Bahram Dorraji
San Antonio,TX
Summary
Dynamic Mental Health Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Laurel Ridge Treatment Center, skilled in crisis intervention and suicide risk assessment. Proven ability to enhance patient safety and promote recovery through effective de-escalation techniques and patient education. Committed to fostering therapeutic relationships and ensuring continuity of care for diverse populations.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mental Health Registered Nurse
Laurel Ridge Treatment Center
17720 Corporate Woods Dr, San Antonio, TX 78259
01.2021 - Current
- Administered psychotropic medications, monitoring for side effects, effectiveness, and making adjustments as necessary to optimize treatment outcomes.
- Established rapport with patients from diverse backgrounds through empathic listening and culturally sensitive communication practices.
- Educated patients and family members about medical conditions and mental health, medications, treatments and preventive measures.
- Coordinated discharge planning with patients, families, and community providers to ensure continuity of care and successful transition back into the community.
- Provided crisis intervention services during psychiatric emergencies, ensuring patient safety through effective de-escalation techniques.
- Enhanced patient safety by conducting thorough assessments, identifying potential risks, and initiating interventions as needed.
- Assessed patients' physical and mental status by analyzing complaints and symptoms.
- Maintained a safe therapeutic environment promoting healing by following infection control protocols within the psychiatric unit.
- Promoted recovery and wellness by providing psychoeducation to patients and their families on coping strategies and available resources.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The University of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, TX12-2024
Associate of Science - Nursing
San Antonio College
San Antonio, TX05-2020
Associate of Arts -
San Antonio College
San Antonio, TX07-2018
Skills
- De-escalation techniques
- Clinical quality improvement
- Counseling
- Psychosocial rehabilitation
- Suicide risk assessment
- Self-harm prevention
- Motivational interviewing
- Patient health education
- Substance abuse treatment
Accomplishments
- Supervised a team of 4 staff members, including LVNS and Mental health workers.
- Achieved the best patient safety and satisfaction results by completing tasks with accuracy and efficiency.
- Perfect documentation and resolved issues relating to patient safety and high quality of care.
Certification
RN- BSN 1013594
Original issue date: 11/18/2020
Expiration date : 03/31/2026
FEMA US. Department of Homeland Security 03/30/2025
CPI Laurel Ridge Treatment Center 07/03/2025
BLS Laurel Ridge Treatment Center 07/03/2025
Languages
Arabic
Full Professional
Timeline
Mental Health Registered Nurse
Laurel Ridge Treatment Center
01.2021 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The University of Texas At Arlington
Associate of Science - Nursing
San Antonio College
Associate of Arts -
San Antonio College