Brian Ouko

• Act as a evening shift charge nurse on 22 beds psychiatric unit providing complete care for psychiatric patients with sub-acute medical conditions (Delirium Tremens, substance abuse withdrawal management and Tardive Dyskinesia)

• Responsible for direct care of mental health patients, report/update patient behavior status, maintain/document patient care.

• Responsible for assessment, care plan development, crisis intervention, management/care of psychiatric patients.

• Responsible for administration of medicines.

• Provide teaching for patient and families, brief therapy, administer psychiatric testing/evaluations, and administer psychiatric medications.

• Update psychiatrists on patient’s progress, chronic disease teaching and management.

• Supervised staff, formulated treatment plans, set goals, evaluated performances, communicated with families, counseled patients, coordinated aftercare services,

• Participated in orientation of new staff members, relief charge duties, implemented patient teaching.

• Coordinate interpersonal unit interactions, identified staff training needs, complete personal evaluation.

• Observe, document, and help manage patients’ behavior to ensure physical safety at all points
• Collaborative role working with psychiatrists, case managers, social workers, and nurse assistants
• Prepare and administer patients’ medications per instructions from the psychiatrist
• Provide care and support to patients with psychiatric diagnoses, including bipolar disorder, conversion disorder, and schizophrenia
• Coordinate with health team comprising psychiatrists, case managers, social workers, and nurse assistants

Monitor patient's physical and emotional well-being and report unusual behavior or physical ailments to the Registered Nurse. Provided basic care and oversaw the safety and security of mental/behavioral health patients under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. Co-facilitate group therapy under supervision. Ensure safe environment of care.

Assisted individuals with intellectual and physical disabilities in daily activities such as meal preparation, housekeeping, and personal care Provided support to clients in developing life skills such as communication, problemsolving, decisionmaking, and socialization Collaborated with other team members to ensure comprehensive care for clients Monitored clientsʼ physical and emotional health and documented progress. Acted as an advocate of clientsʼ rights and ensured their safety and wellbeing Participated in community activities and provided transportation to medical appointments and social events