Justine Rangel
Apple Valley,CA
Summary
Warm Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner offering over 23 years of experience providing behavioral health services in a public mental health setting as a previous social worker and nurse. Newly Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner-board certified who is a committed and diligent professional with expertise in developing individualized plans of care, collecting and analyzing patient data and facilitating individual and group therapy sessions. Committed to thoroughly screening and interviewing patients and devising creative treatment plans to provide exceptional care. Exceptional communication, documentation and time management abilities.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Hospice Registered Nurse
Talarni
02.2022 - Current
- Recognized and understood specific stages of dying process, providing comfort-based care during vulnerable times.
- Offered listening ear to both patients and loved ones to meet emotional and mental, as well as physical needs.
- Developed and implemented individualized care plan for each hospice patient while following physician instructions.
- Provided high level of quality, compassionate care to patients and caregivers during each nursing shift.
Home Health Registered Nurse
Talarni
11.2021 - Current
- Initial assessments, Hospice Care, Start of Cares, Medication administration, Resumption of care, Recertification
- Informed physicians of any changes to patients' health or concerns observed during home visits.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Provided physical assessments, medication, and chronic disease management to home health patients.
- Traveled to patients' homes on daily basis to assess health conditions and provide superior level of nursing care.
- Assessed patients' health conditions and asked appropriate questions to better understand current feelings.
- Educated patients on use and benefits of equipment such as home blood pressure cuffs and glucose meters.
- Contacted family immediately when issues arose with at-home patients in effort to find effective resolutions.
- Trained, guided, supported and supervised home health aide care providers.
- Incorporated therapeutic, rehabilitative and nursing goals into detailed, individualized care plans based on diagnoses.
- Monitored vital signs, developed and implemented care plans, and documented patient progress.
- Educated patients and families on disease processes, medications and treatments.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Coordinated with other healthcare team members to support patient needs.
- Assessed patients' health status and developed individualized care plans to suit needs.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising nurse.
- Provided emotional support and kind companionship to patients and families to increase overall wellness.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Delivered after-hours care to patients based on strict role-call rotations.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living to promote independence.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Workforce and Education Manager
County of San Bernardino
03.2018 - Current
- Assist the department in establishing and implementing organizational policies and procedures for department operations regarding workforce education and training
- Monitor effectiveness of policies and procedures and makes revisions or recommendations as necessary
- Conduct or direct complex studies pertaining to a variety of administrative and operational problems
- Attend and represent department at various governmental and citizen group meetings; make presentations on various programs and services provided
- Manage and direct personnel actions; interview, hire, assign, train and evaluate subordinate supervisors and other personnel; define and resolve complex work problems; establish work standards and operational objectives in assigned area of responsibility
- Oversee the diverse and complex workforce services for a comprehensive staff development recruitment and retention program
- Implement and monitor effectiveness of the overall coordination of workforce education and training programs or activities
- Establish and implement training and develop policies and procedures
- Obtain/maintain statewide, regional, and local partnerships
- Oversee and coordinate the clinical intern program and volunteer services, which includes non-clinical interns
- Determine the training needs for the department, including the Electronic Health Record; healthcare provider shortage area certifications; and recruitment and retention strategies, including hiring fairs, loan forgiveness and assumption programs, and staff morale and appreciation
- Work with Medical Services to coordinate medical and nursing students and medical residents.
- Managed educational program budget and prepared monthly reports.
Assistant Professor
Umass Global
08.2017 - Current
- Course shell development, CSWE accreditation, Assists with conducting field readiness interviews, Reviews assigned applications for practicum, Assigns students to field sites, Assists with developing field sites, Assists the Director with problem solving and resolution to placement difficulties and problems that arise due to student limitations, Addresses issues brought by supervisors, liaisons, or students, once efforts to resolve these issues directly between participants have not resolved and provides further consultation or intervention as needed in consultation with the Director of Field
- Assists with conducting agency vetting regarding appropriateness of site, scope of practice, utilization of social work interns, willingness to adhere to the Social Work Program mission and objectives, willingness to provide a learning environment to BASW interns, adequacy of supervision and information and orientation to agency supervisors
- Acts as the decision maker for the Field Education program in the absence of the Director
- Teach Social work courses to BSW students
Charge Nurse
Stars Inc
02.2021 - 04.2023
- Charge nurse for a behavioral health urgent care
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
- Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking, and administration.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to provide quality patient care.
- Monitored nursing care, patient assessment processes, and treatment implementations.
Public Health Nurse
LA County
08.2021 - 02.2023
- Covid outbreak tracking, Disease monitoring, Contact tracing
- Prevented illness by education public on healthy practices to stop disease.
- Conducted needs assessments to determine which materials and services were warranted for each individual case.
