Dorothy Norwood
Registered Nurse
Chicago,IL
Summary
Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader. Resourceful RN, committed to providing excellent care to patients of all ages. Expertise in performing admission assessments and discharges and participating in crisis interventions. Kind and caring professional with 35 plus years of experience monitoring treatment of patients diagnosed with disabilities, illnesses and distress.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse-Psychiatric Unit
Mt. Sinai Hospital
Chicago, Illinois
06.2006 - 06.2018
- Provided direct quality care to patients by monitoring, recording and evaluating psychiatric conditions.
- Responded to numerous volatile situations and violent outbreaks to restore safety and security of patients and staff.
- Administered medication and treatments to patients to observe and record responses.
- Performed patient assessments to monitor expected response to medications and altering treatment plans.
Registered Nurse-Adolescent Psychiatric Care
Parkridge Youth Campus
03.1995 - 05.2005
- Provided direct quality care to patients by monitoring, recording and evaluating psychiatric conditions.
- Responded to numerous volatile situations and violent outbreaks to restore safety and security of patients and staff.
- Administered medication and treatments to patients to observe and record responses.
- Conducted therapy for mentally ill patients in group and individual settings to assist patients in achieving normalcy.
- Explained useful coping methods to relieve depression and anxiety.
Registered Nurse-Detox Unit
Thorek Hospital
01.2000 - 01.2005
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Olivet Nazarene University
Bourbonnais, IL06.2013
Associate of Science - Nursing
Ravenswood School of Nursing
Chicago, IL12.1994
Skills
- Therapeutic Facilitation
- Direct Supervision
- Mental and Physical Assessments
- Medication Management
Timeline
Registered Nurse-Psychiatric Unit
Mt. Sinai Hospital
06.2006 - 06.2018
Registered Nurse-Detox Unit
Thorek Hospital
01.2000 - 01.2005
Registered Nurse-Adolescent Psychiatric Care
Parkridge Youth Campus
03.1995 - 05.2005
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Olivet Nazarene University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Ravenswood School of Nursing
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