Kerry McCullah
Dayton,NV
Summary
Dynamic Correctional Registered Nurse with extensive experience at the State of Nevada, excelling in crisis intervention and comprehensive patient evaluation. Proven ability to advocate for patient needs and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, ensuring regulatory compliance and effective psychotropic medication administration. Committed to promoting recovery and enhancing patient comfort in high-stress environments.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Correctional Registered Nurse
State of Nevada
Carson City, NV
10.2006 - Current
- Provide professional nursing care to individuals with developmental delays, developmental disabilites, intellectual disabilities or social, emotional and/or behavioral disorders in an institution in accordance with the authorized scope of practice specified in the Nurse Practice Act.
- Evaluate and assess for safety to include suicidal/homicidal ideations, hallucinations, observe for depressive symptoms, administer psychotropic medications, monitor in suicide watch, working as part of a team to ensure appropriate nursing care is being provided.
- Maintain knowledge of current trends in correctional healthcare through continuing education courses or literature review.
- Assess patient conditions, monitor behaviors and update supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Respond to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Advocate for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implement outlined treatment plans.
- Help patients feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing Science
Western Nevada College
Carson City, NV06-1990
Skills
- Comprehensive patient evaluation
- Psychotropic medication administration
- Crisis intervention
- Behavioral health monitoring
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Regulatory compliance
- Patient advocacy
- Heartsaver CPR AED (CPR AED)
- Skilled in patient education
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Correctional Registered Nurse
State of Nevada
10.2006 - Current
Associate of Science - Nursing Science
Western Nevada College
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