Program Specialist II
County of San Bernardino
07.2017 - 03.2018
- Serve as a lead for OCCES staff and supervise a small staff
- Plan, assign, review, and evaluate the work of assigned staff
- Prepare and sign performance evaluations; hire staff and recommend and implement disciplinary actions
- Plan and coordinate lectures, seminars, workshops, conferences and courses on mental health topics for employees, community agencies, volunteers and professional groups
- Propose new or modified administrative policies and procedures
- Coordinate the implementation of adopted recommendations
- Write and coordinate Request for Proposals, contracts for performance of services, evaluating bids, and make recommendations on contractor selection
- Assure compliance with program regulations and monitor program aspects of contracts
- Represent the department and the Cultural Competency Officer at local, regional and statewide meetings and conferences
- Collaborate with other County departments and other jurisdictions as needed to address mutual problems, serve participants, and complete assignments, and/or exchange information and provide technical assistance
- Participate in quality assurance meetings and the EQRO audit process
- Write the Cultural Competency Plan annual updates
- Write the Cultural Competency Advisory Committee Annual update
- Determine needs, prepare budgets and regulates expenditures to provide maximum training and consultation, education and information from resources available
- Identify and secure course instructors from community and departmental sources; assists instructors in selecting and preparing course material and securing necessary supporting equipment, supplies and facilities
- Develops and conducts courses, seminars and workshops on mental health topics for departmental staff or community groups; teaches courses in other areas of expertise
- Prepares reports, records and correspondence as required for the conduct of effective training, consultation, education, and information dissemination to support mental health programs
Interim Cultural Competency Officer
County of San Bernardino
10.2016 - 07.2017
- Plan, assign, review, and evaluate the work of assigned staff
- Prepare and sign performance evaluations; hire staff and recommend and implement disciplinary actions
- Plan, develop, implement and monitor a culturally and linguistic healthcare and outreach program; develop and implement translation and interpretation services
- Develop and implement strategies to achieve a culturally competent system of care for the implementation of the Mental Health Services Act (MHSA)
- Develop and manage the implementation of the department’s cultural competency plan
- Propose new or modified administrative policies and procedures
- Coordinate the implementation of adopted recommendations
- Participate in preparation of the budget process and exercise fiscal control over the Office of Cultural Competence and Ethnic Services, Public Information Office, Community Outreach and Engagement and Office of Consumer and Family Affairs
- Participate in the monitoring of county and service contractors to ensure service delivery complies with local and State mandates as they affect underserved populations
- Represent the department at local, regional and statewide meetings and conferences
- Collaborate with other County departments and other jurisdictions as needed to address mutual problems, serve participants, complete assignments, and/or exchange information and technical assistance
- Identify local and regional cultural behavioral health needs of ethnically and culturally diverse populations as they impact county systems of care; make recommendations to department management
- Develop budgets for Mental Health Services Act outreach activities such as training, staffing and supplies
- Maintain an on-going relationship with community organizations, planning agencies, and the community at large
- Develop and present material to community members, contract providers, department and external county staff on all subjects related to cultural competence and mental health
- Manage the Department Diversity Committee
- Manage the Cultural Competency Advisory Committee and the department’s twelve cultural specific subcommittees
- Assisting other county departments with the development of their Department Diversity Committees.
Mental Health Education Consultant
County of San Bernardino
01.2014 - 10.2016
- Serve as a lead for OCCES staff and supervise a small staff
- Plan, assign, review, and evaluate the work of assigned staff
- Prepare and sign performance evaluations; hire staff and recommend and implement disciplinary actions
- Plan and coordinate lectures, seminars, workshops, conferences and courses on mental health topics for employees, community agencies, volunteers and professional groups
- Propose new or modified administrative policies and procedures
- Coordinate the implementation of adopted recommendations
- Write and coordinate Request for Proposals, contracts for performance of services, evaluating bids, and make recommendations on contractor selection
- Assure compliance with program regulations and monitor program aspects of contracts
- Represent the department and the Cultural Competency Officer at local, regional and statewide meetings and conferences
- Collaborate with other County departments and other jurisdictions as needed to address mutual problems, serve participants, and complete assignments, and/or exchange information and provide technical assistance
- Participate in quality assurance meetings and the EQRO audit process
- Write the Cultural Competency Plan annual updates
- Write the Cultural Competency Advisory Committee Annual update
- Determine needs, prepare budgets and regulates expenditures to provide maximum training and consultation, education and information from resources available
- Identify and secure course instructors from community and departmental sources; assists instructors in selecting and preparing course material and securing necessary supporting equipment, supplies and facilities
- Develops and conducts courses, seminars and workshops on mental health topics for departmental staff or community groups; teaches courses in other areas of expertise
- Prepares reports, records and correspondence as required for the conduct of effective training, consultation, education, and information dissemination to support mental health programs.
Social Worker II
County of San Bernardino
10.2013 - 01.2014
- Propose new or modified administrative policies and procedures
- Coordinate the implementation of adopted recommendations
- Write and coordinate Request For Proposals, contracts for performance of services, evaluating bids, and make recommendations on contractor selection
- Assure compliance with program regulations and monitor program aspects of contracts
- Represent the department at local, regional and statewide meetings and conferences
- Collaborate with other County departments and other jurisdictions as needed to address mutual problems, serve participants, complete assignments, and/or exchange information and technical assistance
- Develops and conducts courses, seminars and workshops on mental health topics for departmental staff or community groups; teaches courses in other areas of expertise
- Macro and Micro Social Work Experience
- Engage community members in cultural specific issues
- Facilitate subcommittees and plan ongoing events and campaigns
- Work to decrease disparities in service communities
- Monitor and collaborate with contract agencies to ensure the community is receiving the treatment they need, based on cultural consideration
- Develop culturally competent treatment practices.
