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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Licensure
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Awards
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Degree
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Hi, I’m

Deedra Gill

Phoenix ,AZ
Deedra Gill

Summary

I am a seasoned healthcare professional with a solid background in psychiatric inpatient care, with strong clinical skills and a very compassionate approach.

My strengths are in escalation prevention, therapeutic communication to build trust and rapport, as well as crisis intervention and de-escalation strategies.

Fellow team members have always told me that I have strong problem-solving abilities. I am always very willing to learn, and I am ready to become part of a great team!

Thanks for your consideration.

Deedra Gill RN, BSN.

Overview

36
years of professional experience

Work History

Banner Behavioral Health Hospital

Registered Nurse, Inpatient Psychiatric Unit
07.2019 - Current

Job overview

  • Utilized critical thinking skills to identify subtle changes in patient behaviors or symptoms that may indicate a need for immediate intervention or reassessment of treatment plans.
  • Addressed difficult behaviors by applying effective strategies.
  • Conducted suicide risk assessments routinely to identify high-risk individuals in need of additional intervention or monitoring within the facility setting.
  • Administered medication and treatments to patients to observe and record responses.

American Premier Home Health and Hospice

Hospice RN
02.2017 - 06.2019

Job overview

  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
  • Provided emotional support to patients during challenging times, fostering a sense of trust and rapport that contributed to better overall wellbeing.

East Valley Hospice

Hospice Admissions RN
01.2016 - 02.2017

Job overview

  • Company Overview: Hospice care provider
  • Website: www.evhospice.com
  • Hospice care provider
  • Website: www.evhospice.com
  • Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
  • Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.

Healthy Living at Home

Home Health and Hospice RN
07.2015 - 06.2016

Job overview

  • Company Overview: Home health and hospice services
  • Website: www.healthylivingservices.org
  • Home health and hospice services
  • Website: www.healthylivingservices.org

Southwest Key Programs

RN Consultant and Lead Medical Coordinator
09.2014 - 07.2015

Job overview

  • Company Overview: Non-profit organization providing services to refugee children and families
  • Website: www.swkey.org

Nurtur Health

Health Coach for Diabetic Education
03.2014 - 06.2014

Job overview

  • Company Overview: Health coaching and education services
  • Website: www.nurtur.com
  • Health coaching and education services
  • Website: www.nurtur.com

Osborn Health and Rehabilitation

Unit Manager, Skilled Care Unit
06.2013 - 11.2013

Job overview

  • Company Overview: Skilled nursing and rehabilitation services
  • Website: www.osborn@ensignservices.com
  • Skilled nursing and rehabilitation services
  • Website: www.osborn@ensignservices.com

Prime Care Hospice

Hospice RN Case Manager
03.2010 - 12.2012

Job overview

  • Company Overview: Hospice care provider
  • Website: www.primecarehospice.com
  • Hospice care provider
  • Website: www.primecarehospice.com

Optum Health

RN Health Coach
01.2009 - 03.2010

Job overview

  • Company Overview: Health services provider
  • Website: www.unitedhealthgroup.com
  • Health services provider
  • Website: www.unitedhealthgroup.com

Hospice of the Valley

Hospice Inpatient RN
10.2006 - 12.2008

Job overview

  • Company Overview: Hospice care provider
  • Website: www.hov.org
  • Hospice care provider
  • Website: www.hov.org

Serenity Hospice

Hospice Admissions RN
01.2006 - 09.2006

Job overview

  • Company Overview: Hospice care provider
  • Website: www.serenityhospice.com
  • Hospice care provider
  • Website: www.serenityhospice.com

Odyssey Health Care

Hospice Inpatient Registered Nurse (P.I.P)
08.2003 - 10.2005

Job overview

  • Company Overview: Hospice care provider
  • Website: www.odysseyhospice.com
  • Hospice care provider
  • Website: www.odysseyhospice.com

Banner Hospice

Staff Nurse, Hospice I.P.U
03.2002 - 08.2003

Job overview

  • Company Overview: Hospice care provider
  • Website: www.bannerhealth.com
  • Hospice care provider
  • Website: www.bannerhealth.com

Banner Thunderbird Medical Center

Staff Nurse, Ante /Post-Partum
10.2001 - 02.2002

Job overview

  • Company Overview: Medical center providing various health services
  • Website: www.bannerhealth.com
  • Medical center providing various health services
  • Website: www.bannerhealth.com

Hospice of the Valley

Hospice RN Case Manager (Teams B, E)
03.2000 - 09.2001

Job overview

  • Company Overview: Hospice care provider
  • Website: www.hov.org
  • Hospice care provider
  • Website: www.hov.org

Alegent Creighton Hospice

Hospice Triage/Weekend On-Call R.N.
03.1999 - 02.2000

Job overview

  • Company Overview: Hospice care provider
  • Website: www.alegentcreighton.com
  • Hospice care provider
  • Website: www.alegentcreighton.com

Kemper National Services

On-Site Medical Case Manager, Workers Compensation
07.1998 - 02.1999

Job overview

  • Company Overview: Workers compensation services
  • Website: www.kempernationalservices.com
  • Workers compensation services
  • Website: www.kempernationalservices.com

Centennial Rehabilitation Assoc. Inc.

