Eric Saint-Lo
Barre,VT
Summary
Dynamic and dedicated Registered Nurse with over five years of specialized experience in psychiatric nursing and a 21-year military career, demonstrating exceptional leadership and a commitment to excellence in patient care. Background includes service as a combat medic, paramedic, and licensed practical nurse (LPN), with a proven track record of advancing into leadership roles such as associate nurse manager and current interim inpatient psychiatry nurse manager. Skilled in managing acute psychiatric zones in emergency department settings, ensuring seamless care coordination for patients in crisis. Adept at team building, crisis management, and operational oversight, strongly focusing on delivering compassionate, evidence-based care. Highly adaptable and mission-focused, leveraging military discipline and healthcare expertise to optimize patient outcomes and organizational efficiency.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Nurse Manager (Interim)
Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center
01.2024 - Current
- Key member in establishing a newly renovated adult psychiatric dual voluntary/involuntary unit
- Served as a key point of contact between nursing staff, physicians, administration, and other healthcare professionals.
- Conducted performance evaluations and provided constructive feedback to support the professional growth of nursing staff members.
- Managed 48 staff members and nursing activities on a 24-bed inpatient and a 6-bed acute BH ED unit by providing comprehensive nursing guidance and maintaining outstanding patient satisfaction and care standards.
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center
10.2019 - Current
- Explained useful coping methods to relieve depression and anxiety.
- Provided direct quality care to patients by monitoring, recording, and evaluating psychiatric conditions in a six bed acute unit.
- Advocated for and strived to protect the health, safety, and rights of patients.
- Responded to numerous volatile situations and violent outbreaks to restore safety and security of patients and staff.
- Collaborated proactively with psychiatrists to adjust treatment plans based on observed changes in symptoms or behavior patterns among patients.
Staff Nurse
Legacy Healing Detox, LLC
02.2019 - 10.2019
- Documented patient intake information, including medical histories, current symptoms and vitals such as height and weight
- Prevented drug interactions and contributed to correct diagnosis by recording patient health information, monitoring vitals and updating patient files with KipuWorks
- Observed, charted and reported developments in patient health condition in 52 bed detox facility
Staff Nurse/Licensed Practical Nurse
The Florida House Experience
02.2014 - 10.2018
- Provided detailed intake assessments of patients being admitted into a 52 bed facility
- Worked with healthcare team, including social workers, ARNP's, and case managers to assess patient needs, plan and adjust plans of care and actualize nursing interventions to promote and restore patient health
- Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain and optimize patient outcomes
- Examined and addressed lacerations, contusions and other physical symptoms in need of further attention
- Evaluated patient status and re-assessed clients' nursing needs every 4 hours or as needed.
Non-Commissioned Officer In Charge/Supervisor
US Army Reserve
10.2003 - Current
- Supervisor of Deployed Warrior Medical Management Clinic (DWMMC) in Landstuhl, Germany. DWMMC mission was to coordinate the reception, triage, case management and redeployment of injured or ill Service Members arriving from European, Asian, and African theaters of operation
- Oversaw daily command of 26 soldiers, demonstrating strong moral character, intellect and respect
- Coordinated training schedules and prepared crucial administrative paperwork to be distributed to command staff daily briefings.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT10-2025
Associate of Science - Nursing
Keiser University
Fort Lauderdale, FL2020
Licensed Vocational Nurse
AMEDD Center And School
San Antonio, TX2011
Attestation of Collegiate Studies - Emergency Medical Services
Collège Ahuntsic
Montréal, QC2009
Skills
- BLS Current
- Psychiatric/behavioral health care proficiency
- Interpersonal skills
- Staff leadership
- Crisis intervention
- Conflict resolution
- Staff training and development
- Cultural awareness and sensitivity
- Critical thinking
- Staff development
References
Upon request.
Timeline
Nurse Manager (Interim)
Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center
01.2024 - Current
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center
10.2019 - Current
Staff Nurse
Legacy Healing Detox, LLC
02.2019 - 10.2019
Staff Nurse/Licensed Practical Nurse
The Florida House Experience
02.2014 - 10.2018
Non-Commissioned Officer In Charge/Supervisor
US Army Reserve
10.2003 - Current
Attestation of Collegiate Studies - Emergency Medical Services
Collège Ahuntsic
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Keiser University
Licensed Vocational Nurse
AMEDD Center And School
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