Registered Nurse with over seven years of experience in psychiatric, substance use disorders, and acute care nursing, currently pursuing a Master of Science in Nursing in the Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner track. Specializes in delivering evidence-based, culturally sensitive care in high-acuity settings. Skilled in patient and family education, interdisciplinary collaboration, and mentoring new nurses. Demonstrated leadership in direct care and charge roles, focused on improving mental health outcomes for diverse populations.
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Fatima Warsame
New Albany,OH
Summary
Overview
7
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
Riverside Methodist HospitalColumbus, OH
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
06.2021 - Current
Job overview
- Delivered trauma-informed care to adults with acute psychiatric and co-occurring medical conditions in locked inpatient unit.
- Educated families on the diagnosis, management, and prevention of mental illness.
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
- Coordinated discharge planning to ensure continuity of care post-hospitalization.
- Administered long-acting injectables, intramuscular, and oral psychotropic medications while monitoring adverse reactions.
- Employed AEGIS crisis prevention strategies, ensuring safe application of restraint and seclusion interventions.
- Monitored and documented restraint episodes to uphold patient dignity and comply with legal protocols.
- Facilitated therapeutic groups focusing on emotional regulation, coping skills, and psychoeducation.
- Collaborated with psychiatrists, therapists, social workers, and families for individualized care planning.
- Served as charge nurse and preceptor for onboarding staff, promoting clinical safety and teamwork.
- Documented patient progress, safety rounds, and interventions accurately using EPIC.
Riverside Methodist HospitalColumbus, OH
Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse
11.2019 - Current
Job overview
- Delivered patient-centered care on high-acuity medical-surgical floor, including step-down ICU and telemetry patients.
- Assisted with insertion and management of central venous catheters, arterial lines, chest tubes, and other invasive devices.
- Provided continuous monitoring of patient's vital signs and cardiac rhythms.
- Implemented appropriate pain management strategies based on individual patient needs.
- Initiated emergency life-saving measures as needed according to ACLS protocol guidelines.
- Monitored cardiac rhythms and managed complex IV therapies and wound care.
- Educated patients and families on chronic disease management and discharge planning strategies.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate comprehensive care for complex medical conditions.
- Recognized early signs of patient deterioration, escalating care using effective SBAR communication.
- Administered IV fluids and medications while performing wound care and managing Foley catheters.
- Assisted with activities of daily living (ADLs), mobility, and fall prevention in partnership with support staff.
- Maintained proficiency in EPIC documentation for med-surg clinical encounters and orders.
SUN Behavioral HealthColumbus, OHio
Psychiatric Nurse (LPN → RN)
08.2018 - 08.2021
Job overview
- COWS: Clinical Opiate Withdrawal Scale.
- CIWA - Clinical Institute Withdrawal Assessment for Alcohol.
- MAT administration and monitoring.
- AOD-focused group facilitation and discharge planning implemented safety protocols, including suicide prevention measures, as necessary.
- Initiated crisis intervention using CPI techniques to de-escalate dangerous situations.
- Organized recreational activities to support therapeutic emotional expression.
- Maintained a safe, organized, and therapeutic environment to enhance patient comfort.
- Provided crisis intervention services for individuals in need of urgent care due to substance use disorders.
- Facilitated psycho-educational groups to increase knowledge and awareness of addiction-related topics.
Education
Ohio UniversityAthens, OH
Master of Science from Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
08-2026
University Overview
Capella University Minneapolis, MN
Bachelor of Science from Nursing
08-2023
University Overview
Fortis CollegeWesterville, OH
Associate of Science from Nursing
12-2019
University Overview
Canal Winchester High School Canal Winchester, OH
High School Diploma
05-2010
University Overview
Fortis CollegeWesterville, OH
Some College (No Degree) from Practical Nursing
University Overview
Skills
- AEGIS and CPI certified
- Group therapy facilitation
- CPR and AED proficiency
- Therapeutic communication
- Cultural sensitivity
- Empathetic
- Trauma-informed care
- Clinical judgment
- Telemetry skills
- Clinical Opiate Withdrawal Scale
- Clinical Institute Withdrawal Assessment for Alcohol
- MAT administration and monitoring
- Medication administration
- IV drug therapy management
Certification
- Registered Nurse License number OH:462226
- Aegis
- MOUD training
- CPI
- Charge
- Preceptor
- Behavioral Health Response Team
Languages
English
Professional
Somali
Professional
References
References
References available upon request.Timeline
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Riverside Methodist Hospital
06.2021 - Current
Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse
Riverside Methodist Hospital
11.2019 - Current
Psychiatric Nurse (LPN → RN)
SUN Behavioral Health
08.2018 - 08.2021
Ohio University
Master of Science from Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Capella University
Bachelor of Science from Nursing
Fortis College
Associate of Science from Nursing
Canal Winchester High School
High School Diploma
Fortis College
Some College (No Degree) from Practical Nursing
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