Erin Harbin
Oakman,Alabama
Summary
Communicative Registered Nurse with 2 years background assisting vulnerable patients with varying degrees of mental illness and substance-alcohol dependency. Well-versed in developing and implementing effective treatment plans and monitoring patient progress. Caring and compassionate professional dedicated to administering quality patient care to promote healing and health.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Inpatient Psychiatric Unit
Brookwood Baptist Medical Center
Homewood, AL
08.2023 - Current
- Provided nursing care to patients with mental health disorders.
- Educated patients and families on medications, safety measures and lifestyle modifications.
- Performed physical examinations and screenings as required by the unit's protocols.
- Administered medications according to physician orders and hospital policy.
- Counseled patients on how to cope with their mental health issues in a positive manner.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient progress or concerns.
- Identified potential crisis situations and took appropriate action to de-escalate them quickly and safely.
- Provided emotional support for patients during difficult times of adjustment or distress.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Brookwood Baptist Medical Center
05.2022 - Current
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned registered nurse and physician.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Documentation in EHR
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Helped patients complete bathing, dressing and eating.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Bevill State Community College
Sumiton, AL08.2023
Skills
- Multi-Tasking and Prioritization
- Immunization Administration
- Intramuscular Injections
- Caregiving Skills
- Active Listening
- HIPAA Protocols
- Psychotropic Medication Knowledge
- Behavioral Assessment
- EMR Systems
- American Redcross Basic Life Support
- Restraint training
- Suicide Prevention
- Substance Abuse Treatment
- De-Escalation Techniques
- Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration
- Medication Management
- Patient Observation
- Medication Administration
- Crisis Management
Certification
American Redcross Basic Life Support
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Inpatient Psychiatric Unit
Brookwood Baptist Medical Center
08.2023 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Brookwood Baptist Medical Center
05.2022 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Bevill State Community College
American Redcross Basic Life Support
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