ASHAKEA MITCHELL

• Provided 1:1 patient supervision and behavioral monitoring

• Administered psychiatric medications

• Provided direct patient care in a high-acuity behavioral health setting, supporting patients with acute psychiatric and medical needs
• Performed focused nursing assessments, vital signs, safety checks, and continuous patient monitoring
• Administered scheduled and PRN medications, monitored effects, and reported changes promptly
• Utilized therapeutic communication and de-escalation techniques to maintain patient and staff safety
• Responded to behavioral and medical emergencies, including codes, restraints, and seclusion per policy
• Collaborated with RNs, providers, and interdisciplinary teams to implement individualized care plans
• Documented care accurately in the EHR while managing high patient volumes in a fast-paced environment

• Administered medications via oral, IM, and subcutaneous routes with close monitoring for adverse reactions

• Performed focused and ongoing nursing assessments, including vital signs, pain, and neurological status

• Recognized and reported acute changes in patient condition to RN or provider promptly

• Managed care for patients with complex chronic conditions (diabetes, cardiac disease, respiratory disorders, dementia)

• Provided wound care, skin assessments, and pressure injury prevention

• Implemented infection control practices, including isolation precautions

• Responded to medical emergencies and rapid changes in patient status

• Documented assessments, interventions, and outcomes accurately in EHR systems

• Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to support patient care plans

• Assisted with fall prevention, safety monitoring, and risk reduction

• Provided patient and family education related to medications and care plans

• Maintained compliance with HIPAA, facility policies, and patient safety standards

• Administered and monitored scheduled and PRN medications
• PEG tube feedings and suctioning
• Skin assessments and patient monitoring
• Provided bedside care and patient support
• Managed care for medically complex, high-acuity patients requiring subacute and post-acute services
• Monitored vital signs, I&O, and rapidly identified clinical deterioration
• Delivered skilled treatments including wound care, tube feedings, tracheostomy care, oxygen therapy, and IV support
• Responded decisively to acute changes in condition and medical emergencies, initiating rapid interventions and provider notification
• Documented care with precision in the EHR, maintaining compliance with safety, infection control, and regulatory standards