LaShari Hales
Patchogue,NY
Summary
Registered Nurse with 18 years of experience in direct patient care, staff supervision, and department operations. Proficient in multitasking and prioritizing patient needs while managing daily assignments. Expertise includes Psychiatric and Med-Surg specialties, ensuring high-quality patient outcomes.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
NYU Langone Hospital Suffolk
Patchogue, NY
06.2024 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- 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.
- Collaborated proactively with psychiatrists to adjust treatment plans based on observed changes in symptoms or behavior patterns among patients.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Demonstrated adaptability by providing coverage in various psychiatric units as needed, maintaining high standards of care across diverse patient populations.
- Promoted a therapeutic environment by establishing rapport, maintaining boundaries, and fostering open communication with patients and families.
- Explained useful coping methods to relieve depression and anxiety.
- Administered medication and treatments to patients to observe and record responses.
- Enhanced treatment efficacy by collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive mental health care.
- 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.
Registered Nurse
Clipboard Health
01.2021 - Current
- Provided comprehensive care in Med Surg, Psychiatric, and Acute Care settings. Delivered specialized support in Long-Term Care (LTC) environments. Monitored patient conditions to ensure timely interventions across all units. Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for holistic patient management.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Accountable Healthcare
01.2019 - 01.2022
- Geriatrics, Acute Care
Licensed Practical Nurse
Trusted Nurse Staffing
01.2018 - 01.2019
- LTC, Geriatrics, Acute Care
Licensed Practical Nurse
Favorite Healthcare Staffing
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Med Surg, LTC, Psychiatric, School Nursing
Licensed Practical Nurse
Catholic Health
01.2014 - 01.2016
- LTC, Acute Care
Licensed Practical Nurse
Kaleida Health
01.2007 - 01.2012
Education
Associates degree - Applied Science (AAS), Nursing
Trocaire College
12.2021
Associates degree - Liberal Arts
Erie Community College
12.2017
LPN Certification - Nursing
Trocaire College
12.2006
Skills
- Mental health evaluation
- Direct patient care
- Clinical documentation
- Patient assessments
- Safety planning
- De-escalation techniques
- Crisis intervention
- Suicide prevention
- Medication administration
- Self-care promotion
- Individual counseling
- Client education
- Empathy development
- Group therapy facilitation
- Psychoeducation delivery
- Family education
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
- Protocol compliance
- Group therapy coordination
- Care plan adjustment
- Recovery support
- Substance abuse treatment
- Nursing care
- Therapeutic communication
- Nonviolent crisis intervention (NVCI)
- Time management
- Basic life support
- Excellent communication
- Critical thinking
- Strong clinical judgment
- CPR certification
- Medication and IV administration
Certification
- NYS Registered Nurse, 2022-12-09, 2025-11-30, 865284
- NYS Licensed Practical Nursing, 2007-01-02, 2024-03-31, 287637
- NYS BLS American Red Cross, 2023-01-26, 2025-01-01, 235413015446
Additional Information - Medicaid Npi
1477104743
Timeline
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
NYU Langone Hospital Suffolk
06.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse
Clipboard Health
01.2021 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Accountable Healthcare
01.2019 - 01.2022
Licensed Practical Nurse
Trusted Nurse Staffing
01.2018 - 01.2019
Licensed Practical Nurse
Favorite Healthcare Staffing
01.2016 - 01.2018
Licensed Practical Nurse
Catholic Health
01.2014 - 01.2016
Licensed Practical Nurse
Kaleida Health
01.2007 - 01.2012
Associates degree - Applied Science (AAS), Nursing
Trocaire College
Associates degree - Liberal Arts
Erie Community College
LPN Certification - Nursing
Trocaire College