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James Bienias

Raleigh,NC

Summary

Seasoned Behavioral Health Registered Nurse with a proven track record in strategic planning and team leadership. Played a pivotal role in the expansion of behavioral health units. Expert in operations management and crisis intervention, demonstrating exceptional analytical thinking and communication skills.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Managing Partner

Pacifico Modern Home Decor
05.2016 - Current
  • Built a small wood-working shop with 2 employees into a multi-million dollar facility with a high traffic ecommerce site.
  • Achieved Etsy Top 1000 shop status in 2020
  • Responsible for the long term-growth and viability of of company positioning it for acquisition in 2025


Behavioral Health Registered Nurse

JFK North Hospital
07.2013 - 04.2016
  • Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team to deliver optimal evidence-based outcomes, minimizing readmission rates
  • Planned and facilitated appropriate age and needs based groups that coincided with treatment plans
  • Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
  • Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.

Behavioral Health Registered Nurse

Parallon Workforce Solutions
09.2011 - 07.2014
  • Worked as a per-diem Behavioral Health RN at various HCA owned facilities with South Florida
  • Chosen to assist with the openings of two behavioral health units at Mercy Hospital in Miami and Plantation General in Plantation Florida
  • Subsequently accepted role as Unit Manager Behavioral Health at Plantation General
  • Trained new staff members in electronic charting and proper Pyxis usage, ensuring corporate compliance to both software systems


Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University At Buffalo
Buffalo, NY
05-2006

Skills

  • Strategic planning
  • Team leadership strength
  • Operations management
  • Analytical and critical thinker
  • Staff management
  • Effective communicator and public speaker

Timeline

Managing Partner

Pacifico Modern Home Decor
05.2016 - Current

Behavioral Health Registered Nurse

JFK North Hospital
07.2013 - 04.2016

Behavioral Health Registered Nurse

Parallon Workforce Solutions
09.2011 - 07.2014

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University At Buffalo
James Bienias