Josette Pritchett RN
Chicago,IL
Summary
Organized and knowledgeable Registered Nurse experienced in treating and caring for patients. Monitored and coordinate patient care to deliver optimal support for individual needs. Efficiently carried out assessments, documented point of care details and collaborated with different parties to monitor and enhance support. Experienced at developing management and control strategies to easily identify and address deficiencies.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Aunt Martha Integrated Care Center
Chicago, IL
12.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care plans.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
Per Diem Behavioral Health Registered Nurse
St. Anthony Hospital
Chicago, IL
10.2023 - Current
- Monitored patients prescribed psychotropic medications to assess medications' effectiveness and side effects.
- Handled vital sign monitoring, medication administration and patient behavior assessments.
- Documented all medications administered to mental health patients, following instructions from physicians and healthcare providers.
- Conducted ordered lab draws, reviewed and relayed lab results.
Behavioral Health Registered Nurse
Silver Oaks Behavioral Hospital
New Lenox, IL
11.2022 - Current
- Documented all medications administered to mental health patients, following instructions from physicians and healthcare providers.
- Monitored patients prescribed psychotropic medications to assess medications' effectiveness and side effects.
- Discussed non-medical techniques such as yoga and meditation to help patients alleviate depression and anxiety.
- Tracked client movement on and off unit by documenting times and destinations of clients.
Behavioral Health Registered Nurse
Hartgrove Hospital
Chicago, IL
04.2022 - 10.2022
- Handled vital sign monitoring, medication administration and patient behavior assessments.
- Monitored patients prescribed psychotropic medications to assess medications' effectiveness and side effects
- Implemented behavioral management interventions to defuse and de-escalate volatile situations.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
Case Manager II
Centene Corporation
Burr Ridge, IL
03.2020 - 04.2022
- Collaborated with various healthcare providers to facilitate delivery of services.
- Optimized program resource utilization to prevent unnecessary hospital admissions.
- Facilitated ongoing case management services to support successful outcomes and meet stabilization goals.
- Participated in case conferences with multi-disciplinary team to discuss client care planning and progression.
- Maintained up-to-date case records with case activity status
Behavioral Health Registered Nurse
Chicago Behavioral Health LLC
Des Plaines, IL
12.2016 - 06.2021
- Maintain comprehensive patient care plans and implement physician's orders.
- Administer oral, topical, and intramuscular medications, to patients and monitor responses.
- Supervise delivery of high-quality care with an emphasis on patient safety, comfort, and dignity.
- Monitor and record patient condition, vital signs, progress, and medication side effects.
- Maintain excellent rapport with patients and family members.
- Conduct patient assessments and provide physicians with pertinent health information.
- Utilize facility MAR system to update patient records and transmit prescriptions.
Staff Registered Nurse
Symphony Of Lincoln Park
Chicago, IL
02.2016 - 12.2016
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care.
- Used facility EMR system to update patient records, transmit prescriptions and transfer files.
- Maintained 24-hour reporting book and provided oncoming shift with full patient status reports.
- Prioritized patient care assignments based on patient condition, responding to unanticipated interruptions while delegating care to achieve optimal, safe and effect
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Coordinated care for up to 27 patients per shift in med-surg rehabilitation setting with strict adherence to quality of care.
- Explained treatment procedures, medication risks, special diets, and physician instructions to patients and families.
Charge Registered Nurse
Silverado Memory Care
Highland Park, IL
11.2015 - 07.2016
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Built and maintained excellent rapport with patients and loved ones.
- Treated patients by administering various types of medications and therapies.
- Collaborated with physicians and nursing staff to deliver quality care.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Wilbur Wright College
2015
Transferred - Nutrition
Kaplan University
2009
Skills
- Skilled in conducting assessment
- Develop and update patient treatment/care plan
- Coordinate discharge planning with physician, healthcare team members, and families
- Computerized Documentation expertise
- Progress Monitoring
- Multidisciplinary team collaboration
- Quality Assurance
- Healthcare knowledge
Certification
Registered Nurse in State of Illinois 10/2015
Licensed Practical Nurse in State of Illinois 06/2014
CPR & BLS Certified 2013-present
CPI Certified 2016-present
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Aunt Martha Integrated Care Center
12.2023 - Current
Per Diem Behavioral Health Registered Nurse
St. Anthony Hospital
10.2023 - Current
Behavioral Health Registered Nurse
Silver Oaks Behavioral Hospital
11.2022 - Current
Behavioral Health Registered Nurse
Hartgrove Hospital
04.2022 - 10.2022
Case Manager II
Centene Corporation
03.2020 - 04.2022
Behavioral Health Registered Nurse
Chicago Behavioral Health LLC
12.2016 - 06.2021
Staff Registered Nurse
Symphony Of Lincoln Park
02.2016 - 12.2016
Charge Registered Nurse
Silverado Memory Care
11.2015 - 07.2016
Associate of Science - Nursing
Wilbur Wright College
Transferred - Nutrition
Kaplan University
Registered Nurse in State of Illinois 10/2015
Licensed Practical Nurse in State of Illinois 06/2014
CPR & BLS Certified 2013-present
CPI Certified 2016-present
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