Dessa McPhail
Thompsonville
Summary
Experienced nurse with 6 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision, and department operations. Highly skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Demonstrates expertise in psychiatric specialty, providing compassionate care and support to individuals in need.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Psychiatric Emergency Intake Adult/Geriatric Referral Admission Nurse
University of Michigan Health Sparrow
01.2022 - Current
- Assessed emergency room patients for admission to inpatient psychiatric unit
- Assessed patients, reviewed charts, communicated with family, and developed best plan of care for a particular patient
- Utilized strong clinical judgment in prioritizing patient needs during high-stress situations, ensuring optimal outcomes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimized patient treatment plans and outcomes.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
Inpatient Adult Psychiatric Unit Nurse
University of Michigan Health Sparrow
07.2020 - Current
- Performed psychiatric, physical, and suicidal assessments of admitted patients
- Educated patients on psychiatric medications
- Administered patient medication
- Provided guidance and emotional support to patients
- Utilized crisis intervention techniques
- Run therapeutic groups
- Led and managed unit in charge nurse role
- Oversaw detoxing process including medication administration and assessment
- Adapted nursing approaches in response to diverse cultural backgrounds and sensitivities among the patient population served.
- Mentored new nurses in clinical procedures, documentation practices, and time management techniques.
Covid19-Unit Nurse
University of Michigan Health Sparrow
03.2020 - 07.2020
- Provided direct care to covid19 patients including daily assessment and evaluation in isolation using PPE
- Managed the transfer and deaths of covid patients while on shift
- Provided support to patient families
Neuro Med Surg Telemetry Unit Nurse
University of Michigan Health Sparrow
05.2019 - 07.2020
- Provide direct quality care to neurology patients including daily assessment, evaluation and recording of medical conditions
- Interact with patients of all ages, cultures, and ethnic backgrounds, giving quality medical care and treatment
- Educate patients on neurologic medical issues
- Respond quickly and effectively to volatile patients
- Communicate directly with physicians
Education
Associates Degree - Nursing
Lansing Community College
12.2018
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Michigan State University
08.2014
Skills
- Medication administration
- Medication and IV administration
- Patient care
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessment
- Clinical documentation
- Patient education
- Compassionate care
- Healthcare ethics
- Family education
- Patient management
Certification
- Basic Life Support July 2024
- CPR/AED Certification July 2024
- Non-Violent Crisis Intervention July 2024
- Seclusion/Restraint Certified July 2024
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Psychiatric Emergency Intake Adult/Geriatric Referral Admission Nurse
University of Michigan Health Sparrow
01.2022 - Current
Inpatient Adult Psychiatric Unit Nurse
University of Michigan Health Sparrow
07.2020 - Current
Covid19-Unit Nurse
University of Michigan Health Sparrow
03.2020 - 07.2020
Neuro Med Surg Telemetry Unit Nurse
University of Michigan Health Sparrow
05.2019 - 07.2020
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Michigan State University
Associates Degree - Nursing
Lansing Community College
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