Michael Patterson, RN
Melbourne
Summary
Accomplished RN Supervisor with a proven track record, adept in crisis intervention and patient stabilization across diverse patient populations. Excelled in behavioral healthcare, showcasing exceptional team collaboration and patient safety management. Spearheaded the creation of CIWA protocol and led Joint Commission compliance initiatives, demonstrating strong documentation skills and therapeutic communication expertise.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Psychiatric Nurse
Palm Point
05.2024 - Current
- Performed patient assessments to monitor expected response to medications and altering treatment plans.
- Explained useful coping methods to relieve depression and anxiety.
- Responded to numerous volatile situations and violent outbreaks to restore safety and security of patients and staff.
- Provided direct quality care to patients by monitoring, recording and evaluating psychiatric conditions.
- Monitored vital signs, nutritional intake and signs and symptoms of complications to report deviations to supervisor.
RN Supervisor
Circles of Care
10.2018 - 04.2024
- Help to admit, stabilize and monitor pediatric, adult, and geriatric psychiatric and detox/rehab patients at crisis stablization facility
- Provide care and support to patients with psychiatric diagnoses including, but not limited to, bipolar disorder, PTSD, major depressive disorder, borderline personality disorder, and schizophrenia
- Observe, document, and help manage patients’ behavior to ensure physical safety at all points
- Coordinate with team consisting of psychiatrists, psychologists, and social workers
- Advocate modifying patients' psychiatric medications as appropriate
- Completed rounds throughout the hospital to supervise a minimum of 6 nurses at multiple locations to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations
- Responsible for training new hire RNs/LPNs as well as oversee training of Mental Health Techs on the floor
- Responsible for creation of CIWA protocol documentation template as well as Multi-disciplinary treament plans
- Completed audit of ETO administration of Harbor Pines unit for Joint Commission compliance
- Completed transfer/digitization of hospital competency training
- Responsible for completion of daily/weekly/monthly unit paperwork for Joint Commission/AHCA audits
- Responsible for review and correction of patient medical records
Registered Nurse
Maxim Healthcare
01.2012 - 01.2018
- Perform supervisory visits, admissions, and discharges
- Provided post-op care for spinal surgery patients
- Created and implemented nursing care plans
- Experience with Alzheimer and geriatric patient care
- Extensive pediatric care and feeding experience
- Ventilation and tracheostomy care (to include normal and deep suctioning)
- IV initiation, medication administration, and discontinuation
- Stoma and feeding tube care
- Medication administration via feeding tube
- Bathing and toileting of pediatric and geriatric patients
- Insertion and removal of urinary catheters (Foley, condom and stright caths)
- Administration of vaccines during patient care as well as the running of facilty's yearly flu shot clinic
Education
Associate's Degree - Registered Nurse
Keiser University
Melbourne, FL01-2009
Associate's Degree - Liberal Arts
Eastern Florida State College
Melbourne, FL01-1998
Skills
- Behavioral Healthcare
- Crisis Intervention and Stabilization
- Mental Health Assessment
- Patient Redirection & De-escalation
- Patient Safety
- Reporting & Documentation
- Team Collaboration
- Therapeutic Conversations
- Verbal & Written Communication
- Knowledgeable in HIPPA and JCAHO
Certification
BLS Certified January 2024
Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) Certified March 2023
Timeline
Psychiatric Nurse
Palm Point
05.2024 - Current
RN Supervisor
Circles of Care
10.2018 - 04.2024
Registered Nurse
Maxim Healthcare
01.2012 - 01.2018
Associate's Degree - Registered Nurse
Keiser University
Associate's Degree - Liberal Arts
Eastern Florida State College
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