CONNIE SUAREZ-HICKEY
Summary
I am an experienced nurse with 20 years of ICU expertise and 1.5 years of inpatient psychiatric nursing experience. I am seeking a position as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner to apply my extensive clinical knowledge, compassionate patient care, and strong assessment skills. Proven ability to provide comprehensive mental health assessments, develop and implement treatment plans, and deliver evidence-based interventions for diverse patient populations. Dedicated to promoting holistic wellness, fostering therapeutic relationships, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes. Committed to ongoing professional development and staying abreast of the latest advancements in psychiatric care.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Providence St. Patrick Hospital Psychiatric Unit
01.2022 - Current
- Educate patients and families about mental health, diagnoses, and treatment options.
- Provide direct quality care to patients by monitoring, recording, and evaluating psychiatric conditions.
- Administer medication and treatments to patients to observe and record their responses.
- Communicate with healthcare team members to plan, implement, and enhance treatment strategies.
Registered Nurse
Marcus Daly Memorial Hospital
06.2017 - Current
- Educate patients, families, and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease processes, and management and lifestyle options.
- Establish and maintain successful relationships with patients, families, and physicians by utilizing exemplary communication and active listening skills.
- Develop and implement an individualized care plan for each hospice patient while following physician instructions.
- Recognize and understand specific stages of the dying process, providing comfort-based care during vulnerable times.
Registered Nurse
Providence St. Patrick Hospital ICU
07.2002 - 01.2022
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatments to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- 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.
Education
Masters Degree - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Frontier Nursing University
Versailles, KY06.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Great Falls
Great Falls, MT06.2016
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Montgomery College
Takoma Park, MD05.1996
Skills
- 25 years of nursing experience
- Excellent communication skills
- Work well with vulnerable patient populations
- Charge nurse leadership skills
- Excellent assessment skills
- Work well with all personality types
Gardening, camping, fishing, hiking
I love to take long walks/hikes with my dog. We also go camping any chance we get! Our camping adventures always include fishing, hiking, and good food.
Timeline
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Providence St. Patrick Hospital Psychiatric Unit
01.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse
Marcus Daly Memorial Hospital
06.2017 - Current
Registered Nurse
Providence St. Patrick Hospital ICU
07.2002 - 01.2022
Masters Degree - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Frontier Nursing University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Great Falls
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Montgomery College
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