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Debra Moss

North Jackson

Summary

Accomplished BSN RN with extensive experience in public health and psychiatric care, notably at Mahoning County Public Health and St. Elizabeth Hospital Medical Center. Excelled in case management, initiated the MATH program, and led psychiatric assessments. Demonstrates exceptional clinical judgment and compassion. Skilled in multidisciplinary team collaboration and mental health counseling, enhancing patient outcomes and safety.

Patient-oriented Nurse with 41 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise with Psychiatric and Public Health specialty.

Overview

40
40
years of professional experience

Work History

BSN RN Public Health

Mahoning County Public Health
11.2000 - 02.2025

Case Management Children with Medical Handicaps Ohio Department of Health

Child and Adult Immunization Clinics

Perinatal Hepatitis B Case Management

Infectious Disease Surveillance and Reporting to ODRS (Ohio Disease Reporting System). Patient follow up and education

Initiated the Managing Asthma Triggers at Home Program (MATH) Mahoning County and Youngstown City Health Departments

Counsel, instruct, and monitor the health of individuals and families in designated areas

QPR Suicide Prevention Gatekeeper Instructor

Grief Recovery Method Specialist

Member of the Emergency Response Team Mahoning County

Psychological Autopsy Investigator

Registered Nurse, Inpatient Psychiatric Unit

St. Elizabeth Hospital Medical Center
09.1984 - 11.2000
  • Administered total quality patient care in a 16 bed general psychiatric unit and a 6 bed intensive psychiatric unit
  • Managed challenging behaviors effectively through de-escalation techniques and implementation of behavior management plans.
  • Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient progress, treatment plan adjustments, and ongoing care coordination efforts.
  • Administered medications in accordance with the five rights, ensuring safe and accurate dispensing of psychotropic and non-psychotropic drugs.
  • Enhanced patient safety by conducting thorough assessments, identifying potential risks, and initiating appropriate interventions.
  • Assumed charge nurse position per need
  • Member of the Educational Committee and Physical Crisis Intervention Team

Education

High School Diploma -

Connelly School of The Holy Child
Potomac, MD

Diploma of Nursing - Nursing

St. Elizabeth Hospital School of Nursing
Youngstown, OH
05-1984

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Youngstown State University
Youngstown, OH
05-2000

Skills

  • Basic life support
  • Documentation and charting
  • Psychiatric assessment
  • Clinical judgment
  • Compassion and empathy
  • Mental health counseling
  • Suicide prevention
  • Multidisciplinary team collaboration
  • Client education
  • Nursing staff leadership
  • Case management

Timeline

BSN RN Public Health

Mahoning County Public Health
11.2000 - 02.2025

Registered Nurse, Inpatient Psychiatric Unit

St. Elizabeth Hospital Medical Center
09.1984 - 11.2000

High School Diploma -

Connelly School of The Holy Child

Diploma of Nursing - Nursing

St. Elizabeth Hospital School of Nursing

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Youngstown State University
Debra Moss