Kimora Sessoms
Charlotte,NC
Summary
Patient-oriented Nurse with three years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise with Behavioral Health nursing.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Behavioral Health
Novant Health, Forsyth Medical Center
2021.08 - Current
- Completed pre-admission screenings and physical and mental health assessments for psychiatric patients.
- Conducted surveillance of patients to note behavioral changes and relayed information to charting systems.
- Administered medications and assessed side effects, successes and failures of new medications.
- Partnered with social workers, counselors and doctors to develop plans of care.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Investigated and resolved issues affecting hospital operations and patient care.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
WINSTON SALEM STATE UNIVERSITY
Winston-Salem, NC05.2021
Skills
- Clinical Documentation
- Psychopharmacology knowledge
- Behavioral Intervention
- Patient Counseling
- De-Escalation Techniques
- Suicide Prevention
- Behavior Modification
- Discharge Planning
Certification
BLS HC Provider
National HIV Curriculum CNE Certified
Management of Aggressive Behavior
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Behavioral Health
Novant Health, Forsyth Medical Center
2021.08 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
WINSTON SALEM STATE UNIVERSITY
BLS HC Provider
National HIV Curriculum CNE Certified
Management of Aggressive Behavior
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