Chelsea Coleman
Louisville,KY
Summary
Psychiatric Nurse experienced in delivering compassionate care. Well-versed in providing quick intervention, medication and support to patients with mental illness.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Agency Registered Nurse
The Ridge
05.2024 - Current
- Responded to numerous volatile situations and violent outbreaks to restore safety and security of patients and staff.
- Ensured patient safety by closely monitoring behaviors, administering medications as prescribed, and intervening during incidents of aggression or selfharm.
Agency Registered Nurse
The Brook Hospital - KMI
10.2023 - 04.2024
- Promoted a therapeutic environment by establishing rapport, maintaining boundaries, and fostering open communication with patients and families.
- Ensured patient safety by closely monitoring behaviors, administering medications as prescribed, and intervening during incidents of aggression or selfharm.
Agency Registered Nurse
Eastern State Hospital
01.2023 - 10.2023
- Oversaw care of suicidal patients and acted swiftly to reduce risk of harm to themselves or others.
- Responded to numerous volatile situations and violent outbreaks to restore safety and security of patients and staff.
- Explained useful coping methods to relieve depression and anxiety.
- Administered medication and treatments to patients to observe and record responses.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
Psychiatric Registered Nurse- Adolescent
Peace Hospital
05.2021 - 08.2023
- Explained useful coping methods to relieve depression and anxiety.
- Educated patients and families about mental health, diagnoses and treatment options.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Oversaw care of suicidal patients and acted swiftly to reduce risk of harm to themselves or others.
- 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.
Registered Nurse (RN)
Nazareth Home
01.2019 - 12.2020
- Administers specified medication, orally or by subcutaneous or intermuscular injection, and notes time and amount on residents' charts
- Assembles and uses such equipment as catheters and oxygen supplies
- Examines food trays for prescribed diet and feeds residents
- Assures that narcotic records are accurate for shift
- Assists and helps direct the CNA
- Completes skin assessments as assigned
- Completes accident /incident reports as necessary
- May assist with preparation of deceased person for pickup by the funeral home
- Communicates to the physician and the resident family pertinent information
Clinical
Jefferson Community and Technical College
08.2017 - 12.2020
- Completed Clinical rotations at the following locations: Christian Health Center, Treyton Oaks and Park
- Terrace
- Record vital signs including temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate, as directed by medical staff
- Assemble and utilize equipment including catheters, tracheotomy tubes and oxygen supplies
- Observe or examine patients to detect symptoms that may require medical attention, such as bruises or open wounds as well as document and report observations of patient behavior, complaints or physical symptoms to nursing staff.
Education
Master Of Applied Science - Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Northern Kentucky University
12.2025
Bachelor of Science -
Western Governors University
2023
Associate - Nursing
Jefferson Community and Technical College
Practical Nursing -
Jefferson Community And Technical College
2019
Skills
- Therapeutic Facilitation
- Direct Patient Care
Crisis Management- CPI
- Restraint Techniques
- Medication Management
- Team Collaboration
Timeline
Agency Registered Nurse
The Ridge
05.2024 - Current
Agency Registered Nurse
The Brook Hospital - KMI
10.2023 - 04.2024
Agency Registered Nurse
Eastern State Hospital
01.2023 - 10.2023
Psychiatric Registered Nurse- Adolescent
Peace Hospital
05.2021 - 08.2023
Registered Nurse (RN)
Nazareth Home
01.2019 - 12.2020
Clinical
Jefferson Community and Technical College
08.2017 - 12.2020
Master Of Applied Science - Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Northern Kentucky University
Bachelor of Science -
Western Governors University
Associate - Nursing
Jefferson Community and Technical College
Practical Nursing -
Jefferson Community And Technical College
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