Assata Dabner
Chicago,IL
Summary
Experienced Registered Nurse with 5+ years specializing in pediatric behavioral health, adult inpatient psychiatry, nursing leadership, and critical care home health. Proven Charge Nurse with expertise in crisis stabilization, behavioral de-escalation, psychiatric assessment, interdisciplinary collaboration, and staff supervision. Recognized for strong clinical judgment, patient advocacy, operational leadership, and mentoring nurses in high-acuity behavioral health settings. Currently pursuing a Master of Science in Nursing – Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner.
Overview
1
1
Certification
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Pediatric Psychiatric Registered Nurse | Charge Nurse
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago
Chicago, IL, USA
01.2024 - Current
- Deliver psychiatric nursing care for children and adolescents experiencing acute behavioral health crises.
- Serve as Charge Nurse for both the Pediatric Psychiatry Unit and Neurodevelopmental Behavioral Health Unit specializing in Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities (IDD).
- Coordinate daily patient flow and oversee safe unit operations.
- Lead crisis intervention and behavioral de-escalation during psychiatric emergencies.
- Collaborate with psychiatrists, therapists, social workers, and interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized treatment plans.
- Precept and mentor newly hired nurses while promoting clinical competency.
- Ensure medication safety, regulatory compliance, accurate documentation, and quality patient outcomes.
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
St. Joseph Hospital
03.2023 - 12.2024
- Provided inpatient psychiatric nursing care for adults with mood disorders, psychosis, anxiety disorders, trauma-related disorders, and substance use disorders.
- Completed psychiatric assessments, medication administration, and therapeutic interventions.
- Maintained patient safety while managing behavioral crises.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate individualized care plans.
Assistant Director of Nursing
Aperion Care International
12.2022 - 02.2023
- Assisted in directing nursing operations within a skilled nursing facility.
- Supervised nursing staff while ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations.
- Coordinated staffing, admissions, resident care planning, infection prevention, and survey readiness.
Charge Nurse
Hartgrove Behavioral Health System
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Directed daily nursing operations and supervised clinical staff.
ICU Home Health Registered Nurse
Independence Plus Healthcare
06.2020 - 12.2020
- Delivered skilled nursing care to medically complex pediatric and adult patients in the home.
- Managed ventilators, tracheostomies, enteral feedings, medication administration, and comprehensive patient assessments.
- Educated caregivers on disease management, equipment use, and home safety.
Education
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) - Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Maryville University
03.2028
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Purdue University Northwest
01.2020
Associate of Science - Nursing
Kennedy King College
01.2016
Skills
- Behavioral & Pediatric Psychiatry
- Crisis Intervention & De-escalation
- Charge Nurse Leadership
- Patient Assessment
- Medication Administration
- Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Care
- Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities (IDD)
- Treatment Planning
- Staff Supervision
- Regulatory Compliance
- Patient & Family Education
- Precepting & Mentorship
- Quality Improvement
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Behavioral Emergency Response
Certification
- Illinois Registered Nurse License
- Basic Life Support (BLS), Current
- Crisis Care Management (CCM), Current
- Preceptor Certification
Timeline
Pediatric Psychiatric Registered Nurse | Charge Nurse
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago
01.2024 - Current
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
St. Joseph Hospital
03.2023 - 12.2024
Assistant Director of Nursing
Aperion Care International
12.2022 - 02.2023
Charge Nurse
Hartgrove Behavioral Health System
01.2021 - 01.2023
ICU Home Health Registered Nurse
Independence Plus Healthcare
06.2020 - 12.2020
Associate of Science - Nursing
Kennedy King College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Purdue University Northwest
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) - Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Maryville University
HONORS
Phi Theta Kappa Honors Award, Nursing Club Award, Service Excellence Award
LEADERSHIP & PROFESSIONAL INVOLVEMENT
- Charge Nurse – Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital
- Charge Nurse – Hartgrove Behavioral Health System
- Capstone / Quality Improvement Group Leader – Methodist Hospital
- Assistant Leader – Nursing Club