Beau Ingram
Bakersfield Behavioral Healthcare Hospital
Bakersfield,United States
1
Certification
19
years of professional experience
Dynamic ER Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Adventist Health Bakersfield and travel nursing, excelling in crisis intervention and patient assessment. Proven ability to implement effective treatment plans and educate families, enhancing patient outcomes. Recognized for strong problem-solving skills and adeptness in managing triage, ensuring timely and compassionate care in high-pressure environments.
Work History
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
1 Year 2 Months- Administered psychiatric assessments to evaluate patient needs and develop individualized care plans.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to implement effective treatment strategies and monitor patient progress.
- Managed medication administration, ensuring compliance with safety protocols and accurate documentation.
- Educated patients and families on mental health conditions, treatment options, and coping strategies.
- Led crisis intervention efforts, utilizing de-escalation techniques to ensure patient safety and well-being.
- Oversaw care of suicidal patients and acted swiftly to reduce risk of harm to themselves or others.
ER Traveling Registered Nurse
3 Years 9 Months- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages, and documented patient conditions.
- Evaluated patients to detect medical complications.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Performed triage assessments of walk-in patients in a clinic setting.
- Conducted initial assessments to determine immediate safety and mental health needs of clients in crisis.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations by providing crisis intervention services.
- Collaborated with other mental health professionals to coordinate care for clients in need of additional services.
- Administered emergency care and triaged patients in high-pressure environments.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes.
- Educated patients and families on discharge instructions, medications, and follow-up care.
- Reduced wait times for ER patients by efficiently triaging cases and prioritizing those with urgent needs.
ER Registered Nurse
6 Years 10 Months- Monitored patient vital signs and symptoms, responding rapidly to changes in condition and initiating appropriate interventions.
- Assisted physicians with medical procedures such as intubation, central line insertion, chest tube placement.
- Managed patient triage, prioritizing care based on severity of condition and available resources.
- Trained other nurses on patient care and daily tasks, supporting growth and professional development.
- Documented all patient interactions, assessments, and interventions in electronic health records with accuracy.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to develop patient treatment plans.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Provided immediate emotional support and stabilization to individuals experiencing acute mental health crises.
- Implemented suicide prevention strategies and conducted risk assessments to prevent self-harm.
- Conducted initial assessments to determine immediate safety and mental health needs of clients in crisis.
Registered Nurse
1 Year 3 Months- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Educated patients and families on health care needs, conditions, and options.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Advised family members on how best to support their loved ones during difficult times.
- Developed suicide prevention plans and evaluated risk factors.
- Implemented suicide prevention strategies and conducted risk assessments to prevent self-harm.
- Collaborated to set goals and outline steps to achieve objectives.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations by providing crisis intervention services.
Home Health Nurse
2 Years 6 Months- Monitored vital signs such as blood pressure or pulse rate to detect any changes in a patient's condition.
- Educated patients and families about disease management, lifestyle changes, nutrition, and preventive healthcare measures.
- Completed initial assessments of patients and family to determine and address individual home care needs.
- Assessed patient conditions during in-home visits, developing personalized care plans.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living and functional mobility to increase comfort and quality of life.
- Trained new home health nurses, sharing best practices and clinical expertise.
- Facilitated communication between patients, families and healthcare providers.
- Provided emotional support and counseling to patients facing difficult decisions regarding their health care options.
Mental Health Support Worker
3 Years- Engaged patients in therapeutic activities to promote social skills and community integration.
- Provided support for individuals struggling with substance abuse in conjunction with mental health issues.
- Administered medications as prescribed and monitored for side effects.
- Conducted assessments of client needs, strengths and resources.
- Created client treatment plans based on assessments and goals.
- Collaborated with other professionals to coordinate services for clients.
- Implemented behavioral management plans to address challenging behaviors.
- Monitored, evaluated and recorded client progress with respect to treatment goals.
- Promoted suicide awareness by conducting proactive assessments and implementing interventions.
- Coordinated with family members to provide education on mental health conditions and support strategies.
- Encouraged positive behaviors through rewards systems or incentives programs.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Associate of Science - Registered Nursing
Associate of Science - Practical Nursing
Skills
Patient assessments
Medication and IV administration
Crisis intervention
Direct patient care
Electronic health records
Triage management
Patient education
Mental health support
Risk assessment
Problem solving
Treatment planning
Certification
ACLS, PALS, BLS
Timeline
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Bakersfield Behavioral Healthcare Hospital
06.2025 - CurrentRead More
ER Traveling Registered Nurse
Kpg Healthcare
08.2021 - 05.2025Read More
ER Registered Nurse
Adventist Health Bakersfield
10.2014 - 08.2021Read More
Registered Nurse
Marcus Daly Memorial Hospital
07.2013 - 10.2014Read More
Home Health Nurse
Northwest Homecare
01.2011 - 07.2013Read More
Mental Health Support Worker
Opportunity Resources
01.2008 - 01.2011Read More
University of Montana
Associate of Science from Practical Nursing
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University of Montana
Associate of Science from Registered Nursing
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California Polytechnic State University
Bachelor of Science from Psychology
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