Barbara Barnes
Willingboro
Summary
Dedicated Registered Nurse with extensive experience in medication administration, patient assessments, and education. Proven ability to enhance patient outcomes through evidence-based practices and collaborative care strategies.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Hampton Behavioral Health Hospital
Westampton, NJ
06.1992 - 03.2023
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols and patient care plans.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment strategies for patients.
- Monitored patient vital signs and documented changes in health status to ensure timely interventions.
- Educated patients and families on mental health conditions, treatment options, and coping strategies.
- Mentored junior nursing staff on best practices in behavioral health care delivery and crisis management.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
Registered Nurse
Henry J Austin Health Center
Trenton, NJ
03.1988 - 06.1989
- Implemented evidence-based practices to enhance patient safety and improve overall care quality.
- Led initiatives to streamline workflow processes, reducing response times for patient assessments and interventions.
- Conducted regular training sessions to improve staff competencies in handling challenging behaviors effectively.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
Education
Diploma - Nursing
Helene Fuld School of Nursing
Trenton, NJ06-1982
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Patient assessment
- Documentation and charting
- Patient education and counseling
- Patient care
- Wound care
- Care plan development
- Physical assessments
- Nursing staff leadership
Certification
- Geriatric Certification
- Registered Nurse License
- Hospice Certificaton
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Hampton Behavioral Health Hospital
06.1992 - 03.2023
Registered Nurse
Henry J Austin Health Center
03.1988 - 06.1989
Diploma - Nursing
Helene Fuld School of Nursing