Dionne Cutts
Saint Louis,MO
Summary
Lead a team at the State of Missouri - Dept. of Mental Health, enhancing patient wellness through innovative care and effective therapeutic communication. Excelled in psychiatric evaluation and behavioral intervention, significantly improving community health outcomes. Mastered patient medication management and conflict resolution, ensuring high-quality, individualized care.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Behavioral Health Charge Registered Nurse
State of Missouri - Dept. of Mental Health
Saint Louis, MO
12.2021 - 12.2024
- Delivered comprehensive nursing care to individuals with mental health challenges and substance abuse issues.
- Dispensed prescribed medications in alignment with psychiatrists' directives.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to evaluate patient progress.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions to address addiction and mental health challenges.
- Crafted tailored treatment strategies after evaluating patients and identifying conditions.
- Enhanced development of positive coping skills using role modeling.
- Ensured medication dosages were accurately checked before patient administration.
- Enhanced patient and family comfort in high-stress environments, fostering a positive care experience.
- Worked with health organizations to design programs enhancing community wellness.
- Reported observations and concerns to supervising physicians.
- Facilitated post-hospitalization care continuity through effective discharge coordination.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team to address patient needs and execute treatment plans.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Deaconess College of Nursing
Saint Louis, MO05-2005
Associate of Arts - Humanities
Saint Louis Community College
St. Louis, MO05-2000
Skills
- Team Leadership
- Patient Medication Management
- Clinical documentation
- Psychiatric Evaluation
- Behavioral Intervention
- Assessment techniques
- Records maintenance
- Effective Stress Management
- Individualized care planning
- Effective Therapeutic Communication
- Group Therapy Leadership
- Conflict Resolution Skills
Timeline
Behavioral Health Charge Registered Nurse
State of Missouri - Dept. of Mental Health
12.2021 - 12.2024
Associate of Science - Nursing
Deaconess College of Nursing
Associate of Arts - Humanities
Saint Louis Community College