Dawn England

• Assisting people with mental illness in taking medications and other needs
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to create holistic and integrated mental health care for patients.
• Advocated for patient rights and maintained safe, therapeutic environment conducive to healing and recovery.
• Educated patients and families on mental health conditions, treatments, coping strategies, and available resources.
• Developed strong rapport with patients, fostering trust and open communication essential for effective treatment plans.
• Assessed patients' physical and mental status by analyzing complaints and symptoms.
• Performed frequent ongoing assessments of patients' status to address changes.
• Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
• Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive care for patients, addressing both physical and mental health needs

• Take clients to appointments and outings,
• Conducted crisis interventions and de-escalation techniques to ensure patient safety during high-risk situations.
• Developed strong rapport with patients, fostering trust and open communication essential for effective treatment plans.
• Maintained accurate documentation of patient progress, treatment plans, and medical histories in compliance with regulatory standards.
• Administered psychotropic medications according to established protocols while closely monitoring side effects and efficacy.
• Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
• Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment
• Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
• Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.

Provide education to patients on detox withdrawal medications, addiction, recovery, and coping skills,

• Administered medications as prescribed, ensuring proper dosages and timely administration for optimal treatment outcomes.
• Educated patients on detox process.
• Managed withdrawal symptoms effectively by applying evidence-based nursing practices tailored to individual needs.
• Provided crisis intervention services during high-stress situations to maintain patient safety and stability during detox process.
• Streamlined admission processes by efficiently assessing incoming patients, gathering relevant medical history information, and initiating appropriate treatment protocols.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members to ensure coordinated care for patients undergoing detoxification treatments.
• Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
• Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and closely monitoring vital signs.

• Moved from California to Virginia and stayed with Family until I got my LPN license before applying for work