14 year ANCC board-certified mental health nurse with experience in direct patient care, supervision and department operations
Work History
Admissions Nurse
2 Years 1 Month
Sharp Mesa Vista | 09.2024 - Current
Initial assessment of patients with symptoms of mood, thought, and/or substance use disorders
Coordination of unit admissions, transfers and discharges
Clinical Lead Nurse
5 Years 3 Months
Sharp Mesa Vista | 06.2019 - 09.2024
Direct Supervisor of 14 employees
Charge Nurse for a step-down adult locked unit serving patients with mental health and/or substance use disorders
Direct interaction with hospital management and administration to discuss daily operational issues and identification, resolution and evaluation of staff/system/practice/workflow issues
Supported unit through successful Joint Commission Survey with no conditional findings in 2022
Advanced Clinician/Registered Nurse
4 Years 1 Month
Sharp Mesa Vista | 05.2015 - 06.2019
In addition to the skills listed under Registered Nurse, Unit Educator on the ICU and step-down adult locked unit across 3 shifts to ensure completion of all staff initial and annual competency requirements
Preceptor and mentor for new hire employees, nursing students and new graduate nurses
Registered Nurse
4 Years 3 Months
Sharp Mesa Vista | 02.2011 - 05.2015
Implementation and management of care for patients on a voluntary unit and psychiatric ICU
Identification and management of high priority medical and psychiatric crises
Provide education for patients and their care partners regarding diagnosis, plan of care, medications, safety and discharge planning
Use of evidence-based research to provide quality care for patients
Relief Charge Nurse
2 Years
Aurora Behavioral Health Care | 01.2010 - 01.2012
Served patient populations on the Active Duty Military Unit, ICU, Senior Unit, Youth, and Adult Voluntary Unit
Education
Bachelors of Science - Nursing
PIMA Medical Institute | 08.2024
Associates Degree - Nursing
Kaplan College | San Diego, CA | 08.2009
Certification
ANCC Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Board Certification