Angelica Opalinski Registered Nurse
Carpentersville,IL
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Psychiatric Nurse
Streamwood Behavioral Health Systems
Streamwood, IL
06.2023 - Current
- Provided emotional support to family members of psychiatric patients during difficult times.
- Instructed individuals on how to cope with their mental health conditions through lifestyle changes, such as diet or exercise regimens.
- Advised family members on available community resources that can help them manage their loved one's condition.
- Supported the development of therapeutic relationships between clients and providers.
- Coached clients on healthy coping skills such as relaxation techniques or stress management strategies.
- Assessed client responses to medication regimes and reported any adverse reactions.
- Encouraged positive behavior change by reinforcing desired behaviors through reward systems.
- Provided comprehensive care to patients suffering from mental health issues.
- Performed physical and mental assessments of psychiatric patients.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Elgin Community College
Elgin, Illinois05.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Illinois Chicago
Chicago, IL07.2023
Master of Science - Nursing
University of Illinois Chicago
Chicago, IL07-2024
Associate of Arts -
Elgin Community College
Elgin, Illinois05.2022
High School Diploma -
Harry D Jacobs Highschool
Algonquin05.2018
Skills
- Patient Care and Safety
- Injury Prevention
- Multitasking and Prioritization
- Patient Care Quality
- Chronic Disease Management
- Medication Administration
- Therapeutic Intervention
- Emergency Medical Administration
- Suicide Prevention
- Care Plan Evaluation
- Patient Relationships
- Emotional Resilience
Certification
- Licensed Registered Nurse
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- CPR Certification from the American Heart Association
- First Aid
Languages
Polish
Native/ Bilingual
Additional Information
- Currently in school to specialize as a psychiatric behavioral health nurse practitioner to successfully accomplish the positive promotion of mental health within my patients.
Timeline
Psychiatric Nurse
Streamwood Behavioral Health Systems
06.2023 - Current
Associate of Science - Nursing
Elgin Community College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Illinois Chicago
Master of Science - Nursing
University of Illinois Chicago
Associate of Arts -
Elgin Community College
High School Diploma -
Harry D Jacobs Highschool