Deborah Bernacchia
NFI North THS Bradford
Bradford,NH
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24
years of professional experience
Results-driven psychiatric registered nurse with over 15 years of experience. Known for excellent decision-making and documentation skills, ensuring patient safety and support through tailored care plans and effective crisis intervention strategies.
Work History
Direct Care Counselor
1 Year 7 Months- Implemented individualized care plans, ensuring alignment with therapeutic goals and client needs.
- Provided direct support to individuals with behavioral and emotional challenges, fostering a safe environment.
- Assisted in crisis intervention strategies, effectively de-escalating challenging situations.
- Maintained accurate documentation of client progress and incidents in compliance with organizational standards.
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
15 Years 7 Months- Conducted comprehensive assessments to identify psychiatric needs and establish treatment goals.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure safety and effectiveness.
- Educated patients and families on mental health conditions, treatments, and coping strategies.
- Led crisis intervention efforts, de-escalating situations while ensuring patient safety and support.
- Implemented evidence-based practices to enhance patient care quality within the behavioral health unit.
- Built trust with patients from various cultural backgrounds through culturally competent care practices tailored to individual needs.
- Ensured patient safety by closely monitoring behaviors, administering medications as prescribed, and intervening during incidents of aggression or self-harm.
- Explained useful coping methods to relieve depression and anxiety.
- Administered medication and treatments to patients to observe and record responses.
Registered Nurse
2 Months- Provided direct patient care, including administering medications and monitoring vital signs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Educated patients and families on disease management and post-discharge instructions.
- Mentored junior nursing staff, enhancing their clinical skills and promoting best practices.
- Conducted assessments to identify patient needs and adjust care strategies accordingly.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
Registered Nurse
1 Year- Implemented infection control protocols, reducing hospital-acquired infection rates significantly.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Advocated for patient rights and coordinated referrals to specialty services.
- Led quality improvement initiatives, resulting in improved patient satisfaction scores.
Education
No Degree - Nursing - Diploma
Skills
Medication administration
Medication management
Mental health assessment
Therapeutic techniques
Documentation
Elder Care
Teamwork and collaboration
Multitasking
Organizational skills
Decision-making
Excellent communication
Accomplishments
- Documented and resolved an anger issue when the client was angry and his behavior was escalating and I was able to de-escalate the situation by talking with him.
Languages
English
Professional Working
Timeline
Direct Care Counselor
NFI North THS Bradford
01.2025 - CurrentRead More
Registered Nurse
New Londond Hospital Extended Care
11.2012 - 01.2013Read More
Registered Nurse
New London Hospital
01.2008 - 01.2009Read More
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Concord Hospital Behavioral Health Unit
09.2002 - 04.2018Read More
N,H. Hospital School of Nursing
No Degree from Nursing - Diploma
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