KATHERINE MOISE
Summary
Behavioral health nursing professional seeking employment in Washington state. Experienced in delivering comprehensive mental health care and creating supportive environments for patients. Known for effective collaboration with multidisciplinary teams and adapting to changing clinical needs, ensuring high-quality patient care. Demonstrated skills in patient assessment, crisis intervention, and therapeutic communication.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Behavioral Health Registered Nurse
FMRS Health Systems
101 S Eisenhower Drive, Beckley, WV 25801
07.2020 - Current
- Provides nursing services in outpatient behavioral health setting with psychiatric providers and other medical staff
- Administers psychotropic injections to clients while promoting safety and compliance to agency policies and procedures as mandated by law
- Provides education to clients regarding safe administration of home medications in addition to importance of compliance
- Assesses client reports of adverse medication reactions and implemented treatment as ordered by supervising physician
- Completes insurance prior authorizations for client medications
- Collaborates with psychiatrists to adjust medication regimens, optimizing therapeutic effectiveness while minimizing side effects.
- Streamlines documentation processes, resulting in increased efficiency and accuracy of patient records
- Increases patient satisfaction by establishing trust and rapport through compassionate listening and empathetic communication
- Prevents escalation of psychiatric crises by recognizing early warning signs and intervening promptly with appropriate de-escalation techniques.
- Advocates for patient rights within the healthcare system by maintaining confidentiality standards, addressing ethical concerns when necessary.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Bluefield Regional Medical Center
Bluefield, WV
06.2018 - 06.2020
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient care, ensuring seamless communication between healthcare providers
- Consistently maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in accordance with regulatory requirements
- Skillfully performed venipuncture, IV insertion, and catheterizations, ensuring proper technique and adherence to infection control standards
- Provided health education to patients and families regarding discharge instructions and plans of care
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses
- Implemented fall prevention strategies to minimize patient injuries and promote a safe environment within the medical-surgical unit
- Performed emergency medical procedures such as BLS, ACLS and other condition stabilizing interventions
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
500 W Monroe St Suite 28, Chicago, IL 6066104-2020
Associate of Science - Nursing
Southwest Virginia Community College
Cedar Bluff, VA05-2018
Skills
- Psychiatric assessment
- Anxiety management
- Depression management
- Bipolar disorder management
- Schizophrenia management
- Suicide prevention
Certification
- Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing (PMH-BC), American Nurses Credentialing Center, January 21st 2022 - January 20th 2027
Licenses
- Registered Nurse - West Virginia Multi-State Compact License (License #107081, active through 6/30/2026)
Timeline
Behavioral Health Registered Nurse
FMRS Health Systems
07.2020 - Current
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Bluefield Regional Medical Center
06.2018 - 06.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Southwest Virginia Community College