Kimberly Davis

• Developed content strategies with a focus on audience growth and retention.
• CEU's in all areas of nursing
• Improved content quality by conducting thorough research and incorporating industry trends.

Opened newly constructed hospital.

• Conducted family meetings to discuss patients'' progress and address any concerns or questions relatives may have had about their loved one''s treatment plan.
• Led group therapy sessions for various topics, promoting mental health awareness and coping strategies among patients.
• Assisted in the training of new nursing staff members on best practices in psychiatric care delivery methods.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to provide holistic care for patients with complex psychiatric needs.

• Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure effective treatment of psychiatric conditions.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for psychiatric patients.
• Provided therapeutic interventions to support patient emotional and psychological well-being.
• Improved patient outcomes by conducting detailed assessments and implementing individualized care strategies.
• Educated patients and families about psychiatric conditions, treatment options, and self-care techniques.
• Conducted risk assessments for identifying potential safety hazards and preventing incidents.
• Facilitated group therapy sessions, fostering a supportive environment for patient interaction and recovery.
• Supported crisis intervention efforts for maintaining a safe and therapeutic environment.
• Participated in ongoing education and training to remain current with psychiatric nursing best practices.
• Utilized de-escalation techniques to manage challenging behaviors and promote patient safety.
• Engaged in therapeutic communication to build trust and facilitate patient recovery.
• Adhered to ethical and legal standards in providing psychiatric nursing care.
• 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.
• Optimized clinical decision-making by conducting thorough psychosocial assessments upon admission and throughout patients'' stays.

• Responded to numerous volatile situations and violent outbreaks to restore safety and security of patients and staff.
• Built trust with patients from various cultural backgrounds through culturally competent care practices tailored to individual needs.
• Ensured patient safety by closely monitoring behaviors, administering medications as prescribed, and intervening during incidents of aggression or selfharm.
• Oversaw care of suicidal patients and acted swiftly to reduce risk of harm to themselves or others.
• Promoted a therapeutic environment by establishing rapport, maintaining boundaries, and fostering open communication with patients and families.
• Facilitated group therapy sessions for diverse populations addressing issues such as coping skills, anger management, substance abuse recovery, and relapse prevention.
• Served as a resource for nursing staff, providing guidance in the application of evidence-based practices in the psychiatric setting.
• Performed psychiatric assessments of patients and recommended care plan and medications throughout all areas of the facility.

• Oversaw and approved recruitment, hiring and orientation of new nursing staff.
• Ensured regulatory compliance by staying current on industry standards and updating policies accordingly.
• Monitored and evaluated nursing staff performance, providing feedback and guidance to support standards of care.
• Facilitated continuing education and training programs to drive staff competency and professional development.
• Rewrote and implemented psychiatric programs leading to passing state and federal inspections.

• Participated in management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, and resident complaints or concerns.
• Oversaw and approved recruitment, hiring and orientation of new nursing staff.
• Ensured regulatory compliance by staying current on industry standards and updating policies accordingly.
• Monitored and evaluated nursing staff performance, providing feedback and guidance to support standards of care.

• Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
• Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Wrote and implementing inpatient and outpatient Geriatric and Geriatric Psychiatry programs.

• Ensured regulatory compliance by staying current on industry standards and updating policies accordingly.
• Monitored and evaluated nursing staff performance, providing feedback and guidance to support standards of care.
• Wrote and implemented psychiatric programs.
• System and patient care evaluation.
• Brought facility into compliance (state and Federal).

• Recruited, trained and mentored faculty and staff in best practices for instruction.
• Oversaw development and implementation of quality educational programs.
• Psychiatric patient and staff education
• Multiple patient groups.

• Managed complex cases involving multiple specialists while maintaining clear communication channels between all parties involved in a child''s care plan.
• Provided education to parents on proper home care techniques, minimizing hospital readmissions and promoting long-term wellbeing.
• Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.

• Responded to numerous volatile situations and violent outbreaks to restore safety and security of patients and staff.
• Built trust with patients from various cultural backgrounds through culturally competent care practices tailored to individual needs.
• Ensured patient safety by closely monitoring behaviors, administering medications as prescribed, and intervening during incidents of aggression or selfharm.
• Oversaw care of suicidal patients and acted swiftly to reduce risk of harm to themselves or others.