Outgoing Psychiatric Staff Nurse with terrific people skills, friendly demeanor and strong talents in caring for individuals. Effective leader consistently finding ways to improve healthcare quality.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Travel Nurse, Inpatient Psychiatric Unit
Aya Healthcare
08.2021 - Current
Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Truman Medical Center
Kansas City, MO
04.2020 - 12.2021
Administered medication and treatments to patients to observe and record responses.
Performed patient assessments to monitor expected response to medications, altering treatment plans as needed.
Responded to numerous volatile situations and violent outbreaks to restore safety and security of patients and staff.
Staff Nurse
Aberdeen Village
Olathe, KS
07.2015 - 08.2021
Gathered patient health data through interviews and observation, documenting data in electronic records.
Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring and specimen collection.
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
Registered Nurse, Inpatient Psychiatric Unit at Baycare Northside Behavioral Health CenterRegistered Nurse, Inpatient Psychiatric Unit at Baycare Northside Behavioral Health Center
Registered Nurse, Inpatient Psychiatric Unit at Intuitive Health Services @ Napa State HospitalRegistered Nurse, Inpatient Psychiatric Unit at Intuitive Health Services @ Napa State Hospital