Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
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Accomplishments
Certification
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David Blindauer

Dothan,AL

Summary

Accomplished Psychiatric Nurse with extensive experience in providing exceptional care in various settings, including in patient hospitals and correctional facilities. Expert in de-escalation techniques and medication education, demonstrating a 100% commitment to patient recovery. Excelled in multidisciplinary collaboration, significantly improving patient outcomes through effective communication and empathy.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Travel Psychiatric Nurse

Supplemental Health Care
03.2024 - Current
  • Educated patients and families about mental health, diagnoses and treatment options.
  • Explained useful coping methods to relieve depression and anxiety.
  • Deescalated agitated patients using verbal interventions before resorting to physical restraints or seclusion when necessary.
  • Administered psychotropic medications as prescribed, monitoring side effects and adjusting dosages as needed under physician guidance.
  • Administered medication and treatments to patients to observe and record responses.
  • Provided direct quality care to patients by monitoring, recording and evaluating psychiatric conditions.
  • Documented clinical observations in electronic medical records, ensuring accuracy while maintaining confidentiality according to HIPAA regulations.
  • Managed challenging patient behaviors with patience and empathy, utilizing therapeutic interventions to help individuals regain control over their emotions.

Psychiatric Registered Nurse

University of Alabama at Birmingham
07.2022 - 03.2023

Same as above.

Psychiatric Registered Nurse

Brookwood Baptist Medical Center
01.2022 - 07.2022

Same as above

Travel Psychiatric Registered Nurse

Trustaff
03.2020 - 12.2021

Same as above.

Psychiatric Registered Nurse

Windmoor Healthcare
10.2018 - 03.2020

Same as above.

Psychiatric Registered Nurse

Emerald Coast Behavioral Hospital
08.2018 - 10.2018

Same as above.

LPN Charge Nurse

Esterling Correctional Prison
01.2014 - 07.2018

Same as above.

LPN Charge Nurse

Henry County Health And Rehab
06.2013 - 01.2014

same as above

LPN

Southeast Medical Center
01.2013 - 06.2013

Same as above.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice

Troy University
Troy, AL
05-2008

Associate of Science - LPN

George C Wallace Community College
Dothan, AL
05-2013

Bachelor of Science - BSN

Troy University
Troy, AL
05-2018

Skills

  • Restraint techniques
  • De-escalation techniques
  • Team collaboration
  • Medication education
  • Discharge planning
  • Emergency medical administration
  • Multidisciplinary collaboration
  • Nursing unit collaboration

Accomplishments

  • Supervised team of 8 staff members.
  • Collaborated with team of 15 in the development of restraint reduction techniques.

Certification

  • CPR/AED Certification
  • First Aid Certification
  • Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)

Timeline

Travel Psychiatric Nurse

Supplemental Health Care
03.2024 - Current

Psychiatric Registered Nurse

University of Alabama at Birmingham
07.2022 - 03.2023

Psychiatric Registered Nurse

Brookwood Baptist Medical Center
01.2022 - 07.2022

Travel Psychiatric Registered Nurse

Trustaff
03.2020 - 12.2021

Psychiatric Registered Nurse

Windmoor Healthcare
10.2018 - 03.2020

Psychiatric Registered Nurse

Emerald Coast Behavioral Hospital
08.2018 - 10.2018

LPN Charge Nurse

Esterling Correctional Prison
01.2014 - 07.2018

LPN Charge Nurse

Henry County Health And Rehab
06.2013 - 01.2014

LPN

Southeast Medical Center
01.2013 - 06.2013
  • CPR/AED Certification
  • First Aid Certification
  • Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice

Troy University

Associate of Science - LPN

George C Wallace Community College

Bachelor of Science - BSN

Troy University
David Blindauer