Hardworking Registered Nurse with success providing individualized patient care. Committed to dependability, compassion, leadership, and accountability. Strong organizational skills along with the ability to prioritize and multi-task to ensure patient safety and comfort.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Contract Nurse
WMHI- GUARDIAN HEALTHCARE/TOTAL MED
07.2022 - Current
Administer and note reactions to psychotropic drugs and other medications, including long-acting-injectables and emergency IM medications for up to 31 patients each day
Assist patients in understanding the nature of emotional distress and accepting the need for treatment
Maintain a safe and secure environment for staff and patients with CPM knowledge, constant observation, and de-escalation techniques
Conduct intake assessments, discharges, continuing education, AIMS, CIWA, COWS, and Tweak assessments per protocol each shift
Arrange further medical attention when necessary after completing a thorough assessment
Perform assignments such as filing, answering phones, typing, and completing nursing progress notes in Cerner
Communicate effectively with a wide range of patients and function calmly in situations that require a high degree of sensitivity.
Manage up to 31 complex caseloads, prioritizing tasks efficiently to ensure timely delivery of quality nursing care.
Enhanced patient care by implementing evidence-based nursing practices and maintaining up-to-date knowledge in the field.
Psychiatric Care Technician
Winnebago Mental Health Institute
05.2021 - 06.2022
Provided quality mental health care to children, adolescents, and adults through implementing care plans, encouraging group involvement, active listening, and careful observation of behavior
Developed patient control skills, including stress management, mindfulness, endurance, and patience
Intervened and controlled dangerous behavior.
Senior 2/Immersion Clinical
St. Elizabeth's Behavioral Health Unit
01.2022 - 05.2022
Developed and initiate specific nursing care plans that focus on effective coping skills, safety, and education
Counted narcotics daily and log appropriately
Meet regularly with medical staff to discuss patient treatment by contributing insightful, practical, and meaningful information
Performed AWA, anxiety, depression, and Columbia Suicide scales each shift
Provided psychological support to patients and their families
Monitored patient progress and document changes to behavior or health.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Homecare
12.2020 - 02.2021
Provided in home care to patient who had Parkinson's and COVID-19
On call at all times to help with family needs putting in over 60 to 80 hours a week
Supported patient with daily activities and tending to personal hygiene, transporting patient, and assisting him in walking and exercising
Supported the social and emotional needs of patient by providing caring companionship.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Homecare Assistance
06.2019 - 08.2020
Helped patients with daily living tasks including feeding, dressing, and personal hygiene
Exercised patients with limited or no mobility by following the directions of PT, OT, and speech therapy
Maintained confidentiality concerning treatment and personal information.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Cedar Community
01.2017 - 05.2019
Assisted residents with activities of daily living including helping with meals, transferring using assistive devices, bathing, dressing, and grooming
Commended for chart accuracy, effective team collaboration, and patient relations with consistent delivery of empathetic care.
Education
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner -
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN
08.2026
Bachelor of Science- Nursing -
University of Wisconsin Oshkosh
Oshkosh, WI
05.2022
Skills
Build professional patient relationships with emphasis on holistic care by focusing on patient's physical, emotional, and social needs
Spread therapeutic communication by providing education and support
Practice observation and safety management by constantly being aware surroundings and acting upon situations in a timely and effective manner
Maintain interdisciplinary communication with attention to detail through coordinating with all members of the healthcare team
Implement and monitor care plans by setting goals with patients and evaluating compliance
Monitor, assess, chart, and communicate patient condition through verbal communication and accurate charting in Epic and Cerner