Camille Adams
Villa Ridge,IL
Summary
Adept and compassionate Registered Nurse II from Choate Mental Health, with a proven track record in psychiatric and mental health care, and leadership. Excelled in critical thinking and patient support, significantly enhancing patient care. Skilled in medication administration and adept at leading nursing staff, consistently advocating for patient rights and safety.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse II
Choate Mental Health
Anna, IL
06.2013 - Current
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Conducted specified laboratory tests to help detect conditions and determine diagnosis.
- Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times.
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Shawnee Community College
Ullin, IL05-2004
Skills
- Health screening
- Nursing staff leadership
- Chart updating
- Lab result interpretation
- BAC screening/drug screen collection
- Medication distribution
- Psychiatric and mental health care
- Flow sheet charting
- Professional bedside manner
- Medication administration
- Geriatric nursing
- Staff supervision
- Medical assessment
Timeline
Registered Nurse II
Choate Mental Health
06.2013 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Shawnee Community College
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