Organized and knowledgeable in treating and caring for patients with mental health disorders and detoxification needs. Successful in providing fast and accurate assessments and working calmly under pressure.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Inpatient Psychiatric Unit
Pathlight Mood and Anxiety
Seattle, WA
03.2024 - Current
Triage incoming patients
Provide behavioral health education to psychiatric patients and their families.
Ensure patient safety protocols are followed, including restraint protocols
Monitor and administer oral and injectable medications.
Coordinate patient care with a multidisciplinary team, including social workers, psychiatrists, and occupational therapists.
Provide personalized care to psychiatric patients with compassion, dignity, and respect.
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Unity Center For Behavioral Health
Portland, OR
06.2023 - 10.2023
Collaborated with prescribing professionals to get patients necessary medications.
Served as lead clinician for patients with bipolar, depression, anxiety and personality disorders.
Discussed non-medical techniques such as yoga and meditation to help patients alleviate depression and anxiety.
Managed inpatient care with 85 beds and 22 adolescent beds.
Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
Senior Register Correctional Psychiatric Nurse
Parkland Hospital
Dallas , TX
11.2022 - 06.2023
Maintained a secure environment for staff during prisoner treatments through the diligent observation of security procedures and regulations.
Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
Assessed patient conditions and needs, prioritized treatment monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Perimeter Behavioral Hospital
Garland , TX
05.2022 - 11.2022
Recorded comprehensive patient histories and coordinated treatment plans with multi-disciplinary team members.
Monitored patients prescribed psychotropic medications to assess medications' effectiveness and side effects.
Handled vital sign monitoring, medication administration and patient behavior assessments.
Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Documented all medications administered to mental health patients, following instructions from physicians and healthcare providers.
Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
Registered Nurse Team Lead
Collison Team for Covid-19 Testing Site
Dallas , TX
03.2021 - 05.2022
Overseen a team of 6 clinical personnel each day to maintain Collinson testing facilities, whom offered pre-departure testing to international and domestic travelers, as well as to DFW Airport’s staff and airline crews.
Trained and mentored new RNs and Medical Assistants on best practices, clinical policies and standards of care.
Collected lab specimens: RT-PCR 60 minutes, RT-PCR Standard, Rapid Antigen, Rapid Antibody, and NAAT/NEAR tests. As well as interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
Contract Registered Nurse
InGenesis
Dallas, TX
03.2021 - 06.2021
Assisted with routine and daily medical needs for children in care.
Referred children, as needed, to hospital or medical specialist.
Maintained case files and database/system of record in accordance with policies and procedures.
Facilitated medication management and monitored patients for side effects.
Performed basic physical assessments of newborns and infants.
Contract Registered Nurse
Bank of America
Dallas , TX
01.2021 - 03.2021
Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
Donned and doffed personal protective equipment per company protocol to reduce spread of virus.
Restocked supplies and cleaned equipment between patients.
Set up, maintained and calibrated medical laboratory equipment.
Obtained specimens or samples for laboratory work.
Demonstrated leadership by making improvements to work processes and helping to train others.
Contract Registered Nurse
Angel Staffing
San Antonio, TX
07.2020 - 03.2021
Collaborated across departments to meet residents' long-term care needs.
Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Terrell State Hospital
Terrell, TX
12.2019 - 11.2020
Monitored patients prescribed psychotropic medications to assess medications' effectiveness and side effects according to facility policy.
Trained other staff members as necessary, or as requested.
Established unit routines and develops and maintains the therapeutic milieu.
Served as lead clinician for patients with bipolar, depression, anxiety and personality disorders.
Conducts comprehensive assessments of patients nursing care needs using specialized skills in an inpatient psychiatric setting.
Research Registered Nurse
Covance
Dallas , TX
10.2019 - 02.2020
Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
Administers investigational compounds (inclusive of parenteral) to participants according to the protocol and applicable regulations.
Performs study-related activities such as IV insertion, telemetry, Holters, vital signs, EKGs, venipuncture.
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