Chelsea C. Gause BSc,BSN,RN

• Administered medications and treatments to pediatric patients to manage symptoms and promote healing.
• Monitored pediatric patient conditions to identify changes and respond promptly.
• Treated and educated parents of neonates with high bilirubin levels through the program called Home Tomorrow.
• Helped young patients feel comfortable with procedures and immunizations.
• Documented pediatric patient care to maintain accurate and complete medical records.
• Educated patients and families on health topics, medications and treatments to increase understanding and improve health outcomes.

• Developed and implemented strategies to improve labor and delivery processes and patient outcomes.
• Supported physicians in both planned and emergency Cesarean section procedures.
• Responded to emergency situations such as pre-eclampsia, early labor, and fetal distress.
• Aided with induction of labor for women suffering from complications such as preeclampsia.
• Took records of birthdates and times, baby weights, lengths, head circumferences and APGAR scores.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to foster smooth transitions of newborns to maternal child unit.
• Assisted doctors in monitoring baby and mother health during labor.
• Coordinated care of low and high-risk laboring women of childbearing age and immediate stabilization of newborn following delivery.
• Assisted physician during delivery, examination and surgical procedures by anticipating needs, encouraging patient, and attending to baby after birth.
• Counseled families and patients through postpartum issues.
• Supported mothers during epidural placement and patient controlled analgesia to block pain from labor contractions and during birth.
• Coached new mothers with breastfeeding techniques, postpartum self-care and infant care to promote easier transition into motherhood.
• Provided emotional support and guidance to new mothers and families during labor, delivery and postpartum.
• Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
• Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.

• Practices under RN license .Utilizes clinical judgement and decision making to deliver high-quality nursing care on C61, a Gold level Beacon Award Neuroscience Critical Care Unit.
• Demonstrates safe practice, while fostering compassionate patient/family relationships, and collaborates with multidisciplinary team members to coordinate evidence-based care for neurosurgical and neurology patients (i.e. ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes, seizure disorders, infections of the nervous system, autoimmune diseases) as well as giving care to critical non-neuro medical patients.
• Completing a yearlong Vizient/American Association of College of Nursing (AACN) Nurse Residency Program and an accompanying Evidence Based Practice Project.
• Completed a three month Neuroscience Internship Program for new graduate neuro nurse residents.
• Diabetes Unit champion
• SPIRIT AWARD Recipient

Psychiatric Emergency Care Technician:

• Operated under the direction of licensed nursing professionals and pursued
  opportunities for learning new skills.
  Maintained safe and comfortable environment for each patient to promote
  client happiness and safety.
• Cared for patients in emergency situations in a Level 1 Trauma Center.
  
  Patient Care Technician in Women's Health:
• Cared for pregnant women expecting imminent birth and for babies
  immediately after birth on the Women and Infant Unit.
• Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise, and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support.
• Administered personal nursing assistance in pre-and post-operative
  situations.
• Delivered quality patient care from admission to discharge through direct
  supervision of nursing staff.
• Collected biological specimens for laboratory transport to complete
  diagnostic tests.
• Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.

• Operated under the direction of licensed behavioral and nursing professionals and pursued
  opportunities for learning new skills.
• Maintained safe and comfortable environment for each patient to promote
  client happiness and safety.
• Cared and learned how to help children with behavioral health challenges .

• Collaborated with court, law enforcement ,and community providers.
• Delivered comprehensive therapeutic services to children, adolescents and adults involved with child welfare and prevention services.
• Testified under oath to help the court make custody decisions.
• Referred clients to social services agencies.
  Offered therapeutic services and crisis intervention to emotionally disturbed children and adolescents.
• Maintained regular contact with clients, including visiting clients' homes.
  Facilitated Child and family Team meetings (CFTM).
• Interviewed and evaluated clients, including conducting safety and risk assessments.
• Assessed clients for abuse and neglect and compiled documentation for court reports.
  Wrote reports and case summaries and compiled work records.
• Administered drug screens to various clients.
• Transported children to various appointments.
• Heavily engaged with the client's school by attending meetings to address various needs.
  Testified at juvenile court hearings regarding the patient's history and present behavior.

• Recorded client information on special flow sheets, accurately indicating suicidal precautions, sleep patterns and restraints.
• Participated in the development and implementation of client's behavioral programs by providing care and close supervision of facility clients and documenting behavior, by developing positive relationships with clients and co-workers and following facility policies and procedures, by implementing treatment plans and providing crisis intervention as necessary.
• Facilitated a smooth discharge by encouraging and reassuring clients throughout their transitions.

• Observed and monitored client behavior and responses to treatment.
• Monitored client census by uploading reports through, Evolve computer system, and recorded admissions, discharges, doctor appointments and site visit data.
• Developed and implemented treatment plans and modified when needed.
• Presented case history material to review and promoted discussion with other staff members.
• Developed goal-oriented psychoeducational and activity therapy groups to improve client's level of functioning.
• Attended the annual employee conference in Memphis , TN .
• Trained in substance abuse, co-occurring disorders, and the effect of employment and housing issues on mental health.
• Provided transportation for youth to and from school and enrolled youth in school with (IEP and 504 plans).
• Completed monthly audits for all youth.
  Completed all shopping for youth (food and clothing expenses) .
• Used Re-Education of Emotionally Disturbed Children therapy model (Re-Ed).
• Presented case history material to review and discuss with other staff members .

• Recorded client information on special flow sheets, indicating medical precautions.
  Participant in the Behavioral Mental Health Day on Capitol Hill , while engaging with legislative officials, and expressed the need to keep Mental Health and Substance Abuse funding.
• Developed information by regularly attending professional conferences and workshops.
• Led educational classes and lectures at local community mental health centers to expand awareness of Mental Health symptoms and issues.
• Gained extensive skills with phone etiquette and public communication while with NAMI.
  Observed and shadowed highly skilled mental health and medical staff.