DANA EVANS
Amanda,OH
Summary
Experienced psychiatric RN with 14 years of behavioral health care, skilled in psychiatric assessment, mental status evaluation, psychotropic medication administration, and suicide precautions. Known for calm crisis intervention and safe, compassionate patient support.
Overview
1
1
Certification
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
RN
OSU Wexner Medical Center
Columbus, Ohio
09.2012 - Current
- Administered prescribed psychotropic medications, monitoring for adverse reactions to ensure patient safety.
- Maintained safety protocols during suicide watch, restraints, and crisis situations.
- Used therapeutic communication and calm intervention methods to de-escalate agitated patients.
- Facilitated psychiatric patient assessments in behavioral health unit, documenting mental status observations to inform treatment plans.
- Documented patient behavior changes in daily logs and communicated changes to the psychiatry team and nursing staff.
- Provided education to patients and families on medications, coping skills, and discharge instructions to promote recovery and self-management.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - REGISTERED NURSE
UNIVERSITY OF RIO GRANDE
Rio Grande, OH05-2011
Skills
- Psychiatric assessment
- Mental status evaluation
- Medication administration
- Crisis intervention
- Suicide precautions
- Behavioral charting
- Discharge planning
- Patient education
- Team collaboration
Certification
- PSYCHIATRIC CERTIFICATION since 2015
Timeline
RN
OSU Wexner Medical Center
09.2012 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - REGISTERED NURSE
UNIVERSITY OF RIO GRANDE