Daphne Mayes
Indianapolis,IN
Summary
Enthusiastic registered nurse with excellent people skills and a dedicated work ethic. Demonstrates medical procedure competency for patients with neurological deficits and psychiatric mental health illnesses. Desire a position to broaden nursing experiences. Maintains neurology and psychiatric awareness. Qualified critical care nurse. Palliative care experience with patient/family-focused patient evaluation/intervention. Thorough physical assessments.
Outgoing Psychiatric Staff Nurse with terrific people skills, friendly demeanor and strong talents in caring for individuals. Effective leader consistently finding ways to improve healthcare quality. Certified in CPR.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse Geriatric Psychiatry
Assurance Health System
Indianapolis, IN
09.2017 - Current
- Assists the patient in understanding the nature of emotional disturbances and accepting the need for treatment
- Consults with psychiatrists and other behavioral health staff in designing appropriate treatment plans for patients
- Makes nursing diagnosis of the medical and emotional status of patients and recommends treatment options
- Administers and notes reactions to psychotropic drugs and other medications
Registered Nurse Neurological Science ICU
Mercy Health - St. Vincent Medical Center
Toledo, OH
07.2015 - 06.2017
- Chronic patient care in neuro step-down/ICU/palliative unit, adeptly handling all aspects of treatment from medication to wound care to education of patients suffering from brain, central and peripheral nervous system disorders
- Pharmacological and non-pharmacological management and treatment of various neurological disorders and diseases
- Self-directed with astute judgment skills
- High level of personal accountability
- Primary care, assessment and evaluation of patients after having neurosurgery, experiencing brain injuries, suffering spinal damage or experiencing neurological trauma
- Providing care after surgery, updating medical records, administering medicine, monitoring neurological functions, working in collaboration with physicians and specialists
Air Traffic Controller Facility Watch Supervisor
United States Navy
Pensacola, Florida
12.1988 - 12.2008
- Control air traffic on and within vicinity of airport and movement of air traffic between altitude sectors and control centers according to established procedures and policies
- Authorize, regulate, and control flights according to government regulations to expedite and ensure flight safety
- Direct pilots to runways when space is available, or direct them to maintain a traffic pattern until there is space for them to land and maintain records and reports as required under federal law
- Alert airport emergency services in cases of emergency and when aircraft are experiencing difficulties
- Complete daily activity reports and keep records of messages from aircraft
- Issue landing and take-off authorizations and instructions
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Lourdes University
2015
Skills
- Evaluation of patients
- Maintain records
- Treatment plans
- Wound care
- Psychiatry and mental health
- Geriatric care experience
- Patient-focused care
- Patient assessments
- Charting and clinical documentation
Certification
Basic Life Support Provider - September 2024
Timeline
Registered Nurse Geriatric Psychiatry
Assurance Health System
09.2017 - Current
Registered Nurse Neurological Science ICU
Mercy Health - St. Vincent Medical Center
07.2015 - 06.2017
Air Traffic Controller Facility Watch Supervisor
United States Navy
12.1988 - 12.2008
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Lourdes University
Similar Profiles
Tiffany BatemaneTiffany Batemane
Scheduling Coordinator at Assurance Health SystemScheduling Coordinator at Assurance Health System
British PearsonBritish Pearson
Patient Care/Mental Health Technician at Assurance Health SystemPatient Care/Mental Health Technician at Assurance Health System
Detria WrightDetria Wright
Health Information Management Senior at Assurance Health SystemHealth Information Management Senior at Assurance Health System