KHRISTAL L. GRANT
Indianapolis,IN
Summary
REGISTERED NURSE 28187182A Compassionate and dedicated medical professional, committed to providing all patients with outstanding care and support, to help improve quality of life.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
BLOOMINGTON MEADOWS HOSPITAL, Psych
12.2022 - Current
- Oversaw care of suicidal patients and acted swiftly to reduce risk of harm to themselves or others.
- Explained useful coping methods to relieve depression and anxiety.
- Provided direct quality care to patients by monitoring, recording and evaluating psychiatric conditions.
- Administered medication and treatments to patients to observe and record responses.
- Developed successful discharge plans to help continuity of care upon patient release.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
WELLSTONE REGIONAL HOSPITAL, BEHAVIORAL
08.2022 - 12.2022
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Performed patient assessments to monitor expected response to medications and altering treatment plans.
- Conducted therapy for mentally ill patients in group and individual settings to assist patients in achieving normalcy.
- Monitored vital signs, nutritional intake and signs and symptoms of complications to report deviations to supervisor.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
HENDRICKS BEHAVIORAL HOSPITAL, Psych, Maxim Healthcare
01.2022 - 06.2022
- Responded to numerous volatile situations and violent outbreaks to restore safety and security of patients and staff.
- Performed patient assessments to monitor expected response to medications and altering treatment plans.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions to provide additional support and guidance.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
PRN
08.2021 - 12.2021
- Shifts in LTC and assurance health, and rehabilitation hospital
RN
ABUNDANT LIFE HEALTHCARE, PPE SALES AND SERVICE
10.2019 - 08.2021
- Sales of PPE and other DME for patients in home health care and persons in need of PPE equipment for pandemic needs
SHIFT LEADER, RN
FAIRWAY VILLAGE
11.2018 - 07.2019
- Alzheimer's all male special care center
- Providing a safe environment while promoting self-worth and dignity for the residents
- Learn about each resident's life story and develop unique care plans to meet physical, cognitive, social, emotional, mental, and spiritual needs
- Administer medications while monitoring behavioral disturbances
RN
ST. VINCENT HOSPITAL
06.2017 - 10.2018
- Med/Surg, Oncology, Ortho, Ortho Progressive, Neuro, PCU, Rehab, Surgical Oncology, Med Psych, Cardiac, Cardiac Progressive
- Providing direct nursing care in a diverse healthcare environment
- Monitor and implement patient care plans
- Carry out physician and nursing orders
- Assess and coordinate patients' admission and discharge planning needs
- Follow all policies, procedures, and protocols of the healthcare organization in all aspects of patient care
NURSING
CENTRA HEALTHCARE SOLUTIONS, BALL MEMORIAL HOSPITAL - REHAB
12.2016 - 05.2017
- Use of nursing processes to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patients requiring rehabilitation due to CVA, MVA, TBI, orthopedic surgeries, amputees, and those persons suffering debilitation
- Implement and monitor patient care plans, monitor patient conditions, contribute information to the interdisciplinary team, and participate in discharge planning
- Provide education on safe and effective use of medical equipment, proper body mechanics, mobility, transfers, ADL's, and home safety while encouraging and instructing patients to do as much for themselves as possible, within safe guidelines.
EVE SHIFT SUPERVISOR
DECATUR TOWNSHIP CENTER
10.2016 - 12.2016
- Review of staff patterns and census, reassigning staff as necessary to ensure the needs of residents as well as meeting bedgetary controls
- Demonstrate support and participation in applying quality improvement processes to practice
- Promote a safe environment that is respectful, team oriented, and responsive to the concerns of staff, patients, and families
- Supervise and assess all staff and their work performance, in relation to their job description and the units' standard of care
- Monitoring nursing care and documentation to ensure it is in accordance with MD orders and patients POC, in an effort to ensure postitive clinical outcomes
- Ensuring patient care assignements are consistent with staff competencies, scope of practice, and the needs of the patients, while identifying and communicating any teaching opportunities and educational needs of staff
- Oversee medication management
- Investigate and take appropriate action to resolve patient/family complaints and/or concerns
LARUE CARTER MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, HEALTH RN
02.2016 - 11.2016
- Institutional care of patients with severe mental disorders
- Create and implement nursing diagnosis of both medical and psychological needs of patients and recommendation of treatment options
- Constant consultation with psychiatrists and behavioral health staff to design appropriate treatment plans for patients
- Administering and monitoring reactions to psychotropic medications
- Assisting the patient in understanding the nature of emotional disturbances and accepting the need for treatment
- Maintaining a safe and secure environment for staff and patients
- Building relationships with patients to build trust, applying de-escalation techniques, and preparing and participating in group and/or one on one therapy.
