Casey Kinsey
Summary
Caring, hardworking and service-oriented Registered Nurse with Acute experience. Well-versed in offering evidence-based, therapeutic care for Patients in an acute crisis. Collaborative and motivational leader with expertise in training new nursing staff while providing top-notch service to pediatric and adult patient populations.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Hampton VA Medical Center
Hampton, VA
01.2024 - Current
- Oversaw 44-bed acute psychiatric and detox unit.
- Ensured patient safety through strict adherence to behavioral health policies.
- Ensured compliance with standards of professional practice as well as state and federal regulations related to health care delivery services.
- Actively participated in quality improvement initiatives within the department.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory agencies such as The Joint Commission and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care plans.
- 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.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
- Created, implemented and evaluated patient care plans with medical team.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
Interim Emergency Department Nursing Supervisor
Riverside Mental Health and Recovery Center
Hampton, VA
09.2023 - Current
- Temporary contract, full time 40hrs a week
- Assisting in managing and supervising the ED of Adults and Adolescents
- Maintaining the skills and competencies of the staff
- Developing and running work flow systems for Triage of walk in and EVS arrival patients, and direct admits
- Collaborated with cross-functional team to define features and build powerful and easy-to-use products and customer-facing workflow tools.
- Demonstrated leadership by making improvements to work processes and helping to train others.
- Maintained schedule of class assignments to meet deadlines.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
Registered Nurse Supervisor
Riverside Behavioral Health Center
Hampton, VA
05.2022 - Current
- Labor Pool/PRN
- Supervisor of 78 bed Hospital with admissions department. With 4 units; two Intensive Treatment Programs each with 17 beds, 1 Adolescent unit with 20 beds, and 1 Adult/Detox unit with 24 beds
- Completed daily rounds of nursing department to verify nursing service personnel performance alignment acceptable nursing standards.
- Provided patients with direct nursing care during periods of department short-staffing.
- Maintained correct number of staffers to meet budget parameters while promoting high levels of patient care.
- Managed cases and oversaw nursing care with strong commitment to offering patients optimal treatments, resources and quality care.
- Investigated and reported accidents, leveraging new knowledge to improve protections for patients and staff.
- Advised, coached and mentored experienced and student nurses on medical issues, crisis management and appropriate nursing interventions.
- Answered questions and addressed concerns from employees promptly through email, phone and in person.
Travel Registered Nurse
Central State Hospital
Petersburg, VA
12.2022 - 09.2023
- Full time 40hrs a week
- 22 Bed Forensic Unit
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
Travel Registered Nurse
Virginia Baptist Geriatric Psychiatric Unit
Lynchburg, VA
02.2022 - 08.2022
- Full time 36hrs a week
- maintained 1:6 patient ratio on a 12 bed unit
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Supervised nurse administration of oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients as prescribed, monitoring responses for adverse reactions.
- Responded to codes or patient crises as part of rapid-response team.
- Treated patients using pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment modalities to address various disorders, diseases and injuries.
- Collaborated with physicians and nursing staff to deliver quality care.
- Built and maintained excellent rapport with patients and loved ones.
- Monitored implementation of care plans for entire unit.
- Oversaw delivery of high-quality, cost-effective care with focus on patient safety, comfort and dignity.
- Distributed assignments to RNs, LPNs and resident advisors, guided work and delivered training to promote proper care standards for patients.
Registered Nurse/Charge Nurse
Riverside Behavioral Health Center
Hampton , VA
01.2020 - 05.2022
- Full time 36hrs a week, Jan 2020-Nov 2020,
- Labor Pool/PRN, 12hrs a week Nov 2020-May 2022
- Treated Adult and Adolescent's in acute crisis as floor nurse and as a Charge Nurse
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Promoted healthy lifestyle choices to reduce re-emergence of painful or dangerous symptoms.
- Delivered care to 10 patients per day, including coordinating and evaluating interdisciplinary care.
- Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses.
- Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization due to complications.
- Cared for more than 8 patients each shift while delegating assignments and supervising junior team members to handle needs of 33-bed Acute unit.
- Updated physicians on patient test results and assisted in developing care plans.
- Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
- Helped pediatric patients understand and feel at ease with vaccines, tests and minor procedures.
- Maintained composure and efficiency during rapid response situation and emergency codes.
- Assessed patients in active drug and alcohol withdrawal and provided interventions to manage physical and psychological withdrawal symptoms.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate efficient movements and related paperwork.
Travel Registered Nurse, Behavioral Unit
Appalachian Regional Behavioral Health
Linville, NC
10.2021 - 01.2022
- Full time 36hrs a week
- Treated Adults in acute crisis, on a 27 bed unit with a 1:11 patient ratio as nurse and in charge nurse duties
- Assisted with transition from a 10 bed unit to a 27 bed unit stand alone hospital for behavioral health
- Assisted with creating new work flows and policies for patient care .Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Accurately documented all observations, interventions, and concerns in patient charts and electronic systems, such as Allscripts, sustaining continuum of care from admission through to discharge.
