Gabrielle Sword, BSN, RN

Completed 640 hours of clinical work in advanced practice psychiatric nursing throughout 4 rotations including: Psychopathology diagnostic reasoning, psychotherapy, psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner across the lifespan I & II.

Provide and coordinate nursing care in compliance with facility policies and procedures. Assess patients’ care needs and take appropriate action. Patient care includes supportive, preventative, and personal care, medication administration and evaluation, provide/reinforce education to patients and families/caregivers as needed. Collaborate with physicians, case managers, and therapists to set goals and to improve patient’s well-being. Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and open communication during challenging times. Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care, and discharge instructions.

Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection. Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses. Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management. Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans for optimal outcomes. Exhibited strong critical thinking skills when assessing complex medical situations and determining appropriate interventions. Often scheduled as charge nurse.

Provide and coordinate nursing care in compliance with facility policies and procedures. Assess patients’ care needs and take appropriate action. Patient care includes supportive, preventative, and personal care, medication administration and evaluation, provide/reinforce education to patients and families/caregivers as needed. Collaborate with physicians, social workers, and therapists to set goals and to improve patient’s well-being. Develop treatment plans. Frequently scheduled as charge nurse – which includes assisting co-workers, setting up staff assignments, assigning beds to new admissions, and making decisions in the absence of the nurse manager. Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and open communication during challenging times.