James Fisher
Grandview Heights
Summary
Dynamic psychiatric charge nurse specializing in care coordination and individualized patient care. Proven expertise in assessing mental and physical health, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, and communicating effectively with patients and families. Committed to enhancing patient outcomes through strategic interventions and continuous education.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Psychiatric Nurse/Charge Nurse
Mount Carmel Behavioral Health
Columbus
02.2026 - Current
- Supervise nursing staff and coordinate patient care activities.
- Administer medications and treatments, as prescribed by a physician or psychiatrist.
- Assess and evaluate patients' mental and physical health and provide appropriate nursing interventions.
- Develop and implement individualized care plans for patients, in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.
- Provide education and support to patients and their families about mental health conditions and treatment options.
- Communicate with physicians and other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care and ensure effective communication.
- Document patient assessments, treatments, and outcomes in accordance with regulatory and organizational standards.
Operating Room Nurse
The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
Columbus
04.2022 - 05.2024
- Performed laser surgeries while ensuring functionality of laser equipment throughout procedures.
- Assessed patients in reoperation and advocated for them during surgery and recovery.
- Ensured sterile techniques were utilized by surgical team in operating room.
- Assisted during complex surgeries by providing necessary supplies and scrubbed in as technician.
- Utilized robotic systems to conduct complex, minimally invasive surgical techniques.
- Collaborated across various specialties including general surgery, neurosurgery, orthopedics, urology, gynecology, and podiatry.
Staff Training & Development Coordinator
The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
Columbus
10.2013 - 04.2022
- Enhanced workforce skills, capability, and effectiveness by designing, implementing, and administering programs for onboarding, training, and learning for staff, managers, and leaders.
- Measured effectiveness of learning and development programs in attracting, developing, and retaining an engaged workforce.
- Learning and development programs support the overall talent management strategy by contributing to the creation of a high-performance, sustainable organization that meets its strategic and operational objectives.
- Instructed training sessions and conducted compensation checkoffs for all Medical Assistants, RNs, and athletic trainers in the ambulatory setting.
- Taught, monitored, and evaluated staff performance on medication injections, EKGs, blood draws, and vital signs.
- Established Covid protocols and set up Covid vaccine sites.
- Trained Pharmacies to perform Intramuscular vaccine injections.
Operating Room Nurse
Mount Carmel St. Anns
Westerville
11.2011 - 10.2013
- Confirmed patient identities and surgical sites, ensuring consent forms were signed.
- Assessed emotional states and NPO status prior to procedures.
- Prepared operating rooms by reviewing surgical schedules and verifying equipment functionality.
- Executed sterile setups using aseptic techniques for all supplies and instruments.
- Safely positioned patients during surgery, managed additional supplies, and coordinated tasks outside the sterile field.
- Advocated for patients by monitoring surgeries for potential complications.
- Transferred patients from operating room to recovery area after procedures.
- Compiled comprehensive written reports detailing procedures and patient statuses.
Infantry/Army Medic
United States Army/National Guard
Columbus
10.1991 - 02.2003
- Provided medical aid and recovery support to soldiers and civilians.
- Transported wounded soldiers to and from medical facilities, ensuring timely access to care.
- Trained Army National Guard soldiers in medical procedures and emergency response for groups of 10-30.
- Trained on tasks such as (gunshot wounds, fractures, medications, infectious diseases, infection prevention, burns, IV insertion, chemical attacks, PPD)
- Delivered medical supplies and goods during training and natural disasters as Duce and a Half driver.
- Daily equipment checks and managing vehicle maintenance to keep vehicles in top operating condition.
- Daily equipment checks and managing vehicle maintenance to keep vehicles in top operating condition.
- Maintenance of equipment and maintaining drivers’ logs.
- Daily equipment checks and managing vehicle maintenance to keep vehicles in top operating condition.
Education
Bachelors of Science - Nursing
Mount Carmel College of Nursing
Columbus, OH02-2010
Bachelors of Fine Arts - Art & Technology Program
The Ohio State University
Columbus, OH06-2002
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Crisis intervention
- EHR systems
- Clinical technology use
- Care coordination
- Team management
- Leadership
- Staff training
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Effective communication
- Conflict resolution
Military Service
- United States Army, 10/01/91, 02/01/94
- Army National Guard, 02/01/94, 12/31/03
Certification
- BSN Nursing
- CPR
Timeline
Psychiatric Nurse/Charge Nurse
Mount Carmel Behavioral Health
02.2026 - Current
Operating Room Nurse
The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
04.2022 - 05.2024
Staff Training & Development Coordinator
The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
10.2013 - 04.2022
Operating Room Nurse
Mount Carmel St. Anns
11.2011 - 10.2013
Infantry/Army Medic
United States Army/National Guard
10.1991 - 02.2003
Bachelors of Science - Nursing
Mount Carmel College of Nursing
Bachelors of Fine Arts - Art & Technology Program
The Ohio State University