Jared Strack
22 Cottage Pl,NY
Summary
Seasoned Psychiatric Registered Nurse with a robust background in crisis intervention and patient assessments, honed at Sing Sing Correctional Facility and other notable institutions. Expert in de-escalation techniques and suicide prevention, achieving significant patient safety outcomes. Skilled in fostering therapeutic relationships and implementing evidence-based treatments, demonstrating a profound impact on patient recovery and well-being.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Sing Sing Correctional Facility
03.2023 - Current
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Coordinated with medical and paramedical professionals to provide appropriate input and effectively formulate and implement treatment plans for patients.
- Administered medication and treatments to patients to observe and record responses.
- 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.
- Responded to numerous volatile situations and violent outbreaks to restore safety and security of patients and staff.
Foster Care Case Management R.N.
JCCA
08.2013 - 03.2023
- Managed a caseload of 50+ dually diagnosed foster care clients from admission to discharge
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
Senior Direct Care Counsellor
Young Adult Institute
08.2001 - 08.2013
- Developed therapeutic relationships and open communication with 30+ dually diagnosed clients
- Used cognitive behavior therapy to assist clients in recognizing and redirecting poor habits.
- Guided clients in developing skills and strategies for dealing with problems.
- Implemented evidence-based therapeutic interventions to promote positive behavior change.
- Adapted counseling techniques to best suit individual needs of each client.
- Managed medical appoinments and post patient care of clients with seizure disorders, diabetes, outpatient ECT, tracheostomy care and more.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
SUNY Stony Brook
Stony Brook, NYAssociate of Science - Nursing
Suffolk Community College
Selden, NY01.2012
Skills
- Crisis Intervention
- Group therapy facilitation
- Direct Patient Care
- De-Escalation Techniques
- Patient Assessments
- Case Management
- Psychopharmacology knowledge
- Medication Administration
- Discharge Planning
- Suicide Prevention
Certification
- NYS Registered Professional Nurse (August 2012-Present)
- BLS Certicication (August 2011-Present)
Timeline
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Sing Sing Correctional Facility
03.2023 - Current
Foster Care Case Management R.N.
JCCA
08.2013 - 03.2023
Senior Direct Care Counsellor
Young Adult Institute
08.2001 - 08.2013
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
SUNY Stony Brook
Associate of Science - Nursing
Suffolk Community College
- NYS Registered Professional Nurse (August 2012-Present)
- BLS Certicication (August 2011-Present)
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