Medical Case Manager, Workers Compensation
07.1997 - 06.1998

Job overview

  • Company Overview: Workers compensation rehabilitation services
  • Workers compensation rehabilitation services

Nebraska Methodist College

Coordinator of Alumni Relations
01.1995 - 06.1997

Job overview

  • Company Overview: Educational institution
  • Website: www.methodistcollege.edu
  • Educational institution
  • Website: www.methodistcollege.edu

Nebraska Methodist College

Admissions Representative
08.1991 - 12.1994

Job overview

  • Company Overview: Educational institution
  • Website: www.methodistcollege.edu
  • Educational institution
  • Website: www.methodistcollege.edu

Raihu School of Community Health Workers

Volunteer Instructor
08.1990 - 07.1991

Job overview

  • Company Overview: Community health education
  • Website: www.dioceseofaitape.org
  • Community health education
  • Website: www.dioceseofaitape.org

Methodist Hospital

Staff Nurse, Labor and Delivery, High Risk OB/Gyn.
05.1989 - 05.1990

Job overview

  • Company Overview: Hospital providing various health services
  • Website: www.bestcare.org
  • Hospital providing various health services
  • Website: www.bestcare.org

Education

George Washington University
Washington, DC

2016-2017 from Graduate Studies - Nurse Practitioner

University Overview

Graduate studies in Nurse practitioner program to include Pathophysiology, Pharmacology, Statistics and Research methods.

H.P.C.C.

Hospice and Palliative Care Nurse (CHPN) Certification from Hospice RN
09.2016

Nebraska Methodist College
Omaha, NE

Bachelors of Science from Nursing
01.1989

Skills

  • Psychiatric assessment
  • Clinical documentation
  • Self-harm prevention
  • Mental health counseling
  • Behavioral management
  • Suicide prevention
  • Multidisciplinary team collaboration
  • De-escalation techniques
  • Individualized care planning
  • Recovery-oriented care
  • Restraint reduction
  • Physical health monitoring
  • Psychopharmacology
  • Substance abuse treatment
  • Violence risk assessment
  • Therapeutic communication
  • Co-occurring disorders management
  • Direct patient care
  • Patient assessments
  • Medication administration
  • Crisis intervention
  • Safety planning
  • Client education
  • Multidisciplinary collaboration
  • Care plan adjustment

Licensure

Arizona Registered Nurse License # 109405

Foreignlanguages

Bilingual in Spanish

Awards

  • Horizon Award, Nebraska Methodist College Alumni Association, 1991
  • Nebraska Nurses Association Award for Excellence in the New Professional, 1991
  • Employee of the Month, Prime Care Hospice, 08, 2012

References

Available upon request, thank you.

Degree

BSN, RN, CHPN

Languages

Spanish
Professional Working

Timeline

Registered Nurse, Inpatient Psychiatric Unit

Banner Behavioral Health Hospital
07.2019 - Current

Hospice RN

American Premier Home Health and Hospice
02.2017 - 06.2019

Hospice Admissions RN

East Valley Hospice
01.2016 - 02.2017

Home Health and Hospice RN

Healthy Living at Home
07.2015 - 06.2016

RN Consultant and Lead Medical Coordinator

Southwest Key Programs
09.2014 - 07.2015

Health Coach for Diabetic Education

Nurtur Health
03.2014 - 06.2014

Unit Manager, Skilled Care Unit

Osborn Health and Rehabilitation
06.2013 - 11.2013

Hospice RN Case Manager

Prime Care Hospice
03.2010 - 12.2012

RN Health Coach

Optum Health
01.2009 - 03.2010

Hospice Inpatient RN

Hospice of the Valley
10.2006 - 12.2008

Hospice Admissions RN

Serenity Hospice
01.2006 - 09.2006

Hospice Inpatient Registered Nurse (P.I.P)

Odyssey Health Care
08.2003 - 10.2005

Staff Nurse, Hospice I.P.U

Banner Hospice
03.2002 - 08.2003

Staff Nurse, Ante /Post-Partum

Banner Thunderbird Medical Center
10.2001 - 02.2002

Hospice RN Case Manager (Teams B, E)

Hospice of the Valley
03.2000 - 09.2001

Hospice Triage/Weekend On-Call R.N.

Alegent Creighton Hospice
03.1999 - 02.2000

On-Site Medical Case Manager, Workers Compensation

Kemper National Services
07.1998 - 02.1999

Medical Case Manager, Workers Compensation

Centennial Rehabilitation Assoc. Inc.
07.1997 - 06.1998

Coordinator of Alumni Relations

Nebraska Methodist College
01.1995 - 06.1997

Admissions Representative

Nebraska Methodist College
08.1991 - 12.1994

Volunteer Instructor

Raihu School of Community Health Workers
08.1990 - 07.1991

Staff Nurse, Labor and Delivery, High Risk OB/Gyn.

Methodist Hospital
05.1989 - 05.1990

Nebraska Methodist College

Bachelors of Science from Nursing

George Washington University

2016-2017 from Graduate Studies - Nurse Practitioner

H.P.C.C.

Hospice and Palliative Care Nurse (CHPN) Certification from Hospice RN

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