Katarina O'Reilly
1822 Horseshoe Ridge Rd., Chesterfield,Missouri
Summary
Diligent and ethical nursing professional with 8 years of experience monitoring treatment of patients diagnosed with disabilities, illnesses and distress. Highly trained Psychiatric Nurse providing excellent care to patients of all ages - child, adolescence, adults and geriatric population. Team-oriented with patient centered focus which promotes positive relationships with patients, family members, and collaborating medical professionals resulting in high quality care. Offering well-developed interpersonal, acute care treatment and relationship building skills. Seek opportunity to expand skills and experience.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Psychiatric Registered Nurse and House Supervisor
St. Louis Forensic Treatment Center
08.2018 - Current
- Nursing care to adults recovering from severe and persistent mental illness for which were criminally committed. Manage care and medication pass to 23-28 patients
- Facilitate therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients improve coping skills
- As charge nurse provide leadership and coordination of ward schedule while ensuring implementation of clinical objectives and quality patient care
- Assigns, directs, educates and monitors nursing and support staff during assigned shift
- Evaluates effectiveness of patient care and identifies any issues that affect desired patient outcomes
- Responds to complaints about patient care and manages through established channels
- Develop treatment plans for patients with broad range of physical and mental health issues
- Provide rapid response to psychiatric and medical emergencies throughout facility to maintain high standards of patient care
- Perform daily nursing assessment of mood, suicide risk, and safety precautions such as seizure, fall, or choking risk
- Covering as house supervisor for whole facility as needed for last 2 years
- Ensures that available staff is assigned to clinical areas in accordance with competencies as well as consideration of Staffing and Scheduling Policy, and that adequate staff is available for oncoming shift. Makes adjustments to staffing as necessary
- Oversees hospital operations in absence of administration. Responds to emergency situations, assuming charge position until administrator arrives. Contacts administrator on call as needed
- Communicates about any issues encountered during shift with appropriate hospital management in timely manner
Travel Psychiatric Nurse
CareRev
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Working for multiple local SSM Hospitals focusing on all Behavior Health Units, clinical experience in fast-paced, high-volume hospitals in Saint Louis and metro area
- Extent experience in child, adolescence and geriatric behavior health
- Works in constant state of alertness while maintaining safe manner
- Oversaw care of self-harm patients and acted swiftly to reduce risk of harm to themselves or others
- Identity and deescalate potential crisis situations
- Working on assessment, stabilization and after care treatment planning
- Teaching self-control, de-escalation and restraint reduction
PRN Psychiatric Registered Nurse
SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital
01.2020 - 08.2020
- Working in Behavioral Health Acute Care Unit
- Complete nursing assessments on assigned patients, documents all nursing care given to patients according to nursing standards within time-frame set in policy and procedures
- Complete admissions and discharges processing efficiently and accurately as directed
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Initiates/evaluates alternatives to restraint prior to application
- Applies restraints consistent with approved procedure. Monitors and assesses patient's response throughout restraint period at appropriate intervals. Documents restraint use and associated care thoroughly
- Provides consultation for peers to determine alternatives to restraints and 1:1 observation.
- Utilizes critical thinking skills and judgement to analyze patient assessment data and notify physician of changes in condition
- Assesses and monitors patients and environment for safety within unit
Home Health Nurse
Healthline In Home Care LLC
08.2018 - 05.2019
- Provided physical assessments, medication, and chronic disease management to home health patients
- Weekly home visits to evaluate vital signs, chronic conditions and changes in conditions
- Coordinate daily medication administration schedules to help patient address symptoms and enhance quality of life
- Offer support for patient’s mental and emotional needs to enhance positive outcomes
- Perform and educate patients on wound care and aseptic technique
- Educated patients and families on disease processes, medications and treatments
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
CenterPointe Hospital
09.2015 - 12.2018
- Provided direct inpatient care in detox, acute, adolescent, adult, and geriatric psychiatric units
- Alcohol, benzodiazepine, and opiate detox assessment and care
- Responsible for all pre and post treatment care of patients receiving ECT as well as assisting medical staff during administering of therapy
- Provide education about ECT and TMS procedure and obtain level of understanding from patient and family
- Ensure patient’s status is assessed on ongoing basis and pertinent information gathered is documented. Notify physician of significant changes in status such as difficulties with detox, medical emergency or change in medical status regarding response to medications, etc.
- Ensure nursing treatment plans are specific to assessed needs and initial treatment plan is completed upon admission
- Managed care from admission to discharge, including nursing assessment, development of nursing diagnoses and care plans
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Maryville University of St.
Louis, Missouri12.2014
Skills
- Patient Admission and discharges
- Mental and physical nursing assessment
- Medication management
- Treatment plan development
- Patient teaching and advocacy
- Team Collaboration
- Chronic disease management
- Crisis management and de-escalation
- Emergency Response
- Direct Supervision
- Delegation and Motivation
- SMART Training - assault and crisis intervention
- CPR by American Heart Association
Timeline
Travel Psychiatric Nurse
CareRev
01.2022 - 01.2023
PRN Psychiatric Registered Nurse
SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital
01.2020 - 08.2020
Psychiatric Registered Nurse and House Supervisor
St. Louis Forensic Treatment Center
08.2018 - Current
Home Health Nurse
Healthline In Home Care LLC
08.2018 - 05.2019
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
CenterPointe Hospital
09.2015 - 12.2018
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Maryville University of St.
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