Cynthia Dennis
505 Mahaffey Cooley Rd Chesnee ,SC
Summary
Dynamic Psychiatric Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Carolina Center for Behavioral Health, excelling in crisis intervention and medication administration. Proven ability to enhance patient outcomes through empathetic communication and multidisciplinary collaboration, fostering a therapeutic environment that promotes safety and recovery. Committed to advocating for patient rights and well-being.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Carolina Center for Behaviora Health
2700 E Phillips Rd. Greer, SC 29650
05.2022 - Current
- Responded to numerous volatile situations and violent outbreaks to restore safety and security of patients and staff.
- Built trust with patients from various cultural backgrounds through culturally competent care practices tailored to individual needs.
- Ensured patient safety by closely monitoring behaviors, administering medications as prescribed, and intervening during incidents of aggression or selfharm.
- Oversaw care of suicidal patients and acted swiftly to reduce risk of harm to themselves or others.
- Collaborated proactively with psychiatrists to adjust treatment plans based on observed changes in symptoms or behavior patterns among patients.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Promoted a therapeutic environment by establishing rapport, maintaining boundaries, and fostering open communication with patients and families.
- Administered medication and treatments to patients to observe and record responses.
- Performed patient assessments to monitor expected response to medications and altering treatment plans.
- Provided direct quality care to patients by monitoring, recording and evaluating psychiatric conditions.
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Springbrook Behavioral Health
1 Havenwood Ln, Travelers Rest SC, 29690
08.2019 - 08.2020
- Facilitated group therapy sessions for diverse populations addressing issues such as coping skills, anger management, substance abuse recovery, and relapse prevention.
- Conducted therapy for mentally ill patients in group and individual settings to assist patients in achieving normalcy.
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Vidant Duplin Hospital
401 N Main St Kenansville NC 28349
05.2010 - 08.2015
- Demonstrated adaptability by providing coverage in various psychiatric units as needed, maintaining high standards of care across diverse patient populations.
- Explained useful coping methods to relieve depression and anxiety.
- Enhanced treatment efficacy by collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive mental health care.
- Served as a resource for nursing staff, providing guidance in the application of evidence-based practices in the psychiatric setting.
- Optimized clinical decision-making by conducting thorough psychosocial assessments upon admission and throughout patients'' stays.
- Contributed to improved team morale by demonstrating a positive attitude, supporting colleagues during challenging situations, and celebrating shared successes.
- Monitored vital signs, nutritional intake and signs and symptoms of complications to report deviations to supervisor.
- Improved patient outcomes by developing and implementing tailored nursing care plans for individuals with psychiatric disorders.
- Increased patient satisfaction scores by actively listening to concerns, addressing needs, and providing empathetic support during crisis situations.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
Nursing Supervisor
Brian Center Health and Rehabilitation
647 Southeast Railroad St Wallace, NC 28446
12.2007 - 02.2010
- Promoted interdisciplinary collaboration by fostering strong relationships with physicians, therapists, and other healthcare professionals.
- Mentored new nursing staff members to promote adherence to established best practices and foster professional growth.
- Followed all HIPAA rules and regulations regarding patient confidentiality.
- Delegated tasks and provided leadership for five nurses and support personnel.
- Delegated tasks and provided leadership for Number nurses and support personnel.
- Contributed to positive team dynamics as an approachable supervisor who actively listened to concerns from both patients and nurses.
- Streamlined workflow for nursing staff by conducting regular unit assessments and process improvements.
- Answered questions and addressed concerns from employees via email, phone and in person.
- Managed staffing needs efficiently by creating flexible schedules that maximized coverage during peak times without exceeding budget constraints.
- Provided direct nursing care to patients when personnel was short-staffed.
- Organized department in accordance with administrative guidelines in order to provide specified nursing services to meet legal, organizational and medical staff guidelines.
Education
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing Science
Gaston Community College
201 Highway 321 Dallas, NC 2803406.1997
Skills
- Medication administration
- Crisis intervention
- Suicide prevention
- De-escalation techniques
- Safety planning
- Self-care promotion
- Individual counseling
- Client education
- Empathy development
- Discharge planning
- Group therapy facilitation
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
- Care team collaboration
- Substance abuse treatment
- Therapeutic communication
Timeline
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Carolina Center for Behaviora Health
05.2022 - Current
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Springbrook Behavioral Health
08.2019 - 08.2020
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Vidant Duplin Hospital
05.2010 - 08.2015
Nursing Supervisor
Brian Center Health and Rehabilitation
12.2007 - 02.2010
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing Science
Gaston Community College