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Farrah Lane
Mountain city,TN
Summary
Highly skilled in psychiatric care in addition to a diverse nursing career. Extremely hard working and ambitious with great communication skills in addition to dependability and a positive attitude. Looking to return to critical care environment.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Ballad Health
04.2022 - Current
- Company Overview: Woodridge Psychiatric Hospital
- Floated to all units in facility/ utilized as relief House Supervisor.
- Administer psychotropic medications as prescribed
- Provide support and education regarding mental illness diagnosis, treatments options available, lifestyle changes required
- Highly skilled in psychiatric care, delivering patient-centered treatments with generosity and empathy
- Adept at working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, ensuring comprehensive care for individuals
- Respond to numerous volatile situations and violent outbreaks to restore safety and security of patients and staff.
- Built trust with patients from various cultural backgrounds through culturally competent care practices tailored to individual needs.
- Ensure patient safety by closely monitoring behaviors, administering medications as prescribed, and intervening during incidents of aggression or self harm.
- Oversee care of suicidal patients and acted swiftly to reduce risk of harm to themselves or others.
CPR Instructor
Mountain Empire Community College
08.2016 - Current
- Measure student performance using objective evaluation criteria aligned with national guidelines for effective CPR administration.
- Incorporate diverse teaching methods to accommodate various learning styles, improving overall comprehension levels among students.
- Evaluate program effectiveness by analyzing participant feedback, making necessary adjustments to enhance course content and instructional methodologies as needed for optimal results.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Ballad Health/Holston Valley
01.2021 - 04.2021
- 12 week contract
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient care, ensuring seamless communication between healthcare providers.
- Consistently maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in accordance with regulatory requirements.
School Nurse
Scott County Schools/Mountain Empire Community College
08.2010 - 08.2016
- Collaborated with teachers, administrators and other school personnel to ensure proper care for students' health-related needs
- Administered medication to students as prescribed by physicians to provide necessary treatment and manage health conditions.
- Monitored ongoing medical conditions such as asthma or diabetes, adjusting care plans accordingly to maintain optimal student wellness levels.
Home Care Registered Nurse
Amedisys Home Health
03.2007 - 06.2008
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Wellmont Holston Valley Hospital
03.2006 - 03.2007
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Wellmont Holston Valley Hospital
03.2001 - 07.2006
- Demonstrated strong clinical reasoning skills when assessing patients'' conditions, initiating appropriate interventions, and escalating concerns to physicians as needed.
- Improved patient outcomes by consistently providing high-quality emergency care and implementing evidence-based nursing practices.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Colonial Heights Quick Care
05.1998 - 03.2001
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Virginia Appalachian Tri College
05.2001
Practical Nursing Degree -
Scott County Career and Technical Center
05.1997
Graduate -
Twin Springs High School
06.1996
Skills
- Mental health evaluation
- Direct patient care
- Clinical documentation
- Patient assessments
- De-escalation techniques
- Handle-with-Care
- Care plan adjustment
- Effective communication
Certification
- Registered Nurse
- CNA/BLS Instructor
Personal Qualifications
- Credited with having strong communication and teaching skills
- Ability to successfully assume challenging responsibilities
- Consistent record of being a diligent worker
- Compassionate and caring
- A desire to do an outstanding job in anything which I undertake
- Organized and motivated
- Desire to be a positive influence, teach, and motivate
- Highly respected, honest, and ambitious nurse
Interests
Timeline
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Ballad Health
04.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Ballad Health/Holston Valley
01.2021 - 04.2021
CPR Instructor
Mountain Empire Community College
08.2016 - Current
School Nurse
Scott County Schools/Mountain Empire Community College
08.2010 - 08.2016
Home Care Registered Nurse
Amedisys Home Health
03.2007 - 06.2008
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Wellmont Holston Valley Hospital
03.2006 - 03.2007
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Wellmont Holston Valley Hospital
03.2001 - 07.2006
Licensed Practical Nurse
Colonial Heights Quick Care
05.1998 - 03.2001
Practical Nursing Degree -
Scott County Career and Technical Center
Graduate -
Twin Springs High School
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Virginia Appalachian Tri College
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