Jamie Beckman
Psychiatric RN
Ava,IL
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse RN-BC with progressive career history in psychiatric patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Psychiatric and Mental Health RN
SIU Student Health Services
04.2007 - Current
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
- Administered medications via oral and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Southern Illinois Regional Social Services
06.1999 - 03.2007
- Built trust with patients from various cultural backgrounds through culturally competent care practices tailored to individual needs.
- Oversaw care of suicidal patients and acted swiftly to reduce risk of harm to themselves or others.
- Collaborated proactively with psychiatrists to adjust treatment plans based on observed changes in symptoms or behavior patterns among patients.
- RN visits in between psychiatric visits
- Explained useful coping methods to relieve depression and anxiety.
- Promoted a therapeutic environment by establishing rapport, maintaining boundaries, and fostering open communication with patients and families.
Staff Nurse RN
SIH
05.1997 - 05.1999
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and open communication during challenging times.
- Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists and therapists to deliver quality, evidence-based care.
Staff Nurse RN
San Antonio Regional Hospital
11.1994 - 07.1996
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and open communication during challenging times.
- Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists and therapists to deliver quality, evidence-based care.
Staff Nurse RN
St. Joseph Memorial Hospital
06.1994 - 09.1994
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and open communication during challenging times.
- Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists and therapists to deliver quality, evidence-based care.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
Staff Nurse RN
Murray Callaway County Hospital
06.1993 - 05.1994
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and open communication during challenging times.
- Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists and therapists to deliver quality, evidence-based care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Murray State University
Murray, KY05.1993
Skills
- Basic Life Support
- Clinical judgment
- Compassion and Empathy
- Discharge Planning
- Health Promotion
- Quality Improvement
- Community health
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessment
- Team Coordination
- Patient education and counseling
Certification
- ANCC Psychiatric Mental Health RN-BC 17 yrs
Timeline
Psychiatric and Mental Health RN
SIU Student Health Services
04.2007 - Current
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Southern Illinois Regional Social Services
06.1999 - 03.2007
Staff Nurse RN
SIH
05.1997 - 05.1999
Staff Nurse RN
San Antonio Regional Hospital
11.1994 - 07.1996
Staff Nurse RN
St. Joseph Memorial Hospital
06.1994 - 09.1994
Staff Nurse RN
Murray Callaway County Hospital
06.1993 - 05.1994
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Murray State University
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