Deandra Charles
Kaiser Permanente
Pearland,TX
1
Certification
15
years of professional experience
Compassionate professional nurse with 12+ years of experience in psychiatric care and strong emergency competence. Proven ability to provide safe, high-quality patient care in high-acuity environments.
Work History
Telephonic Triage Nurse (Completed Contract)
3 Months- Assessed patient symptoms and triaged care needs
- Managed high-volume calls
- Effectively managed crisis calls according to policy protocols
- Scheduled in person and virtual appointments with psychiatrist and therapist using appropriate coding
- Assessed walk-in clients in need of immediate mental health assistance
Staff Nurse (Completed Contract)
2 Months- Administered medications (PO/IM)
- Conducted comprehensive mental health assessments
- Provided crisis intervention
ED Staff Registered Nurse (Completed Contract)
- Assessed patient needs and prioritized care in a high-acuity environment
- Transported patients within the ED
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team
- Documented assessment findings, interventions, outcomes
PSYCHIATRIC ER NURSE (Completed Contract)
3 Months- Patient triage
- Medication administration PO/IM/Subq
- Patient transport
- Acute psych emergency management
- Blood glucose monitoring
- EKG performance
- Code Blue response
STAFF NURSE (Completed Contract)
1 Month- Workforce Disruption: Returnee to same unit from June 2024
- Exhibited leadership skills
- Delegated to assistive personnel
- Critical thinking
- Medication Administration
- Assessed needs of clients
- Managed emergency situations efficiently
- Administered prescribed medications and monitored patient status
PSYCHIATRIC TELEPHONIC TRIAGE NURSE
3 Months- Assessed patient needs via phone/email
- Determined severity of patient conditions
- Prioritized patient needs
- Risk assessment
- Provided education and clinical guidance
- Crisis intervention
- Conducted emergency assessments for walk-ins
- Documented concisely and accurately
STAFF NURSE (Completed Contract)
- Leadership and delegation
- Critical thinking
- Medication Administration
- Flexible and adaptive
- Emergency situation management
STAFF NURSE (Completed Contract)
7 Months- Charge duties
- Leadership and delegation
- Medication Administration
- Flexible and floated to all units
- Managed emergencies
CHARGE NURSE
2 Years- Charge nurse for 17-bed adult psychiatric unit
- Supervised personnel and ensured adherence to policy
- Treatment planning and interdisciplinary collaboration
- Patient and family education
STAFF NURSE
6 Years 1 Month- Care for acute psychiatric clients
- Administered medications and interventions
- Shift charge duties
- Collaborated across multiple departments
STAFF NURSE
1 Month- Day-hab and home-health nursing
- Managed clients with intellectual deficits
- Community liaison
STAFF REGISTERED NURSE
2 Years 9 Months- Skilled nursing care
- Medication Administration (PO/PEG/IM/SQ/ID/etc.)
- Admissions/discharges
- Delegation
- On-call emergency response
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
Certification
Registered Nurse
Timeline
Telephonic Triage Nurse (Completed Contract)
Kaiser Permanente
03.2026 - 06.2026Read More
Staff Nurse (Completed Contract)
Montefiore Hospital
01.2026 - 03.2026Read More
ED Staff Registered Nurse (Completed Contract)
Kaiser Permanente Westside Medical Center
10.2025 - 10.2025Read More
PSYCHIATRIC ER NURSE (Completed Contract)
Butler Hospital
05.2025 - 08.2025Read More
STAFF NURSE (Completed Contract)
Providence St. Vincent
01.2025 - 02.2025Read More
PSYCHIATRIC TELEPHONIC TRIAGE NURSE
Kaiser Permanente
10.2024 - 01.2025Read More
STAFF NURSE (Completed Contract)
Providence St. Vincent
06.2024 - 06.2024Read More
STAFF NURSE (Completed Contract)
Oregon State Hospital
04.2022 - 11.2022Read More
CHARGE NURSE
The Menninger Clinic
12.2019 - 12.2021Read More
STAFF NURSE
Bello Amanacer
06.2018 - 07.2018Read More
STAFF NURSE
Harris County Psychiatric Center
11.2013 - 12.2019Read More
STAFF REGISTERED NURSE
The Hallmark Retirement Facility
02.2011 - 11.2013Read More
Houston Baptist University
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
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