ANOUSCHKA HARTKAMP
Everett,WA
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Psychiatry
SWEDISH HOSPITAL
Edmonds, WA
08.2017 - Current
- Manage an acute care unit for adults seeking psychiatric care when in the role as Charge RN
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
- Conduct intake admission assessment and screening
- Triage patients for substance abuse and intoxication withdrawal symptoms
- Ensure patients and staffs' safety by intervening safely with therapeutic interventions
- Communicate psychotropic therapies 'effectiveness and adverse reactions to MD/LIP
Mental Health Technician
West Bergen Mental Healthcare
Ridgewood, NJ
08.2014 - 06.2017
- Identified behaviors that necessitated intervention and obtained assistance from qualified personnel to complete intervention.
- Applied de-escalation and limit-setting techniques to promote patient cooperation.
- Observed patient behaviors and mental status and notified RN of unusual or potentially dangerous occurrences.
- Assisted with patient restraint and seclusion scenarios to create safe environment for patient and medical personnel.
Flight Attendant
Delta Airlines
New York, NY
01.2008 - 01.2015
- Ensured aircraft and passenger compliance with policies, procedures, regulations and safety guidance.
- Facilitated communication between flight deck and cabin crew prior to and during flights to promote smooth operations.
- Demonstrated proper use of safety equipment and seatbelts to inform and educate passengers prior to takeoff.
Lead Mental Health Worker
Wheeler Clinic
Plainville, CT
01.2009 - 01.2012
- Provided supervision and support to teen client base, ages 12 through 18, transitioning from in-patient facilities to community living
- Provided secure and confidential sounding board during therapeutic sessions
- Assisted in instructing clients in daily life skills, promoting healthy relationships, wellness initiatives and disease prevention through exercise, counseling and medical management
Education
A.A.S - Nursing
CarePoint Health School of Nursing
Jersey City, NJ11.2016
Certificate of Appreciation (Care Point Health School of - undefined
Hudson County Community College, Nursing
2016
B.A. - Psychology, Social Work, Psychology and Dutch
University of North Carolina At Charlotte
Charlotte, NC2005
Skills
- Direct Patient Care
- Epic Documentation
- Decision Making
- Critical Thinking
- Compassionate and Caring
- Treatment Recommendations
- Unit Oversight
- Delegation and Motivation
Additional Information
- Registered Nurse, NY State License 722949 (09/20/2016 – 08/31/2019) Registered Nurse, NJ License 26NR19187700 (03/07/2017 – 05/31/2019) Registered Nurse, Washington: currently
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Psychiatry
SWEDISH HOSPITAL
08.2017 - Current
Mental Health Technician
West Bergen Mental Healthcare
08.2014 - 06.2017
Lead Mental Health Worker
Wheeler Clinic
01.2009 - 01.2012
Flight Attendant
Delta Airlines
01.2008 - 01.2015
A.A.S - Nursing
CarePoint Health School of Nursing
Certificate of Appreciation (Care Point Health School of - undefined
Hudson County Community College, Nursing
B.A. - Psychology, Social Work, Psychology and Dutch
University of North Carolina At Charlotte