GUSTAVO DA SILVA
Everett,MA
Summary
Highly trained Psychiatric Staff Nurse offering well-developed interpersonal, acute care treatment and relationship building skills. Promoting pleasant personality and skills helping patients stay calm and communicative. Outgoing Psychiatric Staff Nurse with terrific people skills, friendly demeanor and strong talents in caring for individuals. Effective leader consistently finding ways to improve healthcare quality.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Psychiatric VNA
Aveanna Heathcare
Waltham, MA
10.2023 - Current
- Designed individualized care plans and conducted lab or diagnostic tests on patients to provide further information regarding particular mental disorders and general physical conditions.
- Evaluated patient responses to treatments such as medication changes or dosage adjustments.
- Collaborated with nurses, doctors, social workers and psychologist to discuss treatment plans and progress.
- Developed treatment plans for individuals with substance abuse, personality disorders, anxiety, depression, or other mental health issues.
- Provided crisis intervention services in emergency situations.
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Lowell General Hospital Saints Campus
Lowell, MA
05.2023 - Current
- Assisted with crisis intervention when needed.
- Conducted psychosocial assessments to determine appropriate interventions.
- Provided comprehensive care to patients suffering from mental health issues.
- Administered medications according to physician orders.
- Performed physical and mental assessments of psychiatric patients.
- Provided emotional support to family members of psychiatric patients during difficult times.
Critical Care Registered Nurse
Lowell General Hospital Saints Campus
Lowell, MA
07.2021 - Current
- Administered emergency resuscitative measures when necessary according to advanced cardiac life support protocols.
- Assisted with intubation procedures when needed using appropriate equipment and techniques.
- Provided direct nursing care to critically ill patients in accordance with established policies, procedures, and standards of practice.
- Treated patients with broad range of acute, life-threatening diagnoses.
- Performed medical treatments such as administering medications, intravenous fluids, and blood transfusions.
Case Manager
Ideal Healthcare Services
Peabody, MA
01.2021 - Current
- Provided case management services including intake, assessment, crisis intervention, advocacy, referral and monitoring of families.
- Monitored client progress through regular follow-up contacts.
- Maintained accurate case records and documentation according to agency guidelines.
- Assessed clients' needs, developed service plans and monitored progress towards goals.
- Counseled clients on available resources within the community that could help meet their needs.
- Facilitated communication between clients, families, caregivers, social services and other agencies to ensure client needs were met.
Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse
HOSPITAL HOLY HOUSE OF MERCY - BRAZIL
SAO FELIX , BAHIA
12.2014 - 01.2016
- Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
- Followed all HCA ethical values and principles and adhered to HIPAA medical record regulations to promote patients' privacy.
- Observed patients' vital signs and administered physician-prescribed medications and treatments.
- Identified patients' current needs through careful observation, vitals monitoring and discussions with loved ones or patients.
- Delegated work to nursing support staff and monitored performance to protect patients and maintain optimal care standards.
- Cared for wounds such as surgical sites and pressure sores to prevent infection and promote healing.
- Supported needs of medically complex patients with skilled nursing care.
Infection Control Nurse
HOSPITAL HOLY HOUSE OF MERCY -BRAZIL
SAO FELIX , BAHIA
12.2014 - 01.2016
- Surveilled ongoing infections to verify adequate data collection, control procedures and current staff interventions.
- Set clear policies to improve success of infection control measures in all departments.
- Continuously maintained proper safety and took precautionary measures to avoid spread of disease and infection.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
- Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates.
Education
Master of Science - PMH-BSN
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN06-2025
Bachelor of Science - NURSING
BAHIA ADVENTIST COLLEGE- BRAZIL
BHAIA- BRAZIL11 2014
No Degree - Certified Nursing Assistants
RED CROSS
Boston, MANo Degree - TRAINING INFECTION CONTROL
THE UNIVERSITY OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK
New York, NYNo Degree - Identification And Reporting of Child Abuse
THE UNIVERSITY OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK
New York, NYSkills
- Advanced Life Support
- Patient Observation
- HIPAA Compliance
- Medication Management
- Active Listening
- Restraint Techniques
- Addiction Treatment
- Emergency Medical Administration
- Chemical Dependency Care
- Suicide Prevention
- Nursing Unit Collaboration
- Mental Health Assessment
- Psychosocial Analysis
- Team Collaboration
- Patient Relationships
Certification
- Certified , BSL by American heart association.
Accomplishments
- The DAISY Awards
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Portuguese
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
Psychiatric VNA
Aveanna Heathcare
10.2023 - Current
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Lowell General Hospital Saints Campus
05.2023 - Current
Critical Care Registered Nurse
Lowell General Hospital Saints Campus
07.2021 - Current
Case Manager
Ideal Healthcare Services
01.2021 - Current
Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse
HOSPITAL HOLY HOUSE OF MERCY - BRAZIL
12.2014 - 01.2016
Infection Control Nurse
HOSPITAL HOLY HOUSE OF MERCY -BRAZIL
12.2014 - 01.2016
Master of Science - PMH-BSN
Walden University
Bachelor of Science - NURSING
BAHIA ADVENTIST COLLEGE- BRAZIL
No Degree - Certified Nursing Assistants
RED CROSS
No Degree - TRAINING INFECTION CONTROL
THE UNIVERSITY OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK
No Degree - Identification And Reporting of Child Abuse
THE UNIVERSITY OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK
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