Alcohol and Drug Counselor
County of San Bernardino
08.2001 - 10.2013
- Supervise clinic staff in supervisor's absence
- Develop program curriculum
- Monitor program goals and outcomes
- Conduct intake evaluations of prospective clients, determine need for and facilitates referrals to professional staff members or a variety of public or private agencies
- Plan and implement supportive and educational counseling for the program clients; assists adolescents, adults and families in recognizing and addressing social and cultural patterns, family problems and personal dysfunctional behaviors that contribute to alcoholism and drug abuse
- Monitor and document clients' progress toward recovery; recommend discharge from clinic programs or referral to more intensive treatment
- Provide short term crisis intervention for clients and their families
- Participate in alcohol, drug, and HIV education and prevention activities; presented to schools and community groups
- Prepared records, case notes, reports and correspondence.
Education
Doctorate of Nursing -
Umassglobal
Irvine, CA01.2025
Master of Science - Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Azusa Pacific University
Azusa, CA08.2023
Masters of Science Nursing - Nursing
Azusa Pacific University
Azusa, CA08.2023
Master’s in Public Administration -
California Baptist University
Riverside, CA12.2012
Master’s in Social Work -
California State University San Bernardino
San Bernardino, CA09.2011
Chemical Dependency Counselor Certificate -
East Los Angeles College
01.2000
Skills
- Policy Development
- Business Presentations
- Community & Department Presentations
- Certified MHFATrainer
- Program Development
- Multi-Agency Collaborations
- Project Management
- Program Implementation
- Contract Monitoring
- Procurement Processes
- Community Needs Assessment
- Program Evaluation
- Community Planning Processes
- Program Monitoring
- Adjunct Instructor
- Clinical documentation
- Family Support
- Safety Management
- Patient advocacy
- Infection control
- Grief counseling
- Medication administration
- Palliative care expertise
- Empathy and compassion
- Interpersonal and Written Communication
- Direct Patient Care
- Student Precepting
- Medication and IV Administration
- Attention to Detail
- Crisis Intervention
- Protocol Compliance
- Medication Administration
- Service Coordination
- Discharge Planning
- Client Education
- Psychosocial Analysis
- Treatment Planning
- Psychoeducation delivery
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
- Substance abuse treatment
- Therapeutic communication
- Patient Assessments
- Psychiatric diagnosis
- Suicide prevention
- Stress management
- Patient assessment
- Empathy development
- Group therapy facilitation
- Psychopharmacology knowledge
- Safety planning
- Cultural competence
- Behavior management
- Recovery support
- Active listening
Presentations
- Provided Cultural Competence Training to Japanese Students
- One Moment Please- Threshold Languages
- Cultural Considerations when working with victims of domestic violence
- New Employee Orientation
- Cultural Bias
- Cultural Proficiency
- Cultural Sensitivity for Support Staff
- Cultural Considerations in Behavioral Health Service Delivery
- Cultural Humility for Health Care Providers
- Mental Health First Aid Trainer
Certification
- Registered Nurse- LICENSE NUMBER: 95235548
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- BLS -Basic Life Support
- Licensed Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner - Board Certified LICENSE NUMBER: 95022964
- Nurse Practitioner Furnishing- LICENSE NUMBER: 95022964
Timeline
Hospice Registered Nurse
Talarni
02.2022 - Current
Home Health Registered Nurse
Talarni
11.2021 - Current
Public Health Nurse
LA County
08.2021 - 02.2023
Charge Nurse
Stars Inc
02.2021 - 04.2023
Workforce and Education Manager
County of San Bernardino
03.2018 - Current
Assistant Professor
Umass Global
08.2017 - Current
Program Specialist II
County of San Bernardino
07.2017 - 03.2018
Interim Cultural Competency Officer
County of San Bernardino
10.2016 - 07.2017
Mental Health Education Consultant
County of San Bernardino
01.2014 - 10.2016
Social Worker II
County of San Bernardino
10.2013 - 01.2014
Alcohol and Drug Counselor
County of San Bernardino
08.2001 - 10.2013
Doctorate of Nursing -
Umassglobal
Master of Science - Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Azusa Pacific University
Masters of Science Nursing - Nursing
Azusa Pacific University
Master’s in Public Administration -
California Baptist University
Master’s in Social Work -
California State University San Bernardino
Chemical Dependency Counselor Certificate -
East Los Angeles College
- Registered Nurse- LICENSE NUMBER: 95235548
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- BLS -Basic Life Support
- Licensed Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner - Board Certified LICENSE NUMBER: 95022964
- Nurse Practitioner Furnishing- LICENSE NUMBER: 95022964
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