Seasoned Registered Nurse with 25 years of experience in mental health and substance abuse and have provided care in both outpatient/home setting as well as inpatient/locked down unit and CPI trained.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Coastal Behavioral Hospital
Savannah, Georgia
06.2020 - Current
Conducted intake assessments to evaluate patient needs and risks.
Administered medications according to physician orders.
Maintained accurate documentation of patient interactions and treatment outcomes.
Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
Evaluated effectiveness of interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses.
Assisted with crisis intervention when needed.
Registered Nurse
Georgia Nurse Care
Brunswick, Georgia
09.2023 - 07.2025
Educated families on health management and care techniques.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for coordinated care delivery.
Documented patient progress and changes in health status accurately.
Implemented infection control measures to ensure patient safety.
Assisted patients with activities of daily living and functional mobility to increase comfort and quality of life.
Conducted regular re-evaluations to address changes in needs and conditions, and introduced revisions to care plans.
Registered Nurse
Gateway Behavioral Health Services-ACT Team
Brunswick, GA
10.2014 - 03.2020
Developed and Implemented Individualized Plan of Care for each consumer
Made routine home visits and managed a caseload of 35 consumers.
Participated in weekly IDG meetings with medical director, psychiatrist, and social workers to identify needs of consumers.
Evaluated mental health status of each consumer and documented appropriately.
Supervised home medications by assisting consumers set up pill minders, obtaining refills as needed, and monitoring for side effects.
Performed lab draws and monthly IM injections
On call for crisis intervention one weekend/month
Performed mental health assessments and provided interventions as necessary
Coordinated mental health and medical treatment as directed by MD
Developed and adapted individualized treatment plans according to patient recovery goals.
Provided ongoing education and support to consumers and consumers’ family/caregiver.
Registered Nurse
Memorial Health Hospital
Savannah, GA
09.2002 - 12.2017
Provided care for up to 28 patients on a locked down unit
Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
Completed admissions, evaluations, and discharges at Clark Center Behavioral Medicine
Worked as Charge Nurse and supervised LPNs and CNA/MHT
Documented patient’s mental health status and effectiveness of medications administered
Utilized deescalation techniques when necessary
Performed 15 minute checks on patients to ensure safety
Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
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