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Carole Ann Murphy BSN MHP

Spokane

Summary

I am pursuing an organization that recognizes my skills acquired from my extensive background as a Registered Nurse and 5 years as an Assistant Unit Manager/Assistant Nurse Manager in a job share capacity. I currently work in an intense mental health capacity and have a strong background in acute psych emergencies, community crisis, outreach, leadership and mentoring.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Expanded Community Services RN MHP

Frontier Behavioral Health
10.2019 - Current
  • This position provides the ability to work as a team and autonomy with strict time management for maintaining records and reports required by State of Washington Home and Community Services Program that fund Frontier ECS program
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
  • Position is an outreach RN/MHP in the community to facilities and adult family homes which house residents with behavioral, mental illness and past substance abuse
  • This program works closely with Department of Social & Health Services (DSHS), Home and Community Services (HCS), Case Manager/Social Workers assigned to the clients and facilities
  • RN is responsible for keeping LRA reports of assigned clients up to date, attending mandatory meetings, scoring to maintain eligibility, and reporting with HCS monthly
  • ECS will integrate with outside community resources and internal that will benefit the client for growth and healing
  • I continually strive to understand the needs of the person/family in crisis and have a knowledge base to initiate, organize and prepare a nurturing environment where the vulnerable, emotionally, physically, and mentally challenged come for direction with mental health, disabilities, and substance abuse struggles
  • I bring with me my accomplishments, education, and compassion for those going through a personal crisis.

Staff RN/Psych ED

Sacred Heart Medical Center
03.2013 - 04.2019
  • Intake of acute Mental Health/Drug induced psychosis of an individual in crisis
  • Triage and assessment, evaluation process, medication reviews, medication administration, lab draws
  • Collaborating with internal/external case managers, social workers, psych triage specialists and ER providers for placement to best suit the patient and for positive outcomes
  • Coordination with outside entities and organizations to report and transfer care of patients in crisis
  • Stabilize and refer to a unit or facility for admission, within the state of Washington
  • Working with inside and outside entities in mental health.
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to make quick decisions in high-pressure situations, prioritizing patient needs and addressing emergent issues promptly.
  • Served as a preceptor for new nurses, sharing knowledge, expertise, and best practices to improve their skills and confidence.

Staff RN

Providence Sacred Heart Convent
10.2011 - 02.2013
  • This was a medical/health/comfort care unit servicing elderly nuns with medical and mental health issues.

Staff RN/Assistant Manager

Deaconess Medical Center
01.2002 - 03.2011
  • Performed as a staff RN and as Charge RN in Mother/Baby/Newborn Nursery
  • The Mother Baby/ High risk Antepartum unit
  • Mental health was prevalent in this unit, as those having children came from all circumstances and backgrounds
  • Babies born to substance abuse moms increased over time
  • Treating families that are in crisis with Substance abuse in post-partum was crucial to follow through to assist families through crisis and refer help through Social Worker/Case Manager and DSHS for services
  • The goal of Mother Baby was to support healthy outcomes for the babies
  • Within 4 years promoted to Assistant Nurse Manager

Assistant Unit Manager (AUM)

Deaconess Medical Center
01.2006 - 03.2011
  • Assigned and managed 16 staff, worked as Charge RN with lighter patient load and maintained required duties of scheduling, shift issues and guidance
  • Strong belief of treating others with respect, dignity, and compassion
  • These attributes were the core of my management style
  • Never judge but teach.

Urgent Care Staff RN

Sharp Rees Steely
05.2000 - 10.2001
  • Acute patients with variety of needs
  • IV meds, Cardiac emergencies Stabilize and prepare for transport
  • Floated to CT/MRI for conscious sedation and Allergy.

Education

Associate Degree - Social Work/Criminal Justice

Riverside City College
Riverside, CA

Associate Degree - Nursing and Biology

San Diego City College

Bachelor of Nursing -

Washington Governor’s University

Skills

  • EPIC
  • CCP
  • Microsoft programs
  • Clinical judgment
  • Compassion and Empathy
  • Discharge Planning
  • Medication and IV administration
  • Community health
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Team Coordination
  • Patient education and counseling
  • Precepting
  • Staff Supervision
  • Nursing staff leadership
  • Care Plan Development
  • Patient Evaluation
  • Patient and family advocacy
  • Coordinating referrals

Certification

  • NPI number for WA State for Billing
  • Mental Health Professional from State of Washington

Timeline

Expanded Community Services RN MHP

Frontier Behavioral Health
10.2019 - Current

Staff RN/Psych ED

Sacred Heart Medical Center
03.2013 - 04.2019

Staff RN

Providence Sacred Heart Convent
10.2011 - 02.2013

Assistant Unit Manager (AUM)

Deaconess Medical Center
01.2006 - 03.2011

Staff RN/Assistant Manager

Deaconess Medical Center
01.2002 - 03.2011

Urgent Care Staff RN

Sharp Rees Steely
05.2000 - 10.2001

Associate Degree - Social Work/Criminal Justice

Riverside City College

Associate Degree - Nursing and Biology

San Diego City College

Bachelor of Nursing -

Washington Governor’s University

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