Kyra Hooper, RN, BSN

• Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
• Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
• Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.

• Reduced incidents of self-harm among inmates by providing mental health support and crisis intervention services.
• Managed emergency situations effectively, performing life-saving interventions as necessary.
• Provided critical health education to inmates, empowering them to make informed decisions about their wellbeing.

• Enhanced patient care by conducting thorough assessments and developing tailored treatment plans for inmates.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal inmate care and successful rehabilitation outcomes.
• Promoted a safe environment by adhering to infection control protocols, reducing the spread of communicable diseases within the facility.

• Facilitated group therapy sessions for diverse populations addressing issues such as coping skills, anger management, substance abuse recovery, and relapse prevention.
• Collaborated proactively with psychiatrists to adjust treatment plans based on observed changes in symptoms or behavior patterns among patients.
• Oversaw care of suicidal patients and acted swiftly to reduce risk of harm to themselves or others.
• Responded to numerous volatile situations and violent outbreaks to restore safety and security of patients and staff.

• Oversaw care of suicidal patients and acted swiftly to reduce risk of harm to themselves or others.
• 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.
• Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.

• Created individualized care plans based on nursing diagnosis and incorporated appropriate nursing methods to achieve positive outcomes.
• Coordinated with interdisciplinary professionals to develop plans of care, administer tests and monitor patient status.
• Administered physical examinations and documented history of current and previous conditions, illnesses and injuries.

• participated in outreach to expand support & participation in Covid relief.
• Intervened in the covid crisis in situations to obtain support and much needed supplies for residents in the community to help reduce recurrence risks.
• Represented organization positively and professionally while providing community with much-needed services.

• Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
• Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
• Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
• Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.

• Oversaw care of suicidal patients and acted swiftly to reduce risk of harm to themselves or others.
• Responded to numerous volatile situations and violent outbreaks to restore safety and security of patients and staff.
• Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
• Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
• Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
• Reported findings to quality departments after conducting routine restraint audits and worked with team to devise corrective actions for deficiencies.

In my absence volunteered at food pantry relief, participated in outreach activities and continuing education classes.

• Recorded patients' pulse, blood pressure and respirations (TPRs) to assess and document important health information.
• Monitored clients' overall health and wellness and assisted with self-administered medications.
• Promoted independence and wellness for clients through personalized daily living assistance and support.

• Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
• Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
• Responded to code blue alerts within facility to initiate protocol, special procedures and cardiac monitoring.
• Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.