Catherine Disantis
Eastlake,OH
Summary
Registered Nurse with 14 years of experience in psychiatric, medical, and developmental-disability care. Expertise in crisis management, patient assessment, and therapeutic communication. Proven ability to collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to deliver trauma-informed, patient-centered care. Committed to improving patient outcomes and supporting organizational objectives.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Nurse 1
STATE OF OHIO / DEPARTMENT OF YOUTH SERVICES
Highland Hills, USA
01.2021 - Current
- Delivered comprehensive nursing care for youth with complex psychiatric and developmental needs.
- Facilitated Sleep Studies and referrals to Occupational Therapy & Psychological Testing.
- Performed detailed assessments and implemented individualized treatment plans.
- Applied therapeutic listening, crisis‑management strategies, and structured milieu oversight.
- Led verbal de‑escalation and stabilization interventions.
- Facilitated group programs focused on emotional regulation and coping skills.
- Collaborated with psychiatry, medical providers, and behavioral specialists.
- Provided medication management and patient education.
- Ensured regulatory compliance and accurate clinical documentation.
Psychiatric & Developmental Disability Nurse Coordinator
STATE OF OHIO / DEPARTMENT OF YOUTH SERVICES
Highland Hills, USA
01.2013 - 01.2021
- Coordinated with medical and psychology staff to ensure safe care for behavioral health patients.
- Acted as a key member of interdisciplinary treatment team.
- Provided consultation and training on psychiatric conditions and management strategies.
- Managed the psychiatrist's daily patient schedule.
- Educated patients on prescribed medications and treatments.
- Created standardized Sleep Study assessment tool for appropriate patient care.
- Maintained Chronic Care Database, tracking medication changes and treatment compliance.
- Managed patients in psychiatric crisis, providing support, and non-violent interventions.
- Administered risk assessments, initiating special precautions to ensure patient safety.
Registered Nurse Case Manager
WINDSOR-LAURELWOOD CENTER FOR BEHAVIORAL MEDICINE
Willoughby, USA
01.2011 - 01.2013
- Delivered nursing care in acute psychiatric, detoxification, and substance‑recovery units.
- Assessed patient needs and executed individualized care plans.
- Supported detoxification using CIWA/CINA protocols.
- Educated patients and families regarding conditions and treatments.
- Scheduled outpatient appointments for continuity of care.
- Served as Charge Nurse and supported quality‑improvement initiatives.
Education
Associates of Science - Nursing
Lakeland Community College
Kirtland, OHSkills
- Assessment and diagnostic skills
- Clinical documentation
- Therapeutic listening
- Crisis intervention
- Milieu management
- Group facilitation
- Behavioral health nursing
- Patient education
- Care coordination
- Family support
Timeline
Medical Nurse 1
STATE OF OHIO / DEPARTMENT OF YOUTH SERVICES
01.2021 - Current
Psychiatric & Developmental Disability Nurse Coordinator
STATE OF OHIO / DEPARTMENT OF YOUTH SERVICES
01.2013 - 01.2021
Registered Nurse Case Manager
WINDSOR-LAURELWOOD CENTER FOR BEHAVIORAL MEDICINE
01.2011 - 01.2013
Associates of Science - Nursing
Lakeland Community College