Elaine Githere
Overland Park,Kansas
Summary
Seasoned Psychiatric Registered Nurse from Larned State Hospital, adept in crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques. Demonstrated expertise in medication administration and direct patient care. Proven track record in implementing evidence-based treatments and enhancing patient safety through critical thinking and compassionate support.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN Staff Nurse
Worldwide Staffing (LSH)
10.2024 - 02.2025
- Proactively identified potential patient safety risks, taking corrective actions to prevent harm or injury.
- Provided compassionate and empathetic support to patients and their families during difficult situations.
- Maintained accurate and detailed records of patient assessments, treatments, and progress notes for seamless continuity of care.
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Larned State Hospital
04.2023 - 12.2023
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Osawatomie State Hospital
10.2022 - 03.2023
- Assisted in the implementation of individualized treatment plans for psychiatric patients, utilizing evidence-based practice guidelines
- Identified potential safety concerns among behavioral health unit staff members and took appropriate action when necessary
- Attended continuing education courses related to psychiatric nursing practices in order to remain current on best practices
- Provided compassionate care to individuals with mental health issues while adhering to ethical standards and legal regulations
- Applied deescalation techniques to assist patients with behavioral management
- Completed physical checks and monitored patients to detect unusual or harmful behavior
- Administered medications to patients and monitored for reactions or side effects
- Assisted psychiatrists with conducting intake interviews for new admissions into the facility
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Larned State Hospital
08.2019 - 09.2022
- Assisted in the implementation of individualized treatment plans for psychiatric patients, utilizing evidence-based practice guidelines
- Conducted crisis intervention sessions with at-risk patients in order to prevent further deterioration of symptoms or hospitalization
- Communicated effectively with other departments within the facility regarding patient needs or changes in condition
- Maintained accurate records of patient interactions using electronic medical records system
- Administered psychotropic medications as prescribed by physicians and monitored progress and side effects
- Monitored vital signs during treatments or interventions in order to assess effectiveness or detect adverse reactions
- Provided compassionate care to individuals with mental health issues while adhering to ethical standards and legal regulations
- Implemented behavior modification techniques such as positive reinforcement in order to encourage desired behaviors from patients
- Utilized therapeutic communication techniques to build rapport with patients and promote healing environment
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess changes in patient conditions, recognize complications and intervene appropriately
- Managed multiple tasks while providing timely, high quality patient care
- Monitored vital signs as part of ongoing assessment process
- Educated patients about their diagnosis, medications, nutrition requirements, pain management strategies
- Reported symptoms, condition changes and vital signs to primary care doctors, patients, and families
- Ensured compliance with regulatory agencies such as The Joint Commission and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
- Followed infection control procedures to prevent or stop spread of infections
- Administered medications to patients and monitored for reactions or side effects
Registered Nurse
Delmar Gardens
07.2017 - 04.2019
Education
ADN - Nursing
Breckenridge school of nursing
Overland Park, KS08.2016
Associate in Science (A.S.) - Massage Therapy
High Tech Institute
09.2006
Skills
- Suicide Prevention
- Medication Administration
- Direct Patient Care
- De-Escalation Techniques
- Crisis Intervention
- Restraint Techniques
- Critical Thinking
- Heartsaver First Aid
Accomplishments
I'm a runner, I enjoy running/raising money for causes dear to me. I do annual race for st. Jude's cancer research Hospital.
Certification
- RN - Multistate
- Licensed Massage Therapist
Languages
Swahili
Full Professional
French
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
RN Staff Nurse
Worldwide Staffing (LSH)
10.2024 - 02.2025
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Larned State Hospital
04.2023 - 12.2023
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Osawatomie State Hospital
10.2022 - 03.2023
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Larned State Hospital
08.2019 - 09.2022
Registered Nurse
Delmar Gardens
07.2017 - 04.2019
Associate in Science (A.S.) - Massage Therapy
High Tech Institute
- RN - Multistate
- Licensed Massage Therapist
ADN - Nursing
Breckenridge school of nursing
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