Experienced with psychiatric patient care, ensuring comprehensive treatment plans. Uses crisis intervention techniques to manage high-stress situations effectively. Knowledge of therapeutic communication to foster patient trust and compliance.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Flight Nurse
Air National Guard
09.2024 - Current
Provides professional medical- surgical nursing care within the scope of practice, establish standards of care and federal/ state law
Provides comprehensive nursing care to patients during aeromedical evacuation (AE) flights
Registered Nurse (RN) - Mental Health/Psych
Central Regional Hospital
08.2024 - Current
Provide compassionate and comprehensive care to a vast population of patients with psychiatric disorders, to include adult, geriatric, pediatric, and forensic populations.
Administer medications and monitor their effectiveness to ensure optimal patient outcomes
Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop individualized care plans for patients based on their specific needs and goals
Conducted group therapy sessions focused on topics such as stress management, anger management, and interpersonal relationships
Assessed patients for potential risks of self-harm or harm to others, implementing appropriate safety measures when necessary
Provided crisis intervention services during acute episodes of psychiatric distress or emergencies
Participated in multidisciplinary treatment team meetings to discuss patient progress, review treatment plans, adjust interventions if needed, and coordinate care across different disciplines
Provided emotional support and therapeutic communication techniques to patients experiencing acute psychiatric symptoms or distress
Manages nuclear, biological, chemical and conventional detection, warning, and reporting procedures
Conducts training on readiness activities and survival measures for disasters and contingencies
Establishes and monitors requirements and procedures for contamination control to eliminate exposure
Charge Nurse; Clinical Nurse III
Duke Regional Hospital
07.2022 - 08.2024
Operate as co-chair of the unit's Clinical Practice Council (CPC) committee
Provide leadership in the development of standards of care, patient/family education and staff education to address the needs of the patients.
Anticipate and mitigate potential safety concerns in the care environment.
Guide the professional growth of others at the unit level through precepting, role modeling, coaching and/or mentoring.
Assess and monitor patients with psychiatric diagnosis and therapeutically care for a population with ranging trauma history
Train new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
Coordinate nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
Registered Nurse (RN)
Buffalo Psychiatric Hospital
03.2021 - 06.2022
Assess and monitor patients with severe psychiatric diagnosis and therapeutically care for a population with extensive trauma history
Provide interventions to manage physical, behavioral, and emotional symptoms
Organize, update, and maintain patient charts and confidential files
Supervise Mental Hygiene Therapy Assistants (MHTAs) working in direct patient care
Accurately document all elements of nursing assessment, treatments, medications, and crisis interventions
Evaluate patient care needs, prioritize treatment, recognize and mitigate escalating or harmful behaviors, and maintain a safe patient environment
Material Management/Logistics Readiness Support at United States Air Force (AF) - Air National GuardMaterial Management/Logistics Readiness Support at United States Air Force (AF) - Air National Guard
Administration/IT Technician/Resource Advisor at United States Air Force Air National GuardAdministration/IT Technician/Resource Advisor at United States Air Force Air National Guard