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Cherry Akins

Maricopa,AZ

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Detox Nurse

Buena Vista Recovery
07.2024 - Current

Skilled in managing withdrawal symptoms, and administering detox treatments. Provide compassionate, individualized care and support during detox. Respond effectively to medical emergencies during detoxification. Work with multidisciplinary teams to create and implement treatment plans.

Psych Mental Health Nurse

Mill Brook Support, Phoenix Veterans Hospital
04.2023 - 03.2024

Provided care in a lockdown unit for veterans with psychiatric and behavioral health diagnoses. Utilized psychiatric nursing skills to assess and manage patients' mental health needs. Administered medications, and implemented restraint protocols as needed. Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop and adjust treatment plans.

Registered Nurse

ABI Staffing
12.2022 - 04.2023

Assessed the physical and mental status of patients, analyzing complaints and symptoms. Administered and monitored medications and therapies according to treatment plans. Provided emergency response to critically ill patients, ensuring timely and effective care. Collaborated with healthcare teams to adjust care plans based on patient responses.

Acute Psych Nurse

Mind 24-7
12.2021 - 12.2022

Collaborated with physicians to assess and treat patients with acute psychiatric conditions. Educated patients, families, and caregivers on mental health diagnoses and treatment plans. Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and coordinated next steps in treatment.

Psych Nurse

Valley Hospital
04.2019 - 08.2021

Delivered patient care, stabilized individuals, and organized subsequent treatment plans.

Collaborated with physicians to assess and treat patients with acute psychiatric conditions, ensuring comprehensive care plans. Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and coordinated subsequent treatment steps for optimal recovery.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Registered Nursing

American Sentinal University
Waterbury, CT
12-2024

Associate of Science - Registered Nurse

Medtech College
Indianapolis, IN
07-2015

Accomplishments

  • Awarded the Daisy Award August 2023

Timeline

Detox Nurse

Buena Vista Recovery
07.2024 - Current

Psych Mental Health Nurse

Mill Brook Support, Phoenix Veterans Hospital
04.2023 - 03.2024

Registered Nurse

ABI Staffing
12.2022 - 04.2023

Acute Psych Nurse

Mind 24-7
12.2021 - 12.2022

Psych Nurse

Valley Hospital
04.2019 - 08.2021

Bachelor of Science - Registered Nursing

American Sentinal University

Associate of Science - Registered Nurse

Medtech College
Cherry Akins