Amy Wild
Winsted,CT
Summary
Proactive and goal-oriented professional, currently working on overall goal of becoming a nurse practitioner in psychiatry. Excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
House Supervisor, RN (Per Diem)
Meadowbrook of Granby
04.2023 - Current
- Provides nursing care through assessment, implementation, and evaluation of the plan of care and in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations that govern a long-term care facility
- Is the leader in charge when administration is out of the building
- Manages environment to maintain resident safety and supervises the resident care activity performed by nursing assistants and helpers
- Understanding of HIPAA and Corporate Compliance, Risk Management and Patient Safety
- Creating and manages team schedules
- Train new team members
- Handle complaints or other issues
- Provide oversight and make decisions related to patient care; this includes: directing and coordinating admissions and transfers to, from, and within the facility
- Provides physical and psychological support for patients, friends, and families.
Psychiatric Charge Nurse (Contract)
Valley Springs Behavioral Hospital
01.2024 - 08.2024
- Teaching self-care and helping patients achieve individual goals.
- Administered medication and treatments to patients to observe and record responses.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Coordinated with medical and paramedical professionals to provide appropriate input and effectively formulate and implement treatment plans for patients.
- Explained useful coping methods to relieve depression and anxiety.
- Performed patient assessments to monitor expected response to medications and altering treatment plans.
- Oversaw care of suicidal patients and acted swiftly to reduce risk of harm to themselves or others.
- Provided direct quality care to patients by monitoring, recording and evaluating psychiatric conditions.
- Conducted therapy for mentally ill patients in group and individual settings to assist patients in achieving normalcy.
- Responded to numerous volatile situations and violent outbreaks to restore safety and security of patients and staff.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Psychiatric Nurse (Contract)
Connecticut Valley Psychiatric Hospital
05.2023 - 01.2024
- Performed patient assessments to monitor expected response to medications and altering treatment plans.
- Explained useful coping methods to relieve depression and anxiety.
- Developed successful discharge plans to help continuity of care upon patient release.
- Monitored vital signs, nutritional intake and signs and symptoms of complications to report deviations to supervisor.
- Monitored primary care needs for patients to coordinate access to appropriate providers.
- Responded to numerous volatile situations and violent outbreaks to restore safety and security of patients and staff.
- Coordinated with medical and paramedical professionals to provide appropriate input and effectively formulate and implement treatment plans for patients.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
LPN Psychiatric Nurse (Part-time)
HCA Mercy Hospital
12.2021 - 01.2023
- Monitored primary care needs for patients to coordinate access to appropriate providers.
- Educated patients and families about mental health, diagnoses and treatment options.
- Performed patient assessments to monitor expected response to medications and altering treatment plans.
- Explained useful coping methods to relieve depression and anxiety.
- Responded to numerous volatile situations and violent outbreaks to restore safety and security of patients and staff.
- Coordinated with medical and paramedical professionals to provide appropriate input and effectively formulate and implement treatment plans for patients.
- Administered medication and treatments to patients to observe and record responses.
- Developed successful discharge plans to help continuity of care upon patient release.
- Provided direct quality care to patients by monitoring, recording and evaluating psychiatric conditions.
- Oversaw care of suicidal patients and acted swiftly to reduce risk of harm to themselves or others.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
Corrections Nurse, LPN (Contract)
Cell Staff
11.2019 - 09.2021
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Complied with all security regulations within prison system and administered care in safest possible environment.
- Stabilized prisoners suffering from falls, stab wounds or other injuries prior to hospital transfer.
- Performed mental health evaluations when warranted and recommended patients to therapists.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
Triage Nurse, LPN (Full-time)
Family Clinic Community Heath Programs
04.2015 - 11.2019
- Obtained case history and gathered triage information to determine appropriate avenue for care.
- Scheduled appointments for patients not requiring emergency services but needing examination from provider and consulting directly with provider.
- Performed additional clinic and non-triage nurse duties such as instructing patients in general and specific medical care and health issues and administering or dispensing medication and injections.
- Counseled patients via telephone according to established guidelines and protocols, advising on provider-established plans of care.
- Monitored compliance and evaluated effectiveness of home treatment instructions.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
Charge Nurse, LPN (Per Diem)
Berkshire Meadows
06.2014 - 08.2017
- Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking, and administration.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to provide quality patient care.
- Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Worked with healthcare team to develop new dialysis treatment flow sheet and other log forms, improving clinical documentation and accountability.
Charge Nurse, LPN- Dementia Unit (Per Diem)
Great Barrington Rehab and Nursing Center
06.2014 - 02.2016
- Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking, and administration.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
Education
Bachelor of Science -
Capella University
Remote09.2025
Associate's degree in Nursing -
Galen College of Nursing
Miami, FL03.2023
Certificate in Licensed Practical Nurse -
Stone Academy
East Hartford02.2013
Goodwin College -
East Hartford
East Hartford, CT05.2005
Skills
- Psychiatric nursing experience
- Acute care
- Critical care experience
- EMR systems
- Leadership
- Charge experience
- Staff Supervision
- Crisis Response
- Emergency Response
- Medication Administration
Certification
- RN License
- LPN
- ACLS Certification
- CPR Certification
- Driver's License
Personal Information
Title: Reliable and Experienced Registered Nurse
Timeline
Psychiatric Charge Nurse (Contract)
Valley Springs Behavioral Hospital
01.2024 - 08.2024
Psychiatric Nurse (Contract)
Connecticut Valley Psychiatric Hospital
05.2023 - 01.2024
House Supervisor, RN (Per Diem)
Meadowbrook of Granby
04.2023 - Current
LPN Psychiatric Nurse (Part-time)
HCA Mercy Hospital
12.2021 - 01.2023
Corrections Nurse, LPN (Contract)
Cell Staff
11.2019 - 09.2021
Triage Nurse, LPN (Full-time)
Family Clinic Community Heath Programs
04.2015 - 11.2019
Charge Nurse, LPN (Per Diem)
Berkshire Meadows
06.2014 - 08.2017
Charge Nurse, LPN- Dementia Unit (Per Diem)
Great Barrington Rehab and Nursing Center
06.2014 - 02.2016
Bachelor of Science -
Capella University
Associate's degree in Nursing -
Galen College of Nursing
Certificate in Licensed Practical Nurse -
Stone Academy
Goodwin College -
East Hartford
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