Bahram Dorraji
San Antonio,Texas
Summary
Skilled Mental Health Registered Nurse from Laural Ridge Treatment Center, adept in substance abuse treatment and therapeutic communication. Excelled in developing patient-centered care plans, enhancing mental health counseling, and ensuring high-quality documentation. Demonstrated exceptional patient advocacy and crisis intervention, significantly improving patient outcomes.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mental Health Registered Nurse
Laural Ridge treatment center
San Antonio, TX
01.2020 - Current
- Assessed, evaluated, and monitored patients' physical and mental health conditions to determine nursing care needs.
- Provided individualized patient-centered care plans that addressed the psychological and social needs of each patient.
- Collaborated with physicians, families, and other healthcare professionals to develop treatment plans for mental health disorders.
- Conducted intake assessments to evaluate the severity of mental illness or emotional disturbances.
- Administered medications prescribed by a psychiatrist according to established protocols.
- Educated patients about their diagnosis and available treatment options including psychotherapy or medication regimens.
- Counseled patients individually and in group settings on topics such as stress management, anger control, substance abuse prevention, and self-improvement strategies.
- Facilitated referrals to community resources such as housing assistance programs or employment opportunities for discharged patients.
- Developed discharge plans that included follow-up appointments with psychiatrists or primary care providers.
- Supervised activities of daily living such as eating meals, bathing, dressing appropriately, managing money responsibly., for hospitalized psychiatric patients.
- Monitored vital signs such as pulse rate, respiration rate, temperature readings during treatments like electroconvulsive therapy.
- Provided crisis intervention services for suicidal ideation or violent behavior in order to de-escalate situations safely.
- Maintained detailed records regarding patient progress notes, interventions provided, and results achieved over time periods specified by medical staff members or regulatory agencies.
- Encouraged family involvement in treatment processes through counseling sessions with both the patient and family members when applicable.
- Demonstrated empathy towards clients while providing them with an environment conducive to healing.
CNA
costal home health care
San Antonio, TX
01.2016 - 03.2020
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
- Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
- Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
- Reported changes in patient conditions to registered nurse or physician.
- Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
- Observed patients for any physical or emotional changes, reported findings to medical staff immediately.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure quality patient care was delivered at all times.
- Assisted with range of motion exercises and other rehabilitative activities per physician orders.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment for the patient by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Monitored food intake and output as directed by nursing staff.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing
University of Arlington
12-2024
Associate of Science - Nursing
San Antonio College
San Antonio, TX06-2018
Associate of Arts -
San Antonio College
San Antonio, TX07-2016
Skills
- Substance abuse treatment
- Group therapy facilitation
- Therapeutic communication
- HIPAA
- Mental health counseling
- Trauma recovery
- Documentation
- Administer medication
- Intravenous therapy
- CPR/AED
- Monitor vital signs
- Patient Advocacy
- Basic Life Support
Affiliations
Art.
Languages
English
Full Professional
Arabic
Professional
Farsi
Professional
Certification
Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI)
Emergency Management Institute (FEMA)
CPR/ BLS
Timeline
Mental Health Registered Nurse
Laural Ridge treatment center
01.2020 - Current
CNA
costal home health care
01.2016 - 03.2020
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing
University of Arlington
Associate of Science - Nursing
San Antonio College
Associate of Arts -
San Antonio College
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