Angela Colwell
Snowflake,AZ
Summary
Practical Psychiatric Nurse experienced in delivering compassionate care. Behavioral Health Professional who prides herself on being a patient advocate. Well-versed in providing quick intervention, medication and support to patients with acute, chronic and drug induced mental illness.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Psychiatric Registered Nurse/Lead Nurse/Nurse Educator
ChangePoint Integrated Health
Show Low, Arizona
05.2021 - Current
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking and administration.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Monitored nursing care, patient assessment processes and treatment implementations.
- Administered medications and treatments to patients as ordered by physician, maintaining accountability for accurate narcotic count at end of each shift.
- Oversaw care of suicidal patients and acted swiftly to reduce risk of harm to themselves or others.
- Conducted therapy for mentally ill patients in group and individual settings to assist patients in achieving normalcy.
- Assessed and evaluated mental health needs, working with multidisciplinary team to initiate, manage and modify individualized care plans.
Licensed Practical Nurse
ChangePoint Integrated Health
Show Low, Arizona
06.2020 - 05.2021
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Northland Pioneer College
Holbrook, AZ05.2021
High School Diploma -
Round Valley High School
Springerville, AZ05.1997
Skills
- Medication Management
- Patient Examination
- Suicide Prevention
- Mood Disorders
- Psychiatric Evaluation
- Clear Patient Communication
- Crisis Resolution
- Compassionate and Caring
- Addiction Treatment
- Restraint Techniques
Certification
Basic Life Support Certification (expires Feb 2024)
Handle with Care Crisis Prevention (expires April 2023)
Timeline
Psychiatric Registered Nurse/Lead Nurse/Nurse Educator
ChangePoint Integrated Health
05.2021 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
ChangePoint Integrated Health
06.2020 - 05.2021
Associate of Science - Nursing
Northland Pioneer College
High School Diploma -
Round Valley High School
Basic Life Support Certification (expires Feb 2024)
Handle with Care Crisis Prevention (expires April 2023)
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