Christopher D'Amore
Portland,OR
Summary
A compassionate Psychiatric RN with over five years of experience in acute hospital settings and residential care for individuals with severe and persistent mental illness. Known for professionalism, integrity, strong organizational skills, critical thinking, and a team-oriented work approach. Experienced in providing patient care during crises, building rapport, and conducting educational initiatives. Committed to providing patient centered care and ensuring fair treatment of patients.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Columbia Care Services
10.2022 - Current
- Provided nursing care for residential homes serving clients with severe and persistent mental illness.
- Conducted assessments, administered injections, and provided medication education and training to non-licensed staff.
- Trained and delegated care tasks, reviewed medication orders for transcription, and managed electronic medication administration records (eMAR).
- Prepared facilities for licensing with attention to detail and effective prioritization.
- Mentored newly hired nurses.
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Columbia Memorial Hospital
02.2022 - 09.2022
- Administered medication and treatments to patients on a 22 bed psychiatric unit.
- Provided direct quality care by monitoring, recording and evaluating psychiatric conditions.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patients.
- Performed patient assessments to monitor expected response to medications and treatment plans.
- Educated patients and families about mental health, diagnoses and treatment options.
Charge Registered Nurse
Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center
11.2020 - 10.2021
- Mentored staff nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Documented information in patients' electronic medical record, relaying information to clinicians and care providers to facilitate continuity of care.
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Columbia Care Services
04.2020 - 11.2020
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute psychiatric incidents.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Trained and supervised non-licensed staff on medication administration and scope appropriate delegable tasks.
- Communicated with multidisciplinary team members to plan and implement treatment strategies.
Home Health RN Case Manager
Advocates For Life Skills & Opportunities
04.2019 - 03.2020
- Provided physical assessments, medication, and chronic disease management to home health patients with developmental disabilities.
- Designed individual safety plans and managed ongoing client care through detailed assessments and reviewing documentation.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to caregivers to maintain care consistency.
- Triaged & coordinated medical transportation for medical emergencies as needed.
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Cedar Hills Hospital
09.2017 - 11.2018
- Provided medication and milieu management for a 14-bed unit comprised of patients stabilizing from mental health crises, psychosis, gravely disabled functioning, suicidal ideation and/or homicidal ideation.
- Collaborated to develop plans-of-care with multidisciplinary treatment teams to assess and monitor patient progress throughout hospital stay.
- Implemented Oregon State regulations concerning notifications of mental illness, 14-day diversion programs, and psychiatric commitments.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Portland Community College
Portland, OR06.2017
Bachelor of Arts - English Language And Literature
State University of New York At Albany
Albany, NY06.2003
Skills
- Medication Management
- Client Education
- Care Team Collaboration
- Crisis Resolution
- Accurate Documentation
- Safety Protocols
- Healthcare Personnel Supervision
- EMR Systems
- Emergency Response
Certification
Handle with Care, 2017
Annual VPI training, 2023
LEAP Training, 2023
BLS, Current
Timeline
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Columbia Care Services
10.2022 - Current
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Columbia Memorial Hospital
02.2022 - 09.2022
Charge Registered Nurse
Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center
11.2020 - 10.2021
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Columbia Care Services
04.2020 - 11.2020
Home Health RN Case Manager
Advocates For Life Skills & Opportunities
04.2019 - 03.2020
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Cedar Hills Hospital
09.2017 - 11.2018
Associate of Science - Nursing
Portland Community College
Bachelor of Arts - English Language And Literature
State University of New York At Albany
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