CHARLES GITAU
Richmond
Summary
Compassionate psychiatric nurse with extensive experience in mental health care. Proven ability to manage crisis situations and deliver patient-centered care through strong interpersonal skills and high empathy. Successfully implemented treatment plans, enhancing patient outcomes and team performance.
Overview
1
1
Certification
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Psychiatric Nurse
Westpark Springs Hospital
Richmond
02.2019 - Current
- Conducted nursing assessments, monitored vital signs, administered medications, and provided patient education.
- Collaborated with psychiatrists and treatment team professionals to enhance patient care and support recovery.
- Established a safe therapeutic environment that facilitated patient recovery and engagement in treatment.
- Advocated for patient needs, securing necessary resources and support for comprehensive care.
- Promoted patient needs to ensure access to comprehensive support services.
- Developed collaborative safety plans with patients and families in preparation for discharge.
- Documented observations, interventions, and concerns in patient charts and electronic systems.
- Precepted students and new employees to enhance skill development.
Psychiatric Nurse
Kingwood Pines Mental Health Hospital
Kingwood
01.2017 - 06.2020
- Assisted in developing comprehensive treatment plans for designated caseload, ensuring personalized patient care.
- Assess patients in active withdrawal and provide interventions to manage physical and psychological withdrawal symptoms.
- Administer medication and monitor for side effects.
- Gathered information from families and patients to collaboratively develop effective treatment plans.
- Documented all patient information, including service plans, treatment reports, and progress notes.
- Conducted nutritional screenings and referred patients to dietician for tailored nutrition assessments.
Psychiatric Nurse
Cypress Creek Behavioral Hospital
Houston
07.2016 - 08.2017
- Administer medication to patients presenting serious risk of danger to themselves and others.
- Executed risk assessment and mitigation strategies to ensure patient safety and reduce potential harm.
- Monitored, evaluated and revised care plans. Assessed the discharge planning needs of a patient.
- Assisted in developing treatment and rehabilitation plans for dually diagnosed patients, enhancing individualized care.
- Explored therapeutic techniques such as yoga to support patients with depression and anxiety.
Education
Bachelors of Science - Nursing
Prairie View A&M University
Prairie View, TX05-2016
Associate of Science -
Houston Community College
Houston, TX08-2013
Skills
- Patient monitoring
- Medication administration
- Crisis intervention
- Suicide risk assessment
- Crisis management
- Treatment planning
- Group therapy facilitation
- HIPAA compliance
- Communication skills
- Self-awareness
Certification
- Texas Registered Nurse License, 07/2016 - 03/2027
- Basic Life Support CPR, American Heart Association, 10/2024 - 10/2026
- HWC, 04/2027
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Psychiatric Nurse
Westpark Springs Hospital
02.2019 - Current
Psychiatric Nurse
Kingwood Pines Mental Health Hospital
01.2017 - 06.2020
Psychiatric Nurse
Cypress Creek Behavioral Hospital
07.2016 - 08.2017
Bachelors of Science - Nursing
Prairie View A&M University
Associate of Science -
Houston Community College