Christie Edwards
Pearl ,MS
Summary
Psychiatric Nurse experienced in delivering compassionate care with career spanning 10 years. Friendly professional with exceptional knowledge of medications, medical terminology and not only psychiatric conditions, but medical conditions as well. Well-versed in providing quick intervention, medication and support to patients with acute, chronic and drug induced mental illness. Outgoing Psychiatric Staff Nurse with terrific people skills, friendly demeanor and strong talents in caring for individuals. Effective leader consistently finding ways to improve healthcare quality. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Psychiatric Nurse
St Dominic Hospital
Jackson, MS
06.2012 - Current
- Oversaw care of suicidal patients and acted swiftly to reduce risk of harm to themselves or others.
- Performed patient assessments to monitor expected response to medications and altering treatment plans.
- Explained useful coping methods to relieve depression and anxiety.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Provided direct quality care to patients by monitoring, recording and evaluating psychiatric conditions.
- Conducted therapy for mentally ill patients in group and individual settings to assist patients in achieving normalcy.
Poison Control Call Center RN
Mississippi Poison Control Center At UMMC
Jackson, MS
02.2010 - 06.2012
- Obtained case history and gathered triage information to determine appropriate avenue for care.
- Counseled patients via telephone according to established guidelines and protocols, advising on provider-established plans of care.
- Relayed triage information and facilitated communication between provider and patient concerning patient disposition.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Monitored compliance and evaluated effectiveness of home treatment instructions.
- Suggested appropriate disposition to acting physicians based on assessment.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Mississippi Baptist Medical Center
Jackson, MS
02.2009 - 02.2010
- 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.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
- Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens and pain management techniques.
- Managed caseload of 6-7 patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy and wound care.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
Clinical Research Coordinator/OB-GYN Clinic RN
University Of Mississippi Medical Center, UMMC
Jackson, MS
05.2004 - 06.2009
- Worked with principal investigator and sponsors to facilitate daily trial activities and comply with research protocols.
- Collected data and followed research protocols, operations manuals and case report form requirements.
- Maintained compliance with protocols covering patient care and clinical trial operations.
- Screened patient records, databases and physician referrals to identify prospective candidates for research studies.
- Participated in initiation visits and investigator meetings, implementing trials in accordance with study timelines and budgets.
- Followed informed consent processes and maintained records.
- Gathered and processed lab specimens at appropriate times during study.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
PACU Registered Nurse/Well Baby and NICU RN
Woman's Hospital
Flowood, MS
02.1999 - 05.2004
- Administered medications and fluids and checked vital signs on critically ill newborns.
- Communicated with family members and loved ones to provide information about patient care, treatments and medical options.
- Followed policies, procedures and hospital regulations for protocol compliance and patient safety.
- Assessed, evaluated and cared for well-baby neonatal patients.
- Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute respiratory distress.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Triaged patients and delegated treatment needs to qualified staff and specialized departments.
- Assessed needs of new mothers and advised mothers about child care topics.
- Demonstrated how to express milk and store it in bottles for later feeds.
- Promoted available resources and connected individuals with services.
- Evaluated patients' pain levels, implementing correct dosage of medication to alleviate discomfort.
- Took vitals and assessed patients in recovery room following surgical procedures.
- Kept meticulous charting notes regarding patient assessments and medications, later transferring information into records management system.
Clinic RN
Dr Mary Hawkins OB/GYN
Flowood, MS
10.1997 - 02.1999
- Built meaningful relationships with patients and families for optimal care.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers about conditions and treatments.
- Planned and implemented patient care to treat conditions or mitigate symptoms.
- Partnered with support technicians, nursing staff and social workers to coordinate services.
- Administered medications and topic treatments to address patient symptoms.
- Observed and assessed patients to identify concerning symptoms.
- Improved patient well-being by offering advice on preventive health measures.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Called in medications to patient's preferred pharmacy.
Education
No Degree - Elementary Education
Mississippi College
Clinton, MSAssociate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Hinds Community College
Raymond, MS12.1997
Skills
- Patient Relationships
- Medication Management
- Mental Disability Management
- Therapeutic Care Plans
- Progress Evaluation
- Restraint Techniques
- Health Management
- Strong clinical judgment
- Chronic disease management
- Intravenous therapy
Certification
I am currently certified in CPI and BLS
Timeline
Psychiatric Nurse
St Dominic Hospital
06.2012 - Current
Poison Control Call Center RN
Mississippi Poison Control Center At UMMC
02.2010 - 06.2012
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Mississippi Baptist Medical Center
02.2009 - 02.2010
Clinical Research Coordinator/OB-GYN Clinic RN
University Of Mississippi Medical Center, UMMC
05.2004 - 06.2009
PACU Registered Nurse/Well Baby and NICU RN
Woman's Hospital
02.1999 - 05.2004
Clinic RN
Dr Mary Hawkins OB/GYN
10.1997 - 02.1999
No Degree - Elementary Education
Mississippi College
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Hinds Community College
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