Hazel Moussette
Mineral Point,MO
Summary
To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Long-Term Floor Nurse
Georgian Gardens
09.2022 - Current
- Implemented infection control measures to minimize the risk of healthcare-associated infections in the long-term care setting.
- Developed trusting relationships with patients and families by exhibiting empathy, active listening skills, and professionalism in all interactions.
- Provided skilled nursing assessments and interventions for complex medical conditions, enhancing patient outcomes.
- Maintained accurate electronic health records, contributing to improved quality of care and regulatory compliance.
- Facilitated effective communication between patients, families, and healthcare team members to ensure continuity of care.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and individualized care to long-term residents.
RN Floor Nurse
SMMHC
06.2018 - Current
- Performed patient assessments to monitor expected response to medications and altering treatment plans.
- Oversaw care of suicidal patients and acted swiftly to reduce risk of harm to themselves or others.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Administered medication and treatments to patients to observe and record responses.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Monitored primary care needs for patients to coordinate access to appropriate providers.
- Improved patient outcomes by developing and implementing tailored nursing care plans for individuals with psychiatric disorders.
- Streamlined medication administration processes, ensuring timely and accurate delivery of medications to patients while minimizing risk for medication errors.
- Increased patient satisfaction scores by actively listening to concerns, addressing needs, and providing empathetic support during crisis situations.
- Provided direct quality care to patients by monitoring, recording and evaluating psychiatric conditions.
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
St Alexius Hospital
09.2022 - 08.2023
- Performed patient assessments to monitor expected response to medications and altering treatment plans.
- Oversaw care of suicidal patients and acted swiftly to reduce risk of harm to themselves or others.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Administered medication and treatments to patients to observe and record responses.
- Monitored primary care needs for patients to coordinate access to appropriate providers.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Coordinated with medical and paramedical professionals to provide appropriate input and effectively formulate and implement treatment plans for patients.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Explained useful coping methods to relieve depression and anxiety.
Assistant Director of Nursing
NHC
06.2019 - 09.2022
- Contributed to the accreditation process by maintaining compliance with state and federal regulations for nursing standards.
- Developed comprehensive care plans for patients, ensuring optimal health outcomes and patient satisfaction.
- Established new policies and updated existing policies to improve standard of care for patients.
- Prepared and reviewed infection control surveillance reports to identify trends and develop effective actions to control and prevent infections.
- Performed rounds to observe care
- Participated in management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, and resident complaints or concerns.
- Collaborated with staff, management, and external groups to coordinate patient care.
- Established and monitored infection control programs to provide safe, sanitary environment to prevent transmission of disease and infection.
- Mentored new nurses in clinical practice and procedures, fostering a supportive learning environment.
Security Aide
SMMHC
07.2008 - 06.2018
- Maintained accurate records of patient progress through detailed documentation of care provided during each shift.
- Facilitated recreational activities tailored to individual patient interests, promoting social engagement and mental stimulation.
- Offered caring companionship and emotional support.
- Contributed to a positive atmosphere by creating friendly interactions between fellow aides and the nursing team members.
- Established trusting relationships with patients through consistent reliability and genuine empathy towards their unique situations.
- Supported patients'' mental well-being by engaging in meaningful conversations and offering emotional support.
- Defused tense situations
- Maintained secure environment
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing -
Lutheran School of Nursing
St Louis, MO06-2018
Skills
- Compassionate Care
- Physical assessments
- Vital signs monitoring
- HIPAA Compliance
- Discharge Planning
- Medication and IV administration
- Time Management
- Basic Life Support
- Direct Patient Care
- Dementia Care
- Wound Care
- Infection Control
- Geriatric Care
- Suicide Prevention
- Crisis Intervention
- De-Escalation Techniques
- Multidisciplinary Collaboration
Timeline
Long-Term Floor Nurse
Georgian Gardens
09.2022 - Current
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
St Alexius Hospital
09.2022 - 08.2023
Assistant Director of Nursing
NHC
06.2019 - 09.2022
RN Floor Nurse
SMMHC
06.2018 - Current
Security Aide
SMMHC
07.2008 - 06.2018
Associate Degree in Nursing -
Lutheran School of Nursing
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