Hannah Jakelsky
Slocomb,AL
Summary
Psychiatric nursing professional with solid experience in clinical settings, specializing in psychiatric care. Strong focus on collaborative team environments and achieving tangible results. Adept at crisis intervention, patient assessment, and therapeutic communication. Known for adaptability and reliability in dynamic healthcare environments.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Psychiatric Charge Nurse
Laurel Oaks Behavioral Health Center
09.2022 - Current
- Led shift handover meetings effectively communicating critical information about each patient''s status ensuring continuity of care.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Responded to numerous volatile situations and violent outbreaks to restore safety and security of patients and staff.
- Built trust with patients from various cultural backgrounds through culturally competent care practices tailored to individual needs.
- Ensured patient safety by closely monitoring behaviors, administering medications as prescribed, and intervening during incidents of aggression or self-harm.
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Catheterization Lab
Southeast Health Medical Center
12.2018 - 09.2022
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- 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.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Unit
Southeast Health Medical Center
08.2017 - 12.2018
- Conducted thorough assessments of vital signs and EKG results to identify potential complications early.
- Provided high-quality, compassionate care to cardiac patients during critical moments and emergencies.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient care, adhering to regulatory requirements and facilitating effective communication among healthcare providers.
- Reduced recovery time for post-surgery patients through close monitoring and timely interventions.
- Streamlined communication between healthcare providers, ensuring continuity of care for each patient.
- Mentored new nurses on the cardiac unit, fostering professional growth and development within the team.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing – PMHNP
University of South Alabama
Mobile, AL12-2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Alabama in Huntsville
Huntsville, AL12-2022
Associate of Science - Nursing
Wallace Community College
Dothan, AL12-2012
Skills
- Inpatient psychiatric care
- Psychiatric evaluation
- Suicide risk assessment
- Psychopharmacology
- Psychoeducation delivery
- Care coordination
- Effective communication
- Team leadership
- Staff training and development
- Clinical supervision
Certification
Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner - ANCC
RN Multistate Compact License - Alabama Board of Nursing
Timeline
Psychiatric Charge Nurse
Laurel Oaks Behavioral Health Center
09.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Catheterization Lab
Southeast Health Medical Center
12.2018 - 09.2022
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Unit
Southeast Health Medical Center
08.2017 - 12.2018
Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner - ANCC
RN Multistate Compact License - Alabama Board of Nursing
Master of Science - Nursing – PMHNP
University of South Alabama
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Alabama in Huntsville
Associate of Science - Nursing
Wallace Community College
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