KAREN WOODSTOCK
Queens,NY
Summary
Psychiatric registered nurse with extensive experience in high-acuity environments delivering comprehensive psychiatric care. Proven expertise in crisis intervention, suicide risk assessment, and medication management enhances patient safety and stabilization. Collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to create individualized treatment plans that improve patient outcomes.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Hudson County Correctional Facility
Kearny, NJ
11.2022 - Current
- Provided comprehensive medical and psychiatric care in high-acuity settings.
- Managed patients with acute psychiatric symptoms and substance withdrawal, focusing on stabilization and recovery.
- Performed mental status exams, suicide risk assessments, and crisis interventions.
- Administered medications while monitoring therapeutic responses and side effects.
- Utilized de-escalation techniques to ensure a safe treatment environment.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to create and implement individualized treatment plans that addressed comprehensive patient needs.
- Responded promptly to medical and psychiatric emergencies.
- Oversaw methadone and Suboxone administration in structured MAT programs, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and patient safety.
RN School Nurse
NYC Department of Education
New York, NY
09.2020 - Current
- Delivered healthcare services and emergency response for school-aged children, ensuring prompt care and safety
- Executed triage protocols for illness and injury, prioritizing care based on severity
- Administer medications and maintain accurate health records
- Partnered with parents and educators to enhance student well-being and address health concerns
Registered Nurse – Travel / Strike Psychiatric Nurse
Mount Sinai Health System
New York, NY
12.2025 - 03.2026
- Managed acute psychiatric crises and substance use disorders, facilitating timely interventions and stabilization
- Delivered acute psychiatric care across adult, child/adolescent, and CPEP units, ensuring safe and effective treatment
- Administered psychotropic medications and monitored patient responses, adjusting treatment plans to optimize therapeutic outcomes
- Conducted mental status exams and suicide risk assessments
- Collaborated on treatment and discharge planning
Registered Nurse – Travel Psychiatric (Child & Adolescent)
Saint Clare’s Behavioral Health
Boonton, NJ
04.2025 - 02.2026
- Conducted behavioral assessments and implemented crisis interventions to support patient stabilization
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to optimize treatment effectiveness
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement comprehensive care plans
- Provided inpatient psychiatric care to children and adolescents
Registered Nurse – Travel Psychiatric
Bellevue Hospital
New York, NY
03.2023 - 10.2024
- Conducted assessments and implemented crisis stabilization techniques to enhance patient outcomes
- Administered medications and collaborated on treatment planning to optimize patient recovery
- Provided psychiatric care in inpatient and emergency settings (CPEP) to ensure patient stabilization and support
- Maintained therapeutic milieu and ensured patient safety
COVID-19 Vaccinator / Unit Leader
Aya Healthcare
New York, NY
04.2021 - 06.2024
- Administered vaccines and conducted testing to support community health efforts
- Educated patients on vaccination procedures to enhance understanding and compliance
- Led vaccination clinic operations, coordinating staff to ensure efficient delivery of services
Registered Nurse
Housing Works / Mayor’s Office of Criminal Justice
Bronx, NY
01.2021 - 07.2021
- Performed patient assessments and coordinated care plans, ensuring continuity of care and optimal patient management
- Delivered comprehensive medical and mental health care to underserved populations, enhancing overall health outcomes
- Facilitated medication adherence and connected patients with essential resources, improving health literacy and access to care
Skills
- Medication administration
- Crisis intervention
- Suicide risk assessment
- Psychiatric emergency care
- Detoxification monitoring
- Behavioral health assessment
- Chronic disease management
- Patient advocacy and coordination
- EMR documentation
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
- Unit oversight
- Problem solving
- Communication skills
Certification
- Registered Nurse – New York
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- Pediatric Life Support (PALS)
Timeline
Registered Nurse – Travel / Strike Psychiatric Nurse
Mount Sinai Health System
12.2025 - 03.2026
Registered Nurse – Travel Psychiatric (Child & Adolescent)
Saint Clare’s Behavioral Health
04.2025 - 02.2026
Registered Nurse – Travel Psychiatric
Bellevue Hospital
03.2023 - 10.2024
Registered Nurse
Hudson County Correctional Facility
11.2022 - Current
COVID-19 Vaccinator / Unit Leader
Aya Healthcare
04.2021 - 06.2024
Registered Nurse
Housing Works / Mayor’s Office of Criminal Justice
01.2021 - 07.2021
RN School Nurse
NYC Department of Education
09.2020 - Current