Katrina Joy
Minden,NV
Summary
Psychiatric nursing professional with extensive experience in mental health care and patient advocacy. Known for strong focus on team collaboration and achieving positive patient outcomes. Reliable and adaptable, skilled in patient assessment and crisis intervention, ensuring comprehensive care in dynamic healthcare settings. Excels in developing efficient processes, ensuring high standards, and aligning efforts with organizational goals. Experienced with leadership and managing nursing teams to enhance patient care. Utilizes effective healthcare protocols to drive positive patient outcomes. Knowledge of staff training, development, and problem-solving in dynamic healthcare environments.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Western Nevada Surgery Center
09.2024 - Current
- Prepare patients for surgery in Pre-op unit to include; Evaluating patient histories, completing a physical assessment, IV insertion, and ensuring patient is appropriately ready for surgery.
- Administer medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Manage patients recovering from surgical procedures, monitoring patient condition, implementing interventions when needed, providing discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Registered Nurse
Douglas County Sheriff's Department/Recon Health
06.2024 - Current
- Provide medical assessments, nursing care, and assist with coordination of follow up care to inmates with various levels of health care needs.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
Clinical Nurse Educator
Carson Tahoe Behavioral Health, Mallory Crisis Center
04.2023 - 05.2024
- Led the development of annual training plans based on identified gaps in knowledge or skills among clinical staff members.
- Assisted in the design of simulation exercises, enhancing hands-on learning experiences for clinical staff members.
- Improved nursing competency through the creation and delivery of targeted training sessions and workshops.
- Kept current with emerging trends in healthcare education, incorporating new strategies into existing curricula for continuous program improvement.
- Developed comprehensive competency assessments for various disciplines the mental health setting, effectively measuring nursing staff knowledge and skill levels.
- Developed streamlined training programs for new hires, ensuring quality care and consistency in nursing practices.
Nurse Manager
Carson Tahoe Behavioral Health, Mallory Crisis Center
12.2020 - 04.2023
- Managed 160 nurses and staff in a 62 bed psychiatric hospital and crisis center by providing comprehensive nursing guidance and maintaining outstanding patient satisfaction and care standards.
- Conducted performance evaluations and provided constructive feedback to support professional growth of nursing staff members.
- Developed and implemented quality improvement initiatives to provide best possible patient care and identify and address areas of concern.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by maintaining accurate records and staying up-to-date on industry standards.
- Investigated and independently resolved complaints from staff, physicians, and patients by leveraging clinical judgment and unit management expertise.
- Monitored clinical outcomes closely, identifying areas for improvement and implementing corrective actions.
- Coordinated staffing resources during times of high patient acuity or census fluctuations to maintain optimal nurse-to-patient ratios.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
Charge Registered Nurse
Carson Tahoe Behavioral Health, Mallory Crisis Center
10.2018 - 12.2020
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Contributed to a positive work environment by actively participating in unit meetings, sharing ideas to improve efficiency or address ongoing challenges faced by colleagues.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Served as a mentor for junior nursing staff, fostering a positive learning environment and promoting professional growth.
Registered Nurse
Carson Tahoe Behavioral Health, Mallory Crisis Center
12.2016 - 10.2018
- Provided direct quality care to patients by monitoring, recording and evaluating psychiatric conditions
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams during rounds, providing input and advocating for patient needs.
- Ensured patient safety by closely monitoring behaviors, administering medications as prescribed, and intervening during incidents of aggression or selfharm.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Gardnerville Health & Rehab
07.2015 - 08.2016
- Provide basic care and comfort to residents by assisting them with activities of daily living while preserving patient dignity while providing care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN03.2025
Associates of Applied Sciences in Nursing -
Western Nevada College
05.2017
Skills
Mental Health Evaluation
Suicide Prevention and Safety Planning
Crisis Intervention
De-Escalation Techniques
Multidisciplinary Collaboration
Psychopharmacology knowledge
Certification
- Psychiatric & Mental Health Registered Nurse-Board Certified, ANCC, 09/2029
- BLS, ACLS, PALS Provider, AHA 01/2026
- BLS, ACLS, PALS Instructor Certified, AHA
- Credentialed EPIC Training for RN workflows, EPIC
- Crisis Intervention Trained, C.I.T.
- Non-violent Crisis Intervention, CPI Institute
- A.S.I.S.T. Trained, Department of Health & Human Services
- Safe Talk Trained, Department of Health & Human Services
Awardsandaccolades
- Northern Nurses of Achievement Award nominee for Community and Behavioral Health, 2020
- Northern Nurses of Achievement Award nominee for Rookie Nurse of the Year, 2018
- Daisy Award Recipient, 2018
- Spirit of Nursing Award for graduating nursing class, 05/2017
Volunteer Experience
- Presenter for C.I.T. trainings on Psychiatric Care, Carson City Sheriff's Office, Douglas County Sheriff's Office, 2022-present
- Volunteer for Court Appointed Special Advocates for Children, Minden, NV, 2011-2013
- Event Committee for Austin's House Children's Shelter, Minden, NV, 2011-2016
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Western Nevada Surgery Center
09.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse
Douglas County Sheriff's Department/Recon Health
06.2024 - Current
Clinical Nurse Educator
Carson Tahoe Behavioral Health, Mallory Crisis Center
04.2023 - 05.2024
Nurse Manager
Carson Tahoe Behavioral Health, Mallory Crisis Center
12.2020 - 04.2023
Charge Registered Nurse
Carson Tahoe Behavioral Health, Mallory Crisis Center
10.2018 - 12.2020
Registered Nurse
Carson Tahoe Behavioral Health, Mallory Crisis Center
12.2016 - 10.2018
Certified Nursing Assistant
Gardnerville Health & Rehab
07.2015 - 08.2016
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Capella University
Associates of Applied Sciences in Nursing -
Western Nevada College
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