Hanif Muhammad
Birmingham
Summary
Dynamic Behavioral Health Nurse with extensive experience at Brookwood Baptist Medical Center, skilled in psychiatric assessment and crisis intervention. Proven track record in enhancing patient care quality and reducing medication errors through diligent monitoring and education. Adept at fostering trust and engagement, ensuring optimal therapeutic outcomes for patients with complex needs.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Behavioral Health Nurse
University of Alabama at Birmingham
08.2021 - Current
- Administered medications and assessed side effects, successes and failures of new medications.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to maintain clinical expertise and stay current on advancements in the field of behavioral health nursing.
- Streamlined documentation processes to ensure timely and accurate completion of medical records for optimal patient care continuity.
- Established rapport with patients, fostering trust and encouraging engagement in the therapeutic process.
- Assisted in calming patients using recognized best practice techniques with help from assistants and guards.
Behavioral Health Nurse
Brookwood Baptist Medical Center
06.2019 - 08.2021
- Assisted in developing hospital-wide initiatives aimed at improving overall quality of care within the behavioral health department.
- Streamlined documentation processes to ensure timely and accurate completion of medical records for optimal patient care continuity.
- Established rapport with patients, fostering trust and encouraging engagement in the therapeutic process.
- Assisted in calming patients using recognized best practice techniques with help from assistants and guards.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of psychiatric medications, enabling effective management of medication regimens for patients with complex needs.
- Utilized de-escalation techniques effectively to manage crisis situations while maintaining a safe environment for all involved parties.
Behavioral Health Nurse
Grandview Medical Center
11.2013 - 08.2021
- Administered medications and assessed side effects, successes and failures of new medications.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to maintain clinical expertise and stay current on advancements in the field of behavioral health nursing.
- Assisted in developing hospital-wide initiatives aimed at improving overall care.
- Decreased medication errors by diligently reviewing orders, monitoring side effects, and educating patients on their medications.
- Use of Crisis prevention intervention
Education
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
Herzing University
Homewood, AL12.2016
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
Fortis College
Birmingham, AL06.2013
Bachelor In Psychology - Psychology
University of Alabama At Birmingham
Birmingham, AL08.2005
Skills
- Psychiatric assessment
- Post-traumatic stress disorder treatment
- Suicide risk assessment
- Anxiety reduction
- Behavior modification
- Suicide prevention
- Basic life support
- CPR certification
Timeline
Behavioral Health Nurse
University of Alabama at Birmingham
08.2021 - Current
Behavioral Health Nurse
Brookwood Baptist Medical Center
06.2019 - 08.2021
Behavioral Health Nurse
Grandview Medical Center
11.2013 - 08.2021
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
Herzing University
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
Fortis College
Bachelor In Psychology - Psychology
University of Alabama At Birmingham
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