Ketly Raphael

Provide care at a forensic mental health facility to individuals who have been charged with second or third-degree felonies, and who have been found by the court to be incompetent to stand trial.

Responsible for admissions, assessments, administration of psychotropics and other medications, discharging, and follow-up care.

Maintain person's rights, dignity, and confidentiality.

• Maintained accurate patient records according to HIPAA guidelines while adhering to quality standards established by the organization.
• Planned and implemented individualized care plans to meet the physical, emotional, and mental health needs of clients.

• Working in the clinic to maintain proper safety procedures, monitor medical supplies, evaluate, and treat inmates who need medical attention.
• Maintained accurate records of patient progress notes, medications administered and other relevant data.
• Implemented infection control measures to reduce the spread of contagious diseases.
• Evaluated the effectiveness of nursing interventions and modified plans as needed.

Charge nurse on the behavioral health unit of 30 beds.

• Provided direct nursing care to patients, including administering medications. Responsible for admissions, discharges, and 24-hour chart audits.
• Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure, temperature, respiration rate, pulse rate and weight.
• Created, implemented and evaluated patient care plans with medical team.
• Skills in seclusion and restraints techniques, and compliance monitoring. Suicide, 1:1 monitoring, close observation, and boundary documentation.