Dalton Moss
Oldtown,MD
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated with strong commitment to patient care and well-being. Possesses foundational knowledge in medical procedures and patient care, with skills in monitoring vital signs and administering medications. Aims to make significant impact on patient outcomes through effective care and empathy.
Developed critical skills in high-pressure healthcare environments, focusing on patient care, communication, and teamwork. Looking to transition into new field, bringing proficiency in handling medical emergencies and patient interactions. Aims to leverage these transferrable skills to contribute effectively in new professional setting.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Thomas B Finan Center
02.2025 - Current
- Performed comprehensive mental-status and risk assessments on court-ordered and voluntary patients, identifying suicide and violence risk and initiating appropriate safety plans.
- Managed acute agitation and psychosis through evidence-based medication administration and advanced de-escalation techniques.
- Coordinated care with psychiatrists, forensic psychologists, security personnel, social workers, and legal teams to develop treatment plans that met therapeutic and legal requirements.
- Maintained legally defensible documentation, prepared progress reports for case conferences and court appearances, and supported multidisciplinary hearings.
- Trained and mentored new nursing staff on forensic care protocols, seclusion and restraint alternatives, and crisis intervention.
Registered Nurse
Joseph S. Massie Unit
07.2024 - 02.2025
- Conducted admission assessments, withdrawal scoring, and ongoing monitoring for patients undergoing detox and early recovery.
- Administered and titrated medications for withdrawal and maintenance therapy, provided PRN treatments, and recognized medical complications requiring higher-level care.
- Delivered trauma-informed, motivational interviewing–based interventions and patient education on overdose prevention, naloxone use, and relapse-prevention strategies.
- Collaborated with case managers and community providers to arrange discharge planning, outpatient treatment, and housing resources.
- Documented clinical status, behavioral incidents, and care plans with accuracy and timeliness.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Frostburg State University
Frostburg, MD05-2025
Associate of Science - Nursing
Allegany College of Maryland
Cumberland, MD05-2024
Skills
- Clinical Assessment: Mental-status exams; withdrawal scoring; suicide and aggression risk assessment
- Crisis Management: De-escalation; emergency medication administration; rapid triage
- Medication Management: IV and oral administration; controlled substances protocols; titration for withdrawal
- Therapeutic Communication: Motivational interviewing; trauma-informed care; nonjudgmental patient engagement
- Legal and Safety: Forensic documentation; court report preparation; seclusion and restraint policy adherence
- Care Coordination: Discharge planning; multidisciplinary team collaboration; community referrals
- Technical: EHR documentation; vital-sign monitoring; basic wound care and medical-surgical skills
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Thomas B Finan Center
02.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse
Joseph S. Massie Unit
07.2024 - 02.2025
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Frostburg State University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Allegany College of Maryland