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Jeanmarie Freytag

Minneapolis,MN

Summary

Experienced Registered Nurse seeks an RN Clinician Specialty Mental Health position at the Center for Mental Health & Addiction Services. Special interest in community-centered programs. Extensive and varied background in acute, community, and residential patient care settings. Skilled in compassionate care for people with addictions as well as mental health challenges. Proficient in managing chronic and acute medical conditions with specialized experience in substance use and mental health disorders. Establishes therapeutic relationships with patients based on commitment to whole-person care. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Trauma-informed, collaborative, thorough.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience

Work History

RN Casual

Gateway Recovery Center
05.2023 - Current
  • RN in 18-bed detoxification center specializing in withdrawal management and treating those suffering from addictions, substance abuse and co-occurring disorders
  • Screens new admissions for level of acuity and appropriateness for care
  • Committed to whole-person client-centered care
  • Assigns protocols to patients per Medical Director's policy
  • Implements assessments using CIWA and COWS, tailoring withdrawal treatment for each individual
  • Administers medications and follows protocols as appropriate
  • Collaborates with client, medical director, Gateway Team and additional medical support
  • Responsible for admissions and discharge planning
  • Provides compassionate, focused, and excellent care from admission to discharge

RN Supervisor

Wayside Family Treatment
10.2022 - 04.2023
  • Provided client-centered medical care at 19-bed residential treatment center for women with substance abuse disorders and mental health diagnosis
  • Responsible for initial medical screening and assessment
  • Extended immediate referral to appropriate alternatives
  • Worked collaboratively alongside Recovery Advocates, Counselors, Therapists, Case Managers, Director, and Management Team
  • Aided in managing withdrawal symptoms
  • Promoted wellness by offering health teaching, continued compassionate support, mentoring, and coaching
  • Promoted best health care practices to clients and team for prevention of and/or spread of disease
  • Provided onsite leadership and support to LPNs and CNA staff at Wayside Women's 40-bed capacity facility (separate Wayside facility)
  • Liaison between clients and medical providers
  • Assisted in developing policies and procedures to meet regulatory requirements


RN Staff Nurse, Casual

Allina Health J.A. Wedum Residential Hospice
08.2022 - Current
  • Enhances quality of life and comfort care through effective pain and symptom management in residential setting
  • Expert in use of medications and wholistic techniques to manage symptoms
  • Focuses on physical, emotional and spiritual needs of patient
  • Collaborates with interdisciplinary team
  • Offers compassion, listening, support, and education to patient and family
  • Maintains calm focus during crisis situations


RN Supervisor

Touchstone Mental Health
12.2021 - 08.2022
  • Provided and coordinated health care for patients diagnosed with severe and persistent mental illness
  • Established therapeutic relationships with patients, ensuring atmosphere of dignity, compassion, safety and security
  • Empowered patients to participate in health-promoting lifestyles with emphasis on harm reduction
  • Offered access to recovery resources to promote sobriety, mental and physical health stability
  • Supervised and collaborated with additional part-time RNs, on-call staff, case managers, and unlicensed staff to deliver best-practice health care
  • Participated in 24/7 on-call coverage in three facilities
  • Maintained vigilance to protect privacy and rights of each patient

RN Nurse Manager

Avenues For Youth
02.2021 - 12.2021
  • Provided medical support for youth ages sixteen to twenty-one
  • Provided training for staff regarding medical emergencies, Narcan administration and medication training
  • Provided referrals and support to residents needing complex physical and mental health care
  • Offered non-judgmental and open conversations regarding safe-sex practices and birth control
  • Extended safe space and respect regarding gender and cultural diversity

RN Manager

Terebinth Refuge
06.2020 - 12.2021
  • Implemented trauma-informed health care programs for survivors of sex trafficking and/or exploitation
  • Provided initial thorough assessment for each resident and connected them with appropriate referral resources
  • Developed positive strength-based therapeutic relationships with each woman
  • Assisted residents with detoxification process, accessing treatment centers, and emergent medical care as needed
  • Organized medication regime in collaboration with resident and medical provider orders
  • Encouraged residents in self-care practices, self-compassion and health promotion
  • Taught and provided resources to staff on handling emergencies, managing medication side effects, de-escalation techniques and harm reduction

Allina Health Community Engagement RN

Allina Health
09.1995 - 06.2020
  • Coordinated and recruited medical team to provide free clinic for homeless shelter residents
  • Initiated communication between medical team, hospital, pharmacy and shelter staff to improve processes
  • Supported and assisted shelter staff in developing COVID-19 response
  • Offered professional nursing advice, advocacy, counsel, and referrals for families, pregnant teens, and adults
  • Offered safe options and referrals for those in perilous living circumstances
  • De-escalated and resolved conflicts with safe calm presence

Hospice Homecare Case Manager

Allina Health
08.1993 - 05.2000
  • Performed high-level, compassionate care to patients at end of life
  • Offered skilled, timely, level-headed response to families in crisis
  • Proficient in phlebotomy, port access, and filling implanted pump for pain control
  • Provided complex wound care

RN Staff Nurse

Allina Health
08.2023 - Current
  • Inpatient medical detoxification and substance abuse rehabilitation for individuals with complex medical conditions, substance abuse disorder and co-occurring mental health diagnosis.


  • High acuity nursing care working in close collaboration with interdisciplinary team


  • Offers therapeutic compassionate presence, whole person care for each patient.


  • Skilled in calming escalated patients, accessing team approach, trauma informed care, excellent boundaries



Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

La Salle University
Philadelphia, PA
05.1995

Skills

  • RN experience in chemical dependency, addictions, withdrawal, co-occurring disorders
  • 6,000-plus hours of RN experience with mental health care for diverse populations
  • Experience in community outreach, teaching, coaching
  • Provides specialized patient care alongside established medical teams
  • Highly committed, reliable, and responsible
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Accomplished in motivational interviewing, non-violent communication and coaching techniques
  • Certified RN Wellness Coach
  • Current CPR /AED
  • Experience with MS Outlook, MS Office, Epic and Relias charting systems

Timeline

RN Staff Nurse

Allina Health
08.2023 - Current

RN Casual

Gateway Recovery Center
05.2023 - Current

RN Supervisor

Wayside Family Treatment
10.2022 - 04.2023

RN Staff Nurse, Casual

Allina Health J.A. Wedum Residential Hospice
08.2022 - Current

RN Supervisor

Touchstone Mental Health
12.2021 - 08.2022

RN Nurse Manager

Avenues For Youth
02.2021 - 12.2021

RN Manager

Terebinth Refuge
06.2020 - 12.2021

Allina Health Community Engagement RN

Allina Health
09.1995 - 06.2020

Hospice Homecare Case Manager

Allina Health
08.1993 - 05.2000

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

La Salle University

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