Dedicated nursing professional that pairs a strong work ethic with a passion for providing excellent patient care. Skilled in utilizing effective communication techniques while collaborating with interdisciplinary teams in an effort to optimize patient outcomes.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Psychiatric Clinical Nurse Supervisor
Veritas Collaborative
08.2022 - Current
Conducted in-service training sessions for nursing staff to enhance their skills and stay up-to-date on best practices in the field.
Evaluated nursing staff's performance and developed professional development opportunities to improve individual competencies, clinical knowledge and delivery of care.
Responded to behavioral and medical emergencies.
Sought opportunities to improve patient care, outcomes and nursing staff performance.
Supervised team of 40 nurses and 5 medical assistants.
Served as a clinical resource to staff, patients and families for solving clinical problems.
Oversaw patient admissions, patient discharges and scheduling of nursing staff.
Administered performance evaluations and probationary reviews to assess nursing personnel.
Registered Nurse- Psychiatric
Veritas Collaborative
10.2021 - 08.2022
Worked in an interdisciplinary team to provide high quality patient care for pediatric patients with eating disorders.
Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients deescalate utilizing their coping skills.
Served as a preceptor for new hires.
Efficiently and diligently completed EMR documentation.
Quickly responded to situations impacting unit safety.
Administered medications safely and evaluated responses.
Registered Nurse
Pediatric Associates Of North Atlanta
05.2018 - 10.2021
Delivered high-quality patient care while maintaining a professional demeanor under pressure.
Managed high-stress situations calmly, providing reassurance to distressed callers while gathering necessary information for accurate decision making.
Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers with empathetic communication.
Education
Master of Science - PMHNP
Georgia College And State University
Milledgeville, GA
05.2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Emory University
Atlanta, GA
05.2005
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of Georgia
Athens, GA
05.2003
Certification
BLS- Basic Life Support
CPI- Crisis Prevention Training
Timeline
Psychiatric Clinical Nurse Supervisor
Veritas Collaborative
08.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse- Psychiatric
Veritas Collaborative
10.2021 - 08.2022
Registered Nurse
Pediatric Associates Of North Atlanta
05.2018 - 10.2021
Master of Science - PMHNP
Georgia College And State University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Emory University
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of Georgia
BLS- Basic Life Support
CPI- Crisis Prevention Training
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