Gary Harter
Southington
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse with extensive experience at the Hospital of Central Ct. excelling in patient care management and psychiatric support. Proven leadership in mentoring staff and enhancing team efficiency. Skilled in crisis intervention and evidence-based practices, contributing to improved patient outcomes and safety in high-pressure environments. Reliable and dedicated to ongoing professional development.
Healthcare professional with strong background in patient care and medical support. Known for collaborative work with medical teams to deliver high-quality care and adapt to evolving patient needs. Expertise in patient assessment and medication administration, along with compassionate care and reliability.
Hardworking Registered Nurse with success providing individualized patient care. Committed to delivering best-in-class patient care through effective education and counseling. Proven leadership focused on increasing and enhancing patient care and satisfaction. Streamline safety protocols for comprehensive patient care.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Waterbury Hospital
08.2022 - Current
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
Registered Nurse
Hospital Of Central Connecticut
06.2014 - Current
- Implement evidence-based and best practice problem-solving interventions to establish protective measures for suicide prevention
- Supported new nursing staff by precepting/mentoring to enhance team efficiency and patient satisfaction. Contributing to a positive work environment and establishing protective measures for suicide prevention and self-harm
- Skillfully and quickly respond to challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills that may impact the safety and security of the unit.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Efficient documentation, observations, interventions, and concerns to improve patients outcome.
- Collaborated with Psychiatrists, multidisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care plans effectively.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
NVCC
Waterbury, CT05-2010
Skills
- Patient care management
- Psychiatric and Mental Health Care
- Nursing staff leadership, charge nurse role and preceptor
- ACLS certification
- Coordination of patient admissions and discharges
- Reliable and trustworthy
- Documentation and electronic health records management
- Teamwork and flexibility
- Medication administration
- Strong clinical judgment
- Complex Problem-solving
Certification
Credentials, Board certified nursing, State of Ct. License # 095841
- Crisis Prevention Intervention Training 15 years - current
- Basic Life Support (BLS) 2010- current
- CPR (RQI) through American Heart Association - current
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Waterbury Hospital
08.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse
Hospital Of Central Connecticut
06.2014 - Current
Associate of Science - Nursing
NVCC