Jennifer Harrigan
Austell,GA
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Aya Healthcare, excelling in mental health evaluations and crisis intervention. Proven ability to build trust with diverse patients while managing complex caseloads. Skilled in clinical documentation and patient assessments, ensuring high-quality care and safety in challenging environments. Committed to improving patient outcomes through compassionate support.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Aya Healthcare
11.2021 - Current
- Coordinated psychiatric evaluations for travel assignments across different states, adhering to local regulations regarding licensure requirements and scope of practice limitations as necessary.
- Developed rapport with patients and families, fostering trust while providing emotional support throughout treatment processes.
- Managed complex caseloads involving multiple diagnoses while prioritizing time-sensitive tasks efficiently under pressure.
- Maintained compliance with regulatory standards, ensuring the delivery of high-quality behavioral healthcare services.
Registered Nurse
Laurel Heights Hospital
11.2019 - 11.2021
- Responded to numerous volatile situations and violent outbreaks to restore safety and security of patients and staff.
- Built trust with patients from various cultural backgrounds through culturally competent care practices tailored to individual needs.
- Ensured patient safety by closely monitoring behaviors, administering medications as prescribed, and intervening during incidents of aggression or selfharm.
- Oversaw care of suicidal patients and acted swiftly to reduce risk of harm to themselves or others.
Registered Nurse
Ridgeview Behavioral Hospital
09.2018 - 06.2021
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Atlanta VA Medical Center
06.2004 - 09.2019
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Albany State University
Albany, GA05-2025
Associate of Science - Nursing
Albany State University
Albany, GA08-2018
No Degree - Practical Nursing
Niagara County Community College
Sanborn, NY12-1994
Skills
- Mental health evaluation
- Direct patient care
- Clinical documentation
- Patient assessments
- Crisis intervention
- Suicide prevention
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Aya Healthcare
11.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse
Laurel Heights Hospital
11.2019 - 11.2021
Registered Nurse
Ridgeview Behavioral Hospital
09.2018 - 06.2021
Licensed Practical Nurse
Atlanta VA Medical Center
06.2004 - 09.2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Albany State University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Albany State University
No Degree - Practical Nursing
Niagara County Community College
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