ANTONY Kaithiru
San Angelo
Summary
Accomplished Behavioral Health RN with a proven track record at SHANNON/RIVERCREST HOSPITAL, enhancing patient care through effective de-escalation techniques and psychiatric assessment. Mentored staff and reduced aggressive patient behaviors, demonstrating strong leadership and clinical skills. Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams, improving treatment outcomes and patient satisfaction.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Behavioral Health RN
SHANN0N/RIVERCREST HOSPITAL
01.2024 - Current
- Mentored new nursing staff members on best practices in behavioral health care, contributing to overall team knowledge and effectiveness.
- Reduced instances of aggressive behaviors among patients by employing crisis intervention techniques and non-violent de-escalation methods.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive treatment plans, ensuring continuity of care for all clients.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Reported findings to quality departments after conducting routine restraint audits and worked with team to devise corrective actions for deficiencies.
RN
Isiolo County Referral and Teaching Critical Care
05.2019 - 02.2023
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Provided effective patient education, ensuring understanding of medical conditions and treatment protocols for better selfmanagement.
- Facilitated timely discharges through efficient coordination with case managers, social workers, and physicians.
RN Theatre Nurse
Embu Teaching And Referral Hospital
05.2013 - 08.2018
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Served as a liaison between physicians and patients'' families to facilitate clear communication regarding treatment options and progress updates.
- Mentored new nursing staff, contributing to a supportive work environment and improved retention rates.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing Education
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ04-2024
Associate of Applied Science - Critical Care Nursing As Registered Nurse
Cathrine Mc Auley Nursing And Midwifery
Nairobi In Kenya04-2019
Associate of Science - Nursing
Catholic Wamba School of Nursing
Samburu In Kenya09-2013
Skills
- Psychiatric assessment
- Suicide risk assessment
- Clinical documentation
- De-escalation techniques
Certification
RN
ACLs/BLS
Timeline
Behavioral Health RN
SHANN0N/RIVERCREST HOSPITAL
01.2024 - Current
RN
Isiolo County Referral and Teaching Critical Care
05.2019 - 02.2023
RN Theatre Nurse
Embu Teaching And Referral Hospital
05.2013 - 08.2018
RN
ACLs/BLS
Associate of Science - Nursing Education
Grand Canyon University
Associate of Applied Science - Critical Care Nursing As Registered Nurse
Cathrine Mc Auley Nursing And Midwifery
Associate of Science - Nursing
Catholic Wamba School of Nursing
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