- Supervised nurse administration of oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients as prescribed, monitoring responses for adverse reactions.
- Treated patients using pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment modalities to address various disorders, diseases and injuries.
- Learned and developed unique skills, specialties and practices based on site and patient needs.
- Updated patient charts to reflect changes to care plans, interventions and observations.
- Reviewed physician orders and administered therapies, treatments and medications.
- Developed collaborative safety plan with patient and family to prepare for discharge.
- Educated patients, families, and caregivers on diagnosis, treatment, and disease management, equipping them with tools to achieve and maintain optimal psychiatric and mental health.
Travel Registered Nurse, Behavioral Unit
Southeastern Regional Medical Center
Lumberton, NC
05.2021 - 09.2021
- Full time, 36hrs a week
- Treated Adult patient's in acute crisis, 26 bed unit with 1:13 patient to nurse ratio.
- Effectively managed daily charting for each patient.
- Accurately documented all observations, interventions, and concerns in patient charts and electronic systems, such as EPIC, sustaining continuum of care from admission through to discharge.
- Provided client assessments upon admission and discharge.
- Met patient needs by devising and coordinating highly tailored care plans for each individual.
- Monitored patients prescribed psychotropic medications to assess medications' effectiveness and side effects.
- Documented all medications administered to mental health patients, following instructions from physicians and healthcare providers.
- Cultivated relationships with patients, discussing ways to help improve overall health while alleviating self-harm practices.
- Handled various patient-oriented duties, including vital sign monitoring, medication administration and patient behavior assessments.
- Recorded comprehensive patient histories and coordinated treatment plans with multi-disciplinary team members.
- Conducted independent risk assessment for self-directed violence, analyzing risk factors, protective factors, mental status and current triggers.
- Conducted 15-minute and unscheduled checks on patients, immediately responding to hazardous incidents or crises to maintain safe milieu.
- Administered psychotropic drugs and other medications, adhering to medication schedules and making adjustments commensurate with patients' condition and response.
Registered Nurse/Charge Nurse
Children's Hospital of the Kings Daughters
Norfolk, VA
11.2020 - 04.2021
- Full time, 36 hrs a week
- Rotated Between the Rehabilitation unit and the TICU, Technology dependent ICU.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Improved patient outcomes and quality of care by determining and suggesting changes to processes.
- Instructed patients, caregivers and families on diagnoses, treatment options and self-management to maintain continuity of care.
- Boosted patient outcomes by prioritizing nursing tasks and assignments and accurately reporting on each patient's status.
- Delivered direct patient care, including stabilizing patients and identifying treatment options.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate efficient movements and related paperwork.
- Administered scheduled medications and therapies intravenously, rectally, orally, subcutaneously and via intramuscular injections while overseeing pain management plans.
Nursing Student
RIverside Regional Medical Center; Neuroscience
Newport News, VA
10.2019 - 12.2020
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Administered scheduled medications and therapies intravenously, rectally, orally, subcutaneously and via intramuscular injections while overseeing pain management plans.
Education
Associate of Science - Professional Nursing
Riverside College of Health Careers
Newport News, VA12.2019
Bachelor of Science - Cellular And Molecular Biology
Christopher Newport University
Newport News, VA12.2015
Skills
- Task delegation
- Team building
- Superb time management
- Calm and patient
- Crisis management
- Active listener
- Enthusiastic caregiver
- Patient monitoring
- Intake and discharge
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) from American Heart Association Certification 2019 to present
- Advanced CPI Crisis Intervention Certified 2019 to present
- Trained using electronic medical charting, EPIC, Allscripts, Powerchart/Cerner, and CPRS
- TOVA/Therapeutic Options
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Hampton VA Medical Center
01.2024 - Current
Interim Emergency Department Nursing Supervisor
Riverside Mental Health and Recovery Center
09.2023 - Current
Travel Registered Nurse
Central State Hospital
12.2022 - 09.2023
Registered Nurse Supervisor
Riverside Behavioral Health Center
05.2022 - Current
Travel Registered Nurse
Virginia Baptist Geriatric Psychiatric Unit
02.2022 - 08.2022
Travel Registered Nurse, Behavioral Unit
Appalachian Regional Behavioral Health
10.2021 - 01.2022
Travel Registered Nurse, Behavioral Unit
Southeastern Regional Medical Center
05.2021 - 09.2021
Registered Nurse/Charge Nurse
Children's Hospital of the Kings Daughters
11.2020 - 04.2021
Registered Nurse/Charge Nurse
Riverside Behavioral Health Center
01.2020 - 05.2022
Nursing Student
RIverside Regional Medical Center; Neuroscience
10.2019 - 12.2020
Associate of Science - Professional Nursing
Riverside College of Health Careers
Bachelor of Science - Cellular And Molecular Biology
Christopher Newport University
- Basic Life Support (BLS) from American Heart Association Certification 2019 to present
- Advanced CPI Crisis Intervention Certified 2019 to present
- Trained using electronic medical charting, EPIC, Allscripts, Powerchart/Cerner, and CPRS
- TOVA/Therapeutic Options
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