Kelley Sacksteder
Findlay,OH
Summary
Seasoned Behavioral Health Charge RN with a proven track record at Sojourn Behavioral Health Hospital and Century Health. Excelled in psychiatric evaluations, crisis intervention, and patient education, enhancing care delivery. Skilled in suicide risk assessment and fostering multidisciplinary team collaboration. Demonstrates exceptional multitasking abilities and a compassionate approach, significantly improving patient recovery outcomes.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Behavioral Health Charge RN
Sojourn Behavioral Health Hospital
11.2024 - Current
- Assisted physicians in conducting psychiatric evaluations by gathering relevant medical history information from patients or caregivers when necessary.
- Participated in continuous quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing patient care delivery across the facility.
- Delivered psychoeducational interventions to patients and families, increasing understanding of mental health conditions and coping strategies during recovery periods.
- Streamlined nursing documentation, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Deescalated potentially volatile situations using proven crisis intervention techniques, maintaining a safe environment for all involved parties.
- Managed medication administration processes, ensuring proper dosage, timing, and adherence to prescribed regimens for optimal therapeutic results.
- Evaluated nursing care plans regularly to ensure alignment with current patient needs and adjust interventions as required.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
Charge Nurse / Behavior Unit Manager
St. Catherine's Care Center-The Manor At Greendale
04.1999 - 09.2024
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
- Mentored and supervised junior nurses, fostering a supportive and professional work environment.
- Promoted a safe working environment by adhering to infection control policies and regularly reviewing safety protocols.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to provide quality patient care.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient information, enabling informed decision-making among the healthcare team members.
- Coordinated discharge planning, collaborating with patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure seamless transitions of care.
- Oversaw administration of medication, ensuring adherence to strict safety protocols, thereby maintaining patient safety.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Oversaw RNs, LPNs, nursing aides, and support staff
- Mentored new hires during orientation .
Substance Abuse Nurse
Choices- SA Clinic
03.2015 - 06.2015
- Educated patients on disease management, self-care techniques, and wellness strategies to improve long-term health outcomes.
- Worked with Psychiatrist who prescribed suboxone to the clients.
- Preformed drug tests to ensure client was "clean" and could receive next rx for suboxone.
RN
Century Health-Mental Health and Substance Abuse C
04.2006 - 03.2015
- Built trust with patients from various cultural backgrounds through culturally competent care practices tailored to individual needs.
- Collaborated proactively with psychiatrists to adjust treatment plans based on observed changes in symptoms or behavior patterns among patients.
- Performed patient assessments to monitor expected response to medications and altering treatment plans.
- Provided direct quality care to patients by monitoring, recording and evaluating psychiatric conditions.
- Explained useful coping methods to relieve depression and anxiety.
- Filled med boxes for clients
- Documented Psych evaluations prior to first meeting with psychiatrists
- Coordinated Patient Assistance Program, Completed Prior Auth process as needed with insurance companies.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Excelsior College
Albany, NY09-2009
LPN - Nursing
Bowling Green Area School of Practical Nursing
Bowling Green, OH03-1994
Skills
- Suicide risk assessment
- Mental health assesment
- Behavioral management
- Multidisciplinary team collaboration
- De-escalation techniques
- Psychiatric medication administration
- Clinical documentation
- Teamwork
- Compassionate and caring
- Multitasking, organized
- Substance Abuse/ Mental Health care
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Geriatric care
- Dementia care
Timeline
Behavioral Health Charge RN
Sojourn Behavioral Health Hospital
11.2024 - Current
Substance Abuse Nurse
Choices- SA Clinic
03.2015 - 06.2015
RN
Century Health-Mental Health and Substance Abuse C
04.2006 - 03.2015
Charge Nurse / Behavior Unit Manager
St. Catherine's Care Center-The Manor At Greendale
04.1999 - 09.2024
Associate of Science - Nursing
Excelsior College
LPN - Nursing
Bowling Green Area School of Practical Nursing
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