Antoinette Howell
Louisville,CO
Summary
Dynamic nursing professional with extensive experience at Colorado Mental Health Institute at Fort Logan, excelling in direct patient care and conflict resolution. Proven track record in enhancing patient safety through effective seclusion and restraint practices, while educating staff on compassionate care and best practices. Committed to interdisciplinary collaboration for optimal patient outcomes.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Nursing Manager
Colorado Mental Health Institute at Fort Logan
05.2020 - Current
- Assist in coordinating patient care plans and daily operations for effective unit management.
- Directly participate in seclusion and restraints (S/R) of patients with chronic psychiatric illness only after all lower level deescalation attempts failed.
- Educate new employees on safe practice and the proper policies/ procedures related to S/R.
- Lead debriefing meetings following each S/R incident including direct communication with any staff that was negatively effective.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to evaluate patient needs and develop appropriate interventions following S/R event
- Audit documentation required for each incident of S/R.
Nursing House Supervisor
Centennial Peaks Hospital
09.2013 - 03.2020
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure adherence to best practices and quality standards.
- Coordinated patient care activities, enhancing communication among interdisciplinary teams.
- Directly participated in S/R for patients hospitalized acute psychiatric episodes.
- Educated staff with little experience in safe S/R practices with emphasis on utilization of lowest level interventions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Regis University
Denver, CO05-2011
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management
University of Illinois At Chicago
Chicago, IL03-1988
Skills
- Direct patient care
- Compassionate care
- Conflict management
- Conflict resolution
Timeline
Assistant Nursing Manager
Colorado Mental Health Institute at Fort Logan
05.2020 - Current
Nursing House Supervisor
Centennial Peaks Hospital
09.2013 - 03.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Regis University
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management
University of Illinois At Chicago
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