Joely Pointer
Summary
Psychiatric Registered Nurse with over 10 years of experience specializing in adolescent, adult, and geriatric psychiatric care. Proficient in providing comprehensive mental health assessments, crisis intervention, and medication management. Skilled in collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized treatment plans and ensure patient safety. Dedicated to ongoing professional development and enhancing patient well-being through evidence-based practices.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse Manager
Center For Forensic Psychiatry
10.2023 - Current
- Fostered improvement in staff development, personnel training, and standards of patient care.
- Prioritized and distributed assignments and workload based on individual staff strengths and experience.
- Successfully managed crisis situations through rapid assessment, decisive action, and expert coordination of emergency response efforts.
Registered Nurse Manager
Walter Reuther Psychiatric Hospital
09.2017 - 10.2023
- Fostered improvement in staff development, personnel training, and standards of patient care.
- Ensured regulatory compliance with state and federal laws through meticulous documentation, staff training, and policy implementation.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry trends and best practices by attending conferences, workshops, and continuing education courses relevant to nurse management roles.
Registered Nurse Manager
The Hawthorn Center
10.2021 - 03.2022
- Successfully managed crisis situations through rapid assessment, decisive action, and expert coordination of emergency response efforts.
- Maintained high levels of patient confidentiality by ensuring strict adherence to HIPAA regulations throughout all aspects of the nursing practice.
- Enhanced patient care by implementing evidence-based nursing practices and maintaining a high standard of clinical expertise.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Walter Reuther Psychiatric Hospital
03.2016 - 06.2019
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
Licensed Practical Nurse
St. James Nursing Center
04.2013 - 03.2017
- 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.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing Science
Chamberlain University
Downers Grove, IL01.2025
Associate of Science - Nursing Practice
Richards Medical Academy
Toledo, OH03.2021
No Degree - Practical Nursing
Detroit Business Institute - Downriver
Riverview, MI12.2012
GED -
Pine Adult Education
Detroit, MI04.1997
Skills
- Clinical Leadership
- Compassionate Care
- Clinical assessment
- Quality Improvement
- Nursing Expertise
- Ethical Practice
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Patient Care
- Compassion and Empathy
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Direct Patient Care
- Team Coordination
Timeline
Registered Nurse Manager
Center For Forensic Psychiatry
10.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse Manager
The Hawthorn Center
10.2021 - 03.2022
Registered Nurse Manager
Walter Reuther Psychiatric Hospital
09.2017 - 10.2023
Licensed Practical Nurse
Walter Reuther Psychiatric Hospital
03.2016 - 06.2019
Licensed Practical Nurse
St. James Nursing Center
04.2013 - 03.2017
Master of Science - Nursing Science
Chamberlain University
Associate of Science - Nursing Practice
Richards Medical Academy
No Degree - Practical Nursing
Detroit Business Institute - Downriver
GED -
Pine Adult Education
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