Summary
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Work History
Education
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References
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Caitlin Korol

Vandalia,OH

Summary

Accomplished Registered Nurse with a robust background in psychiatric assessment, team management, and de-escalation techniques demonstrated during tenure at Dayton VA Medical Center. Excelled in multidisciplinary collaboration and strong clinical judgment ensuring high-quality patient care. Proven leader as UPC chair, team trainer, and advisor enhancing SOPs and patient services. Skilled in crisis intervention, showcasing exceptional communication and conflict resolution during execution of charge nurse responsibilities.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse, Inpatient Psychiatric Unit

Dayton VA Medical Center
05.2020 - Current
  • Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient progress, treatment plan adjustments, and ongoing care coordination efforts.
  • UPC chair and have participated in evidence-based practice project implementation and made changes to SOP's to better serve the staff and patients on 7S.
  • Certified preceptor of 7S
  • Conducted suicide risk assessments routinely to identify high-risk individuals in need of additional intervention or monitoring within the facility setting.

Aviation Boatswain's Mate Handler

U.S Navy
01.2012 - 04.2014
  • Maintained open and efficient communication between units by resolving interference and signal conflicts.
  • Operated in challenging, high-stress and physically-demanding environments to keep personnel safe and direct aircraft in flight operations.
  • Stood watch during specified periods and determined geographical position of ship.

Education

No Degree - Bachelors of Nursing With 82% Current Completion.

Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT
03.2025

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Sinclair Community College
Dayton, OH
01.2020

Skills

  • Psychiatric assessment
  • De-escalation Techniques
  • Clinical documentation
  • Multidisciplinary team collaboration
  • Strong clinical judgment
  • Team member trainer and mentor
  • Patient assessments
  • Safety planning
  • CPR/AED certified
  • CPRS/BCMA
  • EBP project implementation
  • Input of JPRS/DBRS

Accomplishments

  • Chief's Award (2024)
  • Lighting the Way Award (2023)
  • Outstanding Performance on yearly proficiency (2024, 2023)
  • President of Unit Practice Council (UPC) 7 South
  • Unit Representative in Clinical Practice Committee, appointed by Chief of Mental Health.
  • Cross-trained in MHRRTP and OTP, with experience in administering Vivitrol injection.

Projects

  • Collaborated with police to develop emergency response scenarios including patient de-escalation and active shooter situations.
  • Developed EBP project to support de-briefing following high stress situation on inpatient psychiatric unit.
  • As chair of UPC, this year alone have made changes to 10 specific SOP's to better serve the patients and staff of 7S.
  • Developed accessible Yoga and mindfulness group for veterans that are available to veterans across different ages.
  • Worked with multiple interdisciplinary teams throughout hospital to develop an accurate group schedule to further support veterans in through the journey to recovery.

References

Madison Caraveo

Registered Nurse Dayton VAMC

1-937-718-9339


Cindy Hensley

Registered Nurse Dayton VAMC

1-937-450-0918


Kyle Carter

Mental Health Outcomes Coordinator.

P 513.693.6147

937.268.6511 ext. 3755

E kyle.carter1@va.gov


Timeline

Registered Nurse, Inpatient Psychiatric Unit

Dayton VA Medical Center
05.2020 - Current

Aviation Boatswain's Mate Handler

U.S Navy
01.2012 - 04.2014

No Degree - Bachelors of Nursing With 82% Current Completion.

Western Governors University

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Sinclair Community College
Caitlin Korol