Antonia Buck
Sarasota,FL
Summary
Experienced in providing patient-focused care to hospitalized psychiatric patients, dedicated Behavioral Health Nurse with a year of valuable experience. Known for thorough and detail-oriented approach, excels as a team player in challenging environments. Ability to remain calm and composed allows for effective navigation of complexities in working with psychiatric patients, ensuring their well-being and promoting their recovery.
Relocating to Portland, OR in late September 2024.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Sarasota Memorial Hospital - Cornell Behavioral Health
09.2023 - Current
- Provided direct patient care for adolescent, adult & geriatric populations with mood and thought disorders and withdrawal management.
- Administration, education, and assessment of psychotropic medications.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments of patients' physical and mental health status, ensuring accurate and detailed documentation of findings.
- Collaborated closely with psychiatrists to ensure appropriate medication management based on individual patient needs.
- Provided therapeutic crisis intervention techniques when necessary to de-escalate potentially harmful situations involving patients or staff members.
Nurse Technician - Primary Care
Tampa General Hospital
11.2022 - 06.2023
- Provided bedside patient care & communication with patient & family
- Provided activities of daily living by assisting with serving meals, ambulating, turning and positioning patients.
- Assisted nursing staff with wound care, dressing changes, peripheral IV, Foley & straight catheter insertions, tracheostomy & NG tube suctioning, post-mortem care
- 100+ hours of video monitoring patient behavior requiring prompt anticipation of potential safety risks & appropriate interventions
- Experience with cardiac telemetry equipment and lead placement.
Home Health Aid
Self-employed
01.2019 - 02.2023
- Assisted with activities of daily living (ADLs) such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and toileting.
- Experience with caring for clients with impaired vision & mobility, Alzheimer's, & dementia.
- Helped patients maintain personal hygiene through bathing, grooming, and toileting assistance when necessary for dignity preservation.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Provided respite care for family caregivers by temporarily assuming caregiving responsibilities on a scheduled basis
- Formed close relationships with client & family over months to years, including emotional & physical support during end-of-life care
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
St. Petersburg, FL06.2023
High School Diploma -
Palm Harbor University High School
Palm Harbor, FL08.2016
Skills
- Psychiatric assessment
- Mental Health Evaluation
- Suicide Risk Assessment
- Clinical Documentation
- De-Escalation Techniques
Certification
- Registered Nurse (FL)
- Registered Nurse (OR)
- BLS
Personal Information
Hobbies: Painting and sketching, Reading (psychology, sociology, ethics), Online sales, Barre, Hiking
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Sarasota Memorial Hospital - Cornell Behavioral Health
09.2023 - Current
Nurse Technician - Primary Care
Tampa General Hospital
11.2022 - 06.2023
Home Health Aid
Self-employed
01.2019 - 02.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
High School Diploma -
Palm Harbor University High School
- Registered Nurse (FL)
- Registered Nurse (OR)
- BLS
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