ST. VINCENT - REMOTE CARE MONITORING
10.2015 - 03.2016
- Remote monitoring of clinical signs and symptoms as well as vital signs
- Collaboration with health care professionals to enhance patients' awareness
- Teaching on disease management, prevention of exacerbation, and avoiding rehospitalization
ST. FRANCIS VISITING NURSE SERVICES, HOME HEALTH CARE
06.2015 - 10.2015
- Assume responsibility for patient/family caseload, including the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation phases of the nursing process
- Complete OASIS assessement in accordance with policy and develop/establish a 485, and follow POC
- Wound care, phlebotomy, PICC care and maintenance, TPN thearapy, catheter care and maintenance, etc
- Medication management, administration, and reconciliation
- Instruct/teach caregivers on providing safe and effective care
- Pain assessment and managment, utilizing appropriate modalities
RN CASE ANAGER
HANCOCK REGIONAL HOSPITAL, HOME HEALTH AND HOSPICE
12.2010 - 07.2014
- Provide at-home care for disabled persons and the elderly
- Provide case management for clients by developing care plans, consulting with other health care providers, such as physicians and social workers, coordinating health care provided by supplementary persons such as home health aides, physical and occupational therapy, and teaching/instructing clients and families on methods of positive health maintenance
- Perform independent health assessments of clients and families by evaluating their physical, mental, social, and environmental health status; and provide nursing intervention based on need assessment
- Exceptional ability to work independently and prioritize multiple tasks
- Create and assist in helping patients meet realistic and meaningful short and long term goals specific to the needs of each individual client
- OASIS experience with Admissions, Recertifications, Resumptions, Transfers and Discharges.
RN SHIFT LEADER
PLAINFIELD HEALTHCARE
09.2009 - 01.2011
- Observe, assess, and record symptoms, reactions, and progress to POC and administered medications
- Accurately maintain residents' records and develop a suitable POC, including short and long term goals, based on resident specific needs
- Documentthe effectiveness of nursing care and interventions
Education
Associates - Science of Nursing
Ivy Tech Community College of Indianapolis
Bachelors - Science of Nursing
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Masters - Science of Nursing
Registered Nurse - State - undefined
CPR - Current - undefined
Skills
- Direct Patient Care
- Health Psychology
- Intake Procedures
- Health Behavior Counseling
- Patient Care and Safety
- Patient Examination
- Patient-Focused Care
- Behavior Redirection
- OSHA Regulations
- Patient Relationship-Building
- Post-Traumatic Stress Management
- Drug Administration
- Interdisciplinary Communication
- Basic Care Services
- Individual and Group Therapy
- Blood Sample Collection
- Seizure Precautions
- Nursing Assignments
- Medication Side Effect Knowledge
- Calm Under Stress
- Documenting Behaviors
- Promoting Healthy Habits
- Intercultural Competence
Timeline
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
BLOOMINGTON MEADOWS HOSPITAL, Psych
12.2022 - Current
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
WELLSTONE REGIONAL HOSPITAL, BEHAVIORAL
08.2022 - 12.2022
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
HENDRICKS BEHAVIORAL HOSPITAL, Psych, Maxim Healthcare
01.2022 - 06.2022
PRN
08.2021 - 12.2021
RN
ABUNDANT LIFE HEALTHCARE, PPE SALES AND SERVICE
10.2019 - 08.2021
SHIFT LEADER, RN
FAIRWAY VILLAGE
11.2018 - 07.2019
RN
ST. VINCENT HOSPITAL
06.2017 - 10.2018
NURSING
CENTRA HEALTHCARE SOLUTIONS, BALL MEMORIAL HOSPITAL - REHAB
12.2016 - 05.2017
EVE SHIFT SUPERVISOR
DECATUR TOWNSHIP CENTER
10.2016 - 12.2016
LARUE CARTER MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, HEALTH RN
02.2016 - 11.2016
ST. VINCENT - REMOTE CARE MONITORING
10.2015 - 03.2016
ST. FRANCIS VISITING NURSE SERVICES, HOME HEALTH CARE
06.2015 - 10.2015
RN CASE ANAGER
HANCOCK REGIONAL HOSPITAL, HOME HEALTH AND HOSPICE
12.2010 - 07.2014
RN SHIFT LEADER
PLAINFIELD HEALTHCARE
09.2009 - 01.2011
Associates - Science of Nursing
Ivy Tech Community College of Indianapolis
Bachelors - Science of Nursing
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Masters - Science of Nursing
Registered Nurse - State - undefined
CPR - Current - undefined
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