Aretha Oliver
Amherst
Summary
Registered Nurse skilled in clinical supervision and patient-centered care. Experienced in conducting comprehensive assessments and implementing crisis management strategies to enhance treatment effectiveness and ensure safety in therapeutic environments.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse 2
NYS Office of Addictions Services and Supports
Buffalo
12.2023 - Current
- Clinical supervision of licensed medical staff, supervising RNs providing direct nursing care to clients diagnosed with alcohol, chemical dependency, and/or a mental illness.
- Planned and delivered nurse training and orientation programs, provided clinical supervision, assessed and updated training to align with service needs, and collaborated with management and treatment teams to ensure compliance with nursing standards.
- Conducted comprehensive admissions assessments for new patients to determine their needs.
- Developed discharge assessment plans to ensure smooth transitions for patients leaving care.
- Monitor clinical documentation and compliance.
- Treatment plan reviews
- Implemented crisis management strategies to effectively address immediate patient needs.
- Health teaching and maintaining a safe therapeutic environment.
Registered Nurse 1
NYS Office of Addictions Services and Supports
Buffalo
12.2020 - 01.2023
- Conducted patient intake and triage to prioritize urgent medical needs.
- Administered prescribed medications to ensure effective patient treatment.
- Monitored clinical documentation for accuracy and compliance with standards.
- Participated in treatment plan reviews
- Symptom management and observation
- Crisis management/interventions
- Health teaching and the maintenance of a safe therapeutic environment.
Registered Nurse
Brothers of Mercy
Clarence Center
06.2020 - 07.2021
- RN charge at long-term care facility
- Collaborated with treatment team to develop and implement resident care plans, ensuring alignment with health goals.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments upon admission to establish baseline health information and guide individualized care plans.
- Supervise LPNs, CNAs, and supportive personnel.
- Patient Health Teaching
- Maintained accurate electronic documentation of patient records, supporting compliance with healthcare regulations and enhancing accessibility for care coordination.
- Transcribed physicians' orders accurately to ensure proper implementation of treatment plans.
- Completing treatments as ordered by provider
Education
Master Of Science - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
D’Youville University
Buffalo, NY05-2027
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Excelsior University
Albany, NY01-2024
Associate in Nursing -
Excelsior College
Albany, NY12-2018
Bachelor of Science - Liberal Studies
Excelsior College
Albany, NY07-2008
Skills
- Patient assessments and evaluations
- ICD-10 and CPT coding
- Utilization review processes
- Microsoft Office applications
- Leadership and team management
- Interpersonal communication skills
- Electronic health records (EHR)
- Vaccination administration
- Crisis intervention strategies
- Program management expertise
- Case management practices
- Patient Education
Certification
- Registered Professional Nurse, 05/01/20, 05/01/25
- BLS for Healthcare Providers, 07/01/24, 07/01/26
Activities
Member, Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing, Tau Kappa at-Large Chapter
Timeline
Registered Nurse 2
NYS Office of Addictions Services and Supports
12.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse 1
NYS Office of Addictions Services and Supports
12.2020 - 01.2023
Registered Nurse
Brothers of Mercy
06.2020 - 07.2021
Master Of Science - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
D’Youville University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Excelsior University
Associate in Nursing -
Excelsior College
Bachelor of Science - Liberal Studies
Excelsior College