Associate Of Science - Radiology

MARMC School of Radiology
Farmington, MO
07.2004 - 05.2006

Skills

  • Psychiatric assessment
  • Medication administration
  • Mental status examination
  • Crisis intervention
  • Care planning
  • Clinical documentation
  • Patient education
  • Staff supervision
  • IV Therapy certified
  • Venipuncture/blood draw
  • Catheter insertion/removal
  • Critical thinking

Time management

Clear communication

Patient health education

CPR certified

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Mineral Area College
05.2015 - 11.2017

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse

Southeast Mental Health Center
06.2009 - Current

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse

Southeast Missouri Mental Health Center
06.2009 - Current

Associate Of Science - Diagnostic Medical Sonograpgy

Sanford–Brown
01.2009 - 12.2010

Associate Of Science - Radiology

MARMC School of Radiology
07.2004 - 05.2006
Amy Crawford