Elizabeth McCain
Baltimore,MD
Summary
Smart Correctional Nurse gifted in delivering quality care and emotional support to patients in prisons. Highly astute with skills in assessing acute and chronic conditions. Known for successfully handling traumatic situations.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Correctional Registered Nurse
Yes Care Corp Prison Health
205 Powell Place Suite 104 Brentwood,TN 37027b
01.2010 - Current
- Stabilized prisoners suffering from falls, stab wounds or other injuries prior to hospital transfer.
- Complied with all security regulations within prison system and administered care in safest possible environment.
- Treated variety of illnesses affecting offenders in close quarters.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Performed mental health evaluations when warranted and recommended patients to therapists.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Maryland School of Nursing
Baltimore, MD06.1996
Skills
- Crisis Prevention Intervention
- Patient Detoxification
- Medication Side Effect Knowledge
- Medical Terminology
- Medication Administration
- Patient Charting and Reporting
- Psychiatric Evaluation
- Security Regulations
- Interpersonal Communication Skills
- Maintaining Patient Safety Standards
- Support and Education
Affiliations
Former ANAC member
Certification
CPR
Timeline
Correctional Registered Nurse
Yes Care Corp Prison Health
01.2010 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Maryland School of Nursing