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Cheryl Walters
Monroe,WI
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Summary
Dedicated Psychiatric Registered Nurse leveraging extensive experience in delivering crisis intervention and individualized care for mental health patients. Proven track record of collaborating within multidisciplinary teams to improve patient outcomes, effectively administer medications, and provide education on health management and disease prevention.
Overview
1
Certification
13
years of professional experience
Work History
TNAALittle Rock, Arkansas
Psychiatric Registered Nurse, Travel
10.2025 - Current
Job overview
- Delivered travel nursing services in Seattle/Tacoma area, enhancing care for geropsych and adolescent behavioral health patients.
- Offered travel nursing support in rural Wisconsin, improving inpatient hospital behavioral health services.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses effectively.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop patient care plans.
- Documented patient assessments and interventions accurately in EPIC.
- Instructed patients and families on health management and disease prevention, promoting better health outcomes.
NuWest GroupBellevue, Washington
Psychiatric Registered Nurse, Travel
05.2025 - 11.2025
Job overview
- Provided travel nursing support in Madison, WI (Mendota Mental Health Institute)
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses effectively.
- Documented patient assessments and interventions accurately in Cerner.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
Amergis
Psychiatric Registered Nurse-Travel
11.2024 - 05.2025
Job overview
- Provided travel RN services in New Mexico (New Mexico Behavioral Health Institute)
- Oversaw care of suicidal patients and acted swiftly to reduce risk of harm to themselves or others.
- Monitored behaviors, administered medications as prescribed, and intervened during incidents of aggression or self-harm to ensure patient safety.
- Demonstrated adaptability by providing coverage in various psychiatric units, maintaining high standards of care across diverse patient populations.
- Built trust with patients from various cultural backgrounds through culturally competent care practices tailored to individual needs.
- Explained useful coping methods to relieve depression and anxiety.
Visiting Nurses Association-Treasure Coast
Psychiatric Registered Nurse Case Manager
07.2023 - 11.2024
Job overview
- Informed physicians of any changes to patients' health or concerns observed during home visits.
- Provided physical assessments, medication, and chronic disease management to home health patients.
- Educated patients and families on disease processes, medications, and treatments.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
Sand Ridge Secure Treatment Center
Nurse Clinician 2
08.2016 - 06.2023
Job overview
- Worked in 300-bed inpatient facility, providing patient care and support.
- Triage, urgent care, and emergency response.
- Health Services Unit - Clinic setting, patient education.
- Manage patients with psychosis, suicidal ideation, self-harm, seclusion/restraints.
- Assisted in coordinating surgery preparations and recovery in skilled care unit.
- Manage acute exacerbations of mental or chronic illness.
Agrace Hospicecare Inc
Registered Nurse, Case Manager
07.2014 - 08.2016
Job overview
- Create and implement Plan of Care for end of life
- Home health visits
- Supervise CNAs
- Emergency crisis care and symptom management
- Work with Interdisciplinary Team to meet end of life needs
Correct Care Solutions, Dane Co Jail
Registered Nurse
08.2013 - 07.2014
Job overview
- Managed opioid and alcohol withdrawal protocols, ensuring patient safety and effective recovery
- Conducted nursing pathway assessments to evaluate patient needs and care plans.
- Triaged urgent care cases, prioritized daily schedule and managed sick call visits
- Med transcription, and administration
Education
Western Governors UniversitySalt Lake City, UT
Bachelor of Science from Nursing
03-2018
University Overview
Madison CollegeMadison, WI
Associate Degree from Nursing
05-2013
University Overview
Skills
- Patient care assessment
- Medication knowledge and administration
- Clinical documentation
- EHR proficiency including Epic
- Crisis resolution and de-escalation
- Suicide prevention strategies
- Mental health management
- Psychiatric evaluation techniques
- Restraint methods
- Safety protocols and operational standards
- Client education and support
- Trauma recovery strategies
- Complex problem solving
- Compassion and empathy
Certification
- Licensed Registered Nurse, since 2013 (WI compact/multi-state)
- BLS American Heart Association
- APNA Transitions in Practice
- Licensed Registered Nurse, Oregon (2025)
Timeline
Psychiatric Registered Nurse, Travel
TNAA
10.2025 - Current
Psychiatric Registered Nurse, Travel
NuWest Group
05.2025 - 11.2025
Psychiatric Registered Nurse-Travel
Amergis
11.2024 - 05.2025
Psychiatric Registered Nurse Case Manager
Visiting Nurses Association-Treasure Coast
07.2023 - 11.2024
Nurse Clinician 2
Sand Ridge Secure Treatment Center
08.2016 - 06.2023
Registered Nurse, Case Manager
Agrace Hospicecare Inc
07.2014 - 08.2016
Registered Nurse
Correct Care Solutions, Dane Co Jail
08.2013 - 07.2014
Western Governors University
Bachelor of Science from Nursing
Madison College
Associate Degree from Nursing