Catherine Hancock
PLANO,IL
Summary
Accomplished Registered Nurse with a robust background at Ascension Mercy Medical Center, excelling in mental health assessment and patient management. Demonstrated leadership in utilizing electronic health records for effective patient care. Skilled in fostering therapeutic relationships and advocating for patient needs, significantly improving treatment outcomes through culturally sensitive practices.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Ascension Mercy Medical Center
05.2022 - Current
- Provided skilled assessment of patients' mental health needs and used innovative resources to remediate patient issues such as low self-esteem, insomnia, and chronic pain.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Behavioral Health Technician
Ascension Mercy Medical Center
06.2021 - 05.2022
- Facilitated on-site activities, support groups, and outings for clients.
- Built and maintained positive staff relationships to promote teamwork and better serve clients.
- Completed documentation for every incident and forwarded to correct personnel for review.
- Searched resident belongings prior to and during stays.
- Conducted client rounds to check on residents.
- Worked as part of collaborative team to address changing needs of patients from diverse socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds
- Used Meditech to document patient information, progress notes, and treatment plans.
- Intervened with clients' challenging behaviors by reinforcing therapeutic alternatives and coping mechanisms.
- Organized recreational activities to assist in patient recovery.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Waubonsee Community College
Sugar Grove, IL05.2022
Ph.D. - English
University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS05.2004
Master of Arts - English
Villanova University
Villanova, PA05.1995
Bachelor of Arts - Literature
Thomas More College
Merrimack, NH05.1993
Skills
- Medical assessment
- Mental Health Assessment
- Electronic Health Records Management
- Diabetes management
- Data Collection
- Patient Management
- Nursing staff leadership
- Direct Patient Care
- Culturally sensitive
Certification
BLS Certified, American Heart Association
CPI Certified
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Ascension Mercy Medical Center
05.2022 - Current
Behavioral Health Technician
Ascension Mercy Medical Center
06.2021 - 05.2022
Associate of Science - Nursing
Waubonsee Community College
Ph.D. - English
University of Kansas
Master of Arts - English
Villanova University
Bachelor of Arts - Literature
Thomas More College
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