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Karen Ryley McKay

Rock Hill,SC

Summary

Highly trained Psychiatric Nurse committed to providing excellent care to patients of all ages. Expertise in performing admission assessments and discharges planning. Participating in crisis interventions. Kind and caring professional with 20 years of experience monitoring treatment of patients diagnosed with psychiatric illnesses and distress.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Tavel Nurse

Billings Clinic Hospital
08.2023 - Current
  • Increased patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and timely nursing care to diverse populations.
  • Improved patient outcomes through careful monitoring and thorough documentation of vital signs, medical histories, and treatment plans.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop and implement individualized care plans tailored to meet patients'' specific needs.
  • Delivered high-quality patient care during emergency situations, remaining calm under pressure and effectively prioritizing tasks according to urgency.

Travel Psychiatic Registered Nurse

Dominion Medical Center
04.2023 - 07.2023
  • Provided direct quality care to patients by monitoring, recording and evaluating psychiatric conditions.
  • Administered medication and treatments to patients to observe and record responses.
  • Performed patient assessments to monitor expected response to medications and altering treatment plans.
  • Coordinated with medical and paramedical professionals to provide appropriate input and effectively formulate and implement treatment plans for patients.
  • Provided and implemented individualized care plans that would meet each patient's specific needs.

Travel Psychiatric Registered Nurse

Northern Light Acadia Hospital
01.2023 - Current
  • Provided direct quality care to patients by monitoring, recording and evaluating psychiatric conditions.
  • Performed patient assessments to monitor expected response to medications and altering treatment plans.
  • Administered medication and treatments to patients to observe and record responses.

Travel Psychiatric Nurse

Host Healthcare
05.2022 - 12.2022
  • Provide care for level 1 psychiatric patients in free standing inpatient psychiatric hospital.
  • Provide safe and therapeutic environment by giving direct quality of care to patient by monitoring, recording and evaluating their psychiatric conditions.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.


Psychiatric Intake Specialist

Piedmont Medical Center
09.2015 - 05.2022
  • Evaluated Patients by assessing current psychiatric needs. Assess symptoms, Mental status exam and risk for harm to self or others. Obtain collateral information from family.
  • Worked with Psychiatrist and Emergency Department team to obtain appropriate services for clients. Facilitate inpatient admissions, Transfers to appropriate facilities or outpatient follow-up.
  • Offered compassionate and attentive guidance to patients during moments of crisis and trauma.
  • Determined needed and relevant interventions based on each client's cognitive abilities and current needs.

Psychiatric Nurse

Catawba Community Mental Health
04.2008 - 07.2014
  • Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
  • Administered medications via intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
  • Evaluated charting procedures for adherence to best practices.
  • Educated patients and families on diagnosis, treatments and expected outcomes.
  • Protected confidentiality of information related to patient care activities and EMS operations.
  • Followed proper procedure for installation and removal of catheters, IVs and PIC lines.
  • Collaborated with physicians and treatment team to deliver appropriate treatment.

Psychiatric Nurse Supervisor

Piedmont Medical Center
10.2007 - 04.2008
  • Kept psychiatric inpatient unit in compliance with HIPAA, Joint Commission and other applicable guidelines.
  • Trained, evaluated and coached clinical staff to improve performance.
  • Supervised professional and paraprofessional nursing staff and delegated tasks to maintain continuum of care.
  • Reviewed department performance and adjusted coverage to compensate for changing conditions.

Psychiatric Nurse

Piedmont Medical Center
07.2004 - 04.2008
  • Oversaw care of patients with varying acute psychiatric need.
  • Coordinated with medical and paramedical professionals to provide appropriate input and effectively formulate and implement treatment plans for patients.
  • Responded to numerous volatile situations and violent outbreaks to restore safety and security of patients and staff.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Performed patient assessments to monitor expected response to medications and altering treatment plans.

Nephrology Nurse

Varied
05.1998 - 08.2003
  • Gambro Healthcare: Jan 2002-August 2003 Center Director. 12 chair hemodialysis clinic. 24 patients and 6 staff members. Manage financial budget. Oversee quality assurance in compliance with DEHEC for yearly licensing.
  • Nephrology Associates. May 2000-Jan2002 Clinical Supervisor. Supervise clinical staff. Patient education. Direct patient care. Review Lab reports. Clinical trials. Phone Triage. OSHA compliance.
  • Southeast Renal Associates: Nov 1999-May 2000. Clinical Supervisor. Patient education. Direct patient care. Review Lab reports. Clinical trials. Phone Triage. OSHA compliance.
  • Rock Hill Dialysis Center May 1998-November 2000. Charge Nurse, Hemodiaylsis, Peritoneal Dialysis . Supervise daily activities for 28 chair clinic for 96 patients.

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing

York Technical College
Rock Hill, SC
05.1998

Skills

  • Consultation and advisory
  • Psychiatric Assessment
  • Restraint Techniques
  • Patient Relationships
  • Strong clinical judgment
  • Therapeutic Communication
  • Patient and family advocacy

Additional Information

South Carolina Compact State Registered Nurse License. Expires 4/30/2026

Washing State Expired 8/13/2024

BLS current Expires 10/30/2025

CPI current

Vaccinations up to date

COVID vaccine with 3rd booster

2023 Flu vaccine

Timeline

Tavel Nurse

Billings Clinic Hospital
08.2023 - Current

Travel Psychiatic Registered Nurse

Dominion Medical Center
04.2023 - 07.2023

Travel Psychiatric Registered Nurse

Northern Light Acadia Hospital
01.2023 - Current

Travel Psychiatric Nurse

Host Healthcare
05.2022 - 12.2022

Psychiatric Intake Specialist

Piedmont Medical Center
09.2015 - 05.2022

Psychiatric Nurse

Catawba Community Mental Health
04.2008 - 07.2014

Psychiatric Nurse Supervisor

Piedmont Medical Center
10.2007 - 04.2008

Psychiatric Nurse

Piedmont Medical Center
07.2004 - 04.2008

Nephrology Nurse

Varied
05.1998 - 08.2003

Associate of Science - Nursing

York Technical College

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