Kayla Seymour

• Applies clinical knowledge/judgment to lead staff involvement in planning, decision­ making, and evaluating outcomes within the immediate practice setting.Effectively functions as a leader, with demonstrated outcomes, for the immediate practice setting.Improves Veteran/patient driven care by optimizing the patient experience, satisfaction and/or safety for the immediate practice setting.
• Participates in MH interdisciplinary treatment team, assumes team lead for psychiatric emergencies, reports and assists in resolving safety concerns, and documents nursing assessments, nursing plan of care, patient safety observations, and environmental safety rounds according to facility policy.
• Supported newly hired nursing staff through mentorship, providing guidance on clinical practice standards, policies, and procedures specific to the field of behavioral health.

Prevented escalation of psychiatric crises by recognizing early warning signs and intervening promptly with appropriate de-escalation techniques.

• Conduct thorough physical and mental health assessments of inmates during intake
• Administer prescribed medications, including controlled substances, and monitor for adverse effects
• Provide immediate nursing care for medical and psychiatric emergencies, including trauma, overdose, and behavioral health crises, ensuring timely interventions
• Respond to all medical emergencies and provide care
• Manage detox medication administration for inmate treatment (MAT program)

• Monitor and manage withdrawal symptoms, including vital signs and behavioral changes
• Administer medications to alleviate withdrawal symptoms and ensure patient comfort
• Maintain a supportive and secure environment for patients undergoing detoxification
• Provide emotional support and encouragement to patients throughout the detox process

• Managed comprehensive psychiatric care for veterans from admission to discharge
• Collaborated with physicians to develop and implement well-coordinated treatment plans
• Administered psychotropic medications, conducted nursing assessments, and performed mental health evaluations
• Assessed the need for seclusion and restraints and monitored patient behavior for safety
• Train and precept new Travel Nurses

• Created nursing assignments for current and future shifts
• Maintained quality clinical care for patients in accordance with facility rules, regulations, and guidelines
• Supervised clinical care planning and delivery to ensure coordinated, quality patient care
• Planned, implemented, and evaluated clinical competencies and ongoing educational/orientation needs of the staff
• Assist HR managers with the hiring process, including interviewing and onboarding new staff
• Precept all new staff and nurses
• Managed critical situations calmly and efficiently, providing guidance to the nursing team during emergencies.

• Delivered psychiatric care from admission to discharge for inmate patients
• Conducted risk assessments for behaviors such as suicidal and homicidal tendencies
• Administered medications and performed routine mental health evaluations
• Developed and executed nursing care plans; ensured compliance with all regulations and safety standards

• Provided direct psychiatric care, managed patient stabilization, and determined next steps in treatment
• Administered medications via oral and intramuscular routes and monitored patient responses
• Conducted nightly rounds, vital sign checks, and followed detox protocols

• Managed psychiatric care from admission to discharge, including emergency response and crisis management
• Collaborated with physicians to devise and implement individualized treatment plans
• Conducted patient assessments, administered psychotropic medications, and evaluated mental health
• Maintained comprehensive medical records and facilitated patient education

• Created nursing assignments for current and future shifts
• Maintained quality clinical care for patients in accordance with facility rules, regulations, and guidelines
• Supervised clinical care planning and delivery to ensure coordinated, quality patient care
• Planned, implemented, and evaluated clinical competencies and ongoing educational/orientation needs of the staff
• Assist HR managers with the hiring process, including interviewing and onboarding new staff
• Precept all new staff and nurses