KATHLEEN JACKMAN
Northport,NY
Summary
Highly trained Psychiatric Staff Nurse offering well-developed interpersonal, acute care treatment and relationship building skills. Promoting pleasant personality and skills helping patients stay calm and communicative.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
STONYBROOK HOSPITAL
02.2023 - 10.2023
- Oversaw care of suicidal patients and acted swiftly to reduce risk of harm to themselves or others.
- Responded to numerous volatile situations and violent outbreaks to restore safety and security of patients and staff.
- Explained useful coping methods to relieve depression and anxiety.
- Administered medication and treatments to patients to observe and record responses.
- Provided direct quality care to patients by monitoring, recording and evaluating psychiatric conditions.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Conducted therapy for mentally ill patients in group and individual settings to assist patients in achieving normalcy.
- Monitored vital signs, nutritional intake and signs and symptoms of complications to report deviations to supervisor.
- Educated patients and families about mental health, diagnoses and treatment options.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
HUNTINGTON HOSPITAL
04.2001 - 09.2022
- Oversaw care of suicidal patients and acted swiftly to reduce risk of harm to themselves or others.
- Responded to numerous volatile situations and violent outbreaks to restore safety and security of patients and staff.
- Explained useful coping methods to relieve depression and anxiety.
- Administered medication and treatments to patients to observe and record responses.
- Provided direct quality care to patients by monitoring, recording and evaluating psychiatric conditions.
- Conducted therapy for mentally ill patients in group and individual settings to assist patients in achieving normalcy.
- Performed patient assessments to monitor expected response to medications and altering treatment plans.
- Monitored vital signs, nutritional intake and signs and symptoms of complications to report deviations to supervisor.
- Developed successful discharge plans to help continuity of care upon patient release.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions to provide additional support and guidance.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
BRUNWICK HOSPITAL
04.1998 - 04.2001
- Oversaw care of suicidal patients and acted swiftly to reduce risk of harm to themselves or others.
- Responded to numerous volatile situations and violent outbreaks to restore safety and security of patients and staff.
- Explained useful coping methods to relieve depression and anxiety.
- Administered medication and treatments to patients to observe and record responses.
- Provided direct quality care to patients by monitoring, recording and evaluating psychiatric conditions.
- Conducted therapy for mentally ill patients in group and individual settings to assist patients in achieving normalcy.
- Coordinated with medical and paramedical professionals to provide appropriate input and effectively formulate and implement treatment plans for patients.
- Monitored vital signs, nutritional intake and signs and symptoms of complications to report deviations to supervisor.
- Developed successful discharge plans to help continuity of care upon patient release.
Education
Associate of Arts - BUSINESS
Nassau Community College
Garden City, NY05.1995
BBA - Finance
ADELPHI UNIVERSITY
Garden City, NY05.1984
Skills
- Client Education
- Service Coordination
- Direct Patient Care
- Discharge Planning
- Medication Administration
- Patient Assessments
- Treatment Planning
- Crisis Intervention
- Clinical documentation
Timeline
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
STONYBROOK HOSPITAL
02.2023 - 10.2023
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
HUNTINGTON HOSPITAL
04.2001 - 09.2022
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
BRUNWICK HOSPITAL
04.1998 - 04.2001
Associate of Arts - BUSINESS
Nassau Community College
BBA - Finance
ADELPHI UNIVERSITY
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