Charles Lee, MSN, RN

• Provided direct quality care to patients by monitoring, recording and evaluating psychiatric conditions.
• Responded to numerous volatile situations and violent outbreaks to restore safety and security of patients and staff.
• Administered medication and treatments to patients to observe and record responses.
• Performed patient assessments to monitor expected response to medications and altering treatment plans.
• Oversaw care of suicidal patients and acted swiftly to reduce risk of harm to themselves or others.
• Explained useful coping methods to relieve depression and anxiety.
• Conducted therapy for mentally ill patients in group and individual settings to assist patients in achieving normalcy.
• Coordinated with medical and paramedical professionals to provide appropriate input and effectively formulate and implement treatment plans for patients.
• Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
• Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
• Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
• Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.

I am pursuing a specialty change from psychiatry and I have a goal of obtaining a nursing role in leadership.

• Provided care to patients with hematology and oncology related diagnoses utilizing latest technology available and modern best nursing practice.
• Managed health care needs of individuals experiencing real or threatened impact of cancer related diseases including acute and chronic hematologic and oncologic disease processes.
• Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
• Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
• Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
• Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
• Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
• Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
• Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
• Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
• Monitored patient reactions to chemotherapy and carefully documented and reported findings.
• Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.

I resigned from this unit with < 1 year of experience due being able to assist my parents financially due to my father's health. I was recruited for my psychiatric skillset to help serve the local psychiatric population as a travel psychiatric RN.

• Provided additional support to nursing personnel and patients throughout six units within the Center for Psychiatric Medicine (CPM) and UAB Hospital acute care for the duration of one 12hr shift.
• Offered patients additional support when in crisis.
• Created and maintained a safe, supportive, and structured environment where patients could be successful.
• Served as the lead responder for behavioral emergency response team (BERT) calls throughout the hospital.
• Fostered excellence by example by "setting pace" and being hands on mentor to clinical staff.
• Monitored and inspected staff processes to eliminate hazards posed for both patients and staff while ensuring continuous compliance with regulations.
• Orchestrated quality-driven, cost-effective care in high-acuity psychiatric setting.

I resigned from this position in pursuit of obtaining more medical experience to increase my professional nursing competence for a future in nursing leadership and administration.

• Provided direct quality care to patients by monitoring, recording and evaluating psychiatric conditions.
• Minimized hospital stays with recovery-centered approaches, reducing average in-patient stay length.
• Responded to numerous volatile situations and violent outbreaks to restore safety and security of patients and staff.
• Administered psychotropic medications and treatments to patients to observe and record responses.
• Oversaw care of suicidal patients and acted swiftly to reduce risk of harm to themselves or others.
• Explained useful coping methods to relieve depression and anxiety.
• Recognized individuals under influence of drugs or alcohol and typical behaviors associated with each.
• Performed client intake procedures according to internal standards for new admissions.
• Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes.
• 100 (+) Hours of Charge Nurse Experience - led successful team comprised of RNs and ancillary staff.
• Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
• Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.

I resigned from this position due to getting promoted to being a Psychiatric Milieu Coordinator.

• Maintained quality care and comfort for patients who'd undergone surgical procedures related to ENT, oral, plastics, and urological diagnoses.
• Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions..
• Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
• Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
• Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
• Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
• Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
• Managed care from admission to discharge.
• Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
• Collected blood and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
• Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
• Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
• Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
• Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
• Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.

I resigned from this unit due to being interested in psychiatry.

• Delivered age-appropriate medical care for adult, and geriatric ICU patients.
• Oversaw various aspects of telemetry by administering PA catheters and arterials, vasoactive drugs, titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation and chest tubes.
• Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute respiratory distress.
• Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals and analyzed records and charts to define care requirements.
• Observed patients' vital signs and administered physician-prescribed medications and treatments.
• Recorded patients' medical status and treatment details in electronic charts to accurately document medical care.
• Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
• Developed and implemented patient care plans based on physicians' instructions and generally accepted nursing practices.
• Coordinated patients' post-discharge treatment plans with physicians and other nurses to promote continuity of medical care.
• Maintained respectful treatment environment that honored patients' and families' cultural and religious traditions and preferences.
• Effectively prioritized assignments, executing care based on each patient's relative condition and delegating tasks to available personnel deliver safe and efficient care.
• Followed HCA ethical values and principles and adhered to HIPAA medical record regulations to promote patients' privacy.
• Guided and educated patients and caregivers on diagnoses, disease management, preventive measures, medication use and self-care to foster consistency in care administration.

I resigned from this position due to accepting a position at UAB Hospital to obtain experience and tuition assistance for my goal of obtaining higher education in nursing.

• Assisted in direct patient care of all age groups from neonate through geriatrics.
• Assisted with patient transfers and surgical preparations.
• Collected, labeled and transported specimens to prepare for laboratory testing.
• Assisted with activities of daily living by helping patients with bathing, changing clothes, eating and daily hygiene tasks.
• Assessed patients and assisted in devising treatment methods designed to reduce pain and discomfort.
• Recorded vital signs and intake and output.
• Supported nursing staff by identifying and reporting changes in patient condition, evaluating safety concerns and assisting with treatment procedures.
• Utilized wheelchairs and hospital beds to transfer patients from room to X-ray or lab.

I resigned from this position due to completing ADN school and becoming a RN.