CAMRYN JEFFKO
Rocky Hill,CT
Summary
Registered Nurse with a multicultural background. Dedicated to patient advocacy, cultural competency, and holistic, patient-centered care grounded in evidence-based nursing practice. Known for a strong work ethic, emotional intelligence, and commitment to promoting safety, dignity, and healing within diverse patient populations.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Institute of Living Psychiatric Hospital
Hartford, CT
10.2024 - Current
- Delivered evidence-based nursing care to adults with acute psychiatric and co-occurring substance-use disorders in a high-acuity inpatient setting.
- Conducted ongoing mental-status and behavioral assessments to identify safety risks and guide individualized treatment plans
- Administered psychotropic and medical medications per provider orders while monitoring for efficacy and side effects.
- Utilized trauma-informed care and CPI-certified de-escalation techniques to manage crises and maintain a safe milieu.
- Collaborated with psychiatrists, therapists, and social workers to coordinate interdisciplinary care and discharge planning.
- Supported patient engagement in DBT and CBT-based interventions, modeling healthy communication and boundaries.
- Accurately documented nursing interventions, behavioral observations, and outcomes in electronic health records.
- Assisted with patient admissions, safety searches, and discharge education to ensure continuity of care.
- Demonstrated calm, therapeutic presence under high-stress conditions, maintaining rapport with patients in crisis.
Resident Assistant
Central Connecticut State University
New Britain, CT
09.2021 - 05.2024
- Welcomed guests upon arrival
- Managed reservations and waitlist
- Communicated effectively with staff
- Worked with diverse cultural backgrounds
- Fostered mutual respect and understanding
- Reported incidents
- Enforced policies
- Mediated conflicts
- Planned programs
- Inspected for health and safety
- Built community in residence halls
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Central Connecticut State University
New Britain, ConnecticutSkills
- Crisis Intervention & De-escalation (CPI Certified)
- Trauma-Informed Care
- Mental Status Assessment
- Psychotropic Medication Administration & Monitoring
- Therapeutic Communication
- DBT & CBT-Based Interventions
- Patient Safety & Observation (1:1 and Q15)
- Suicide Risk Assessment & Safety Planning
- Patient Admissions & Discharges
- Behavior Management & Limit Setting
- Confidentiality & HIPAA Compliance
- Culturally Competent, Compassionate Care
Certification
- CPR Certified
- Stop the Bleed Certified
- Abuse Risk Management
- Mental Health First Aid
Accomplishments
- 2023 Library Research Award, CCSU Honors Program
- Dean's List, 2021
References
References Available Upon Request
Languages
- English
- Spanish
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Institute of Living Psychiatric Hospital
10.2024 - Current
Resident Assistant
Central Connecticut State University
09.2021 - 05.2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Central Connecticut State University