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Jerold Tomas

Stanton,CA

Summary

Psychiatric Registered Nursing Professional with solid experience in clinical settings, specializing in psychiatric care. Strong focus on collaborative team environments and achieving tangible results. Adept at crisis intervention, patient assessment, and therapeutic communication. Known for adaptability and reliability in dynamic healthcare environments. Experienced with patient care, clinical support, and emergency response. Utilizes effective communication and critical thinking skills to manage patient needs and coordinate with healthcare teams. Track record of maintaining patient safety and delivering compassionate care in diverse medical settings.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Psychiatric Charge Nurse

Huntington Beach Hospital
02.2024 - Current
  • Established open lines of communication with patients'' families; regularly updating them about progress and discussing treatment options thereby promoting trust and cooperation.
  • Facilitated interdisciplinary care planning meetings involving physicians, social workers, therapists, nurse practitioners, dieticians, pharmacists among others; ensuring cohesive approach towards achieving desired results.
  • Served as a liaison between the nursing team and hospital administration, advocating for necessary resources to improve unit function and patient care quality.
  • Evaluated patient outcomes periodically to adjust treatment plans as needed for optimal mental health support.

Registered Psychiatric Nurse

Huntington Beach Hospital
03.2021 - 02.2024
  • Managed patients that were in an involuntary psychiatric legal hold status related to being a danger to self, danger to others, or gravely disabled
  • Provided direct quality care to patients including daily monitoring, recording, and evaluating psychiatric medical conditions of up to five patients per day
  • Responded to numerous volatile situations and violent outbreaks, to restore the safety and security of patients and staff per hospital protocol
  • Ensured that doctors’ orders were effectively carried out, including testing, medical procedures, labs, consultations, and stat orders.

Psychiatric Nurse , Senior Behavioral Health RN

South Coast Global Medical Center
05.2019 - 01.2021
  • Complete behavioral health assessments on patients referred for services regarding addiction, Alzheimer's, Dementia,
    Schizophrenia, PTSD, and other health conditions in an acute setting
  • Oversaw care of suicidal patients and acted swiftly to reduce risk of harm to themselves or others.
  • Explained useful coping methods to relieve depression and anxiety.
  • Administered medication and treatments to patients to observe and record responses.

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical/Telemetry

South Coast Global Medical Center
05.2018 - 05.2019
  • Oversee and manage clinical and support staff in patient care activities while maintaining a high level of staff morale and professionalism
  • Complete and document initial assessment/care within required time frames
  • Provide all aspects of treatment, such as medication administration, wound care, and monitoring for up to five patients per shift
  • Advocate for patients by communicating their care preferences to practitioners and ensuring interventions meet their goals for treatment

LVN Charge Nurse

Hy-Lond Home
07.2015 - 07.2017
  • Assessed, documented, and reported changes of resident conditions to Physician and Registered Nurses for up to thirty patients
  • Managed safe medications practices and correct dosage administration via GT tube and PO through Medication Cart
  • Ensured all resident needs are met in accordance with physician orders
  • Communicated clearly with health team with great documentation and time management.

Education

Registered Nurse, CA – License # 95158733 Certifications: BLS (CPR/AED), ACLS, NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS), Hospital Fire Safety (LA -

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

West Coast University
Orange County, Anaheim, CA
12.2017

Diploma -

Concorde Career College
Garden Grove, CA
12.2012

Skills

  • Mental and Physical Assessments
  • Inpatient psychiatric care
  • Delegation and Motivation
  • Suicide risk assessment
  • EPIC and PARAGON system
  • Maintaining Patient Safety Standards
  • Medication Education
  • HIPPA Compliance

Timeline

Registered Psychiatric Charge Nurse

Huntington Beach Hospital
02.2024 - Current

Registered Psychiatric Nurse

Huntington Beach Hospital
03.2021 - 02.2024

Psychiatric Nurse , Senior Behavioral Health RN

South Coast Global Medical Center
05.2019 - 01.2021

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical/Telemetry

South Coast Global Medical Center
05.2018 - 05.2019

LVN Charge Nurse

Hy-Lond Home
07.2015 - 07.2017

Registered Nurse, CA – License # 95158733 Certifications: BLS (CPR/AED), ACLS, NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS), Hospital Fire Safety (LA -

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

West Coast University

Diploma -

Concorde Career College