Henisha Walker
Waterbury
Summary
Psychiatric nursing professional with extensive experience in mental health care and patient advocacy. Known for strong focus on team collaboration and achieving positive patient outcomes. Reliable and adaptable, skilled in patient assessment and crisis intervention, ensuring comprehensive care in dynamic healthcare settings.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
State of CT-DCF
10.2024 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
Licensed Practical Nurse
State of CT-DMHAS
04.2022 - 10.2024
- 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 selfharm.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Oversaw care of suicidal patients and acted swiftly to reduce risk of harm to themselves or others.
- Administered medication and treatments to patients to observe and record responses.
- Explained useful coping methods to relieve depression and anxiety.
Licensed Practical Nurse
State of CT-DDS
08.2021 - 04.2022
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Maintained a safe and therapeutic environment for patients through effective risk assessment and crisis intervention strategies.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Delivered culturally competent care that respected diverse patient populations'' unique values, beliefs, and traditions.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
Licensed Practical Nurse
The Nurse Network
08.2014 - 07.2021
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing high-quality nursing care to diverse populations during travel assignments.
- Consistently received positive feedback from patients for empathetic bedside manner and attentive care provision.
- Supported continuity of care by efficiently managing handoffs between shifts, ensuring seamless transitions for both staff members and patients alike.
- Contributed to successful survey results by diligently maintaining compliance with federal regulations governing skilled nursing facilities during travel assignments.
- Skillfully operated medical equipment and technology to monitor vital signs, deliver treatments, and support patient comfort.
- Promoted a culture of safety by adhering to infection control protocols, reducing the risk of hospital-acquired infections.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for effective care planning and delivery, resulting in positive patient outcomes.
- Administered medications as prescribed, closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions.
- Demonstrated adaptability and resilience in adjusting to diverse work settings while maintaining a high level of professionalism.
- Educated patients and families on treatment plans, healthcare management, and prevention strategies, promoting overall wellness.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
Education
Associate of Science -
Naugatuck Valley Community College
Waterbury, CT05-2024
Diploma in Practical Nursing -
Bullard Havens Technical High School
Bridgeport, CT01-2014
High School Diploma -
The University School
Bridgeport, CT10-2003
Skills
- Documentation and charting
- Patient assessment
- Patient education and counseling
- Care planning
- Physical assessments
- Taking vitals
- Mental health evaluation
- Crisis intervention
- Suicide prevention
- De-escalation techniques
- Safety planning
- Self-care promotion
- Therapeutic communication
- Medication Administration
- Staff supervision
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
Timeline
Registered Nurse
State of CT-DCF
10.2024 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
State of CT-DMHAS
04.2022 - 10.2024
Licensed Practical Nurse
State of CT-DDS
08.2021 - 04.2022
Licensed Practical Nurse
The Nurse Network
08.2014 - 07.2021
Associate of Science -
Naugatuck Valley Community College
Diploma in Practical Nursing -
Bullard Havens Technical High School
High School Diploma -
The University School
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