DENAJA C LEVISON
Summary
Experienced with patient care in psychiatric settings, including crisis intervention and therapeutic communication. Utilizes strong leadership to manage nursing staff and ensure efficient operations. Track record of fostering supportive and collaborative environment for both patients and staff.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Infection Prevention Coordinator
Alden Park Strathmoor
07.2024 - Current
- Created a safe environment for patients by conducting regular environmental rounds to identify potential sources of infection transmission.
- Conducted thorough investigations of infection outbreaks, identifying root causes, and implementing corrective actions.
- Assisted with regulatory compliance efforts by conducting audits, addressing deficiencies, and providing guidance on necessary improvements related to infection control standards.
- Implemented new policies and educated staff on changes.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams for effective infection prevention strategies and policy development.
- Assisted in the management of infectious disease emergencies by providing guidance on isolation precautions, containment measures, and appropriate response actions.
Registered Nurse, LTAC
Alden Park Strathmoor
01.2024 - Current
- Served as a patient advocate, ensuring appropriate care while respecting cultural preferences and personal values.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate care and addressing individual needs.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between shifts by maintaining detailed documentation of patients'' progress, treatments, and medications.
- Handled high-stress situations calmly under pressure when managing critical incidents such as code blues or rapid response calls.
- Administered medications safely and accurately, adhering to strict protocols and guidelines.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to implement interventions for wound healing and skin breakdown prevention.
Psychiatric Charge Nurse
UW Health Swedish American Hospital
11.2023 - 12.2024
- Optimized unit workflow by regularly assessing staffing needs and adjusting schedules accordingly.
- Promoted a safe and supportive environment for both patients and staff by enforcing policies and addressing concerns promptly.
- Managed psychiatric emergencies effectively, utilizing crisis intervention techniques to maintain safety for all involved parties.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
UW Health Northern Illinois
11.2022 - 12.2024
- Collaborated proactively with psychiatrists to adjust treatment plans based on observed changes in symptoms or behavior patterns among patients.
- Responded to numerous volatile situations and violent outbreaks to restore safety and security of patients and staff.
- Ensured patient safety by closely monitoring behaviors, administering medications as prescribed, and intervening during incidents of aggression or self-harm.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions for diverse populations addressing issues such as coping skills, anger management, substance abuse recovery, and relapse prevention.
Float Pool Nurse
Mercy Health Hospital
10.2021 - 11.2022
- Administered oral, IV and intramuscular medications as part of patient treatments
- Recorded changes in patient conditions and laboratory test results
- Worked closely with physicians, surgeons and nursing staff as part of unit team
- Dressed, cleaned and redressed wounds for optimum healing
- Maintained accurate records and charted consistently in EHR system.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Rasmussen University
Rockford, IL03-2022
Skills
- Documentation accuracy
- Antimicrobial stewardship
- Team leadership
- Staff management
- Quality improvement strategies
- Staff training and education
- Auditing and compliance
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Clinical leadership
- Inpatient psychiatric care
Certification
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- Registered Nurse License (RN) - State Board of Nursing.
- Nursing Home Infection Preventionist Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 08/2024
Timeline
Infection Prevention Coordinator
Alden Park Strathmoor
07.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse, LTAC
Alden Park Strathmoor
01.2024 - Current
Psychiatric Charge Nurse
UW Health Swedish American Hospital
11.2023 - 12.2024
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
UW Health Northern Illinois
11.2022 - 12.2024
Float Pool Nurse
Mercy Health Hospital
10.2021 - 11.2022
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Rasmussen University
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