Laurie Rowland
Denison,TX
Summary
At Texoma Medical Center, I excelled as a Psychiatric Charge Nurse, adeptly coordinating multidisciplinary teams for effective patient treatment plans, showcasing strong skills in substance abuse treatment and de-escalation techniques. Achievements include significantly enhancing patient recovery processes and safety, underpinned by expert group therapy facilitation and collaborative care approaches.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Psychiatric Charge Nurse
Texoma Medical Center
04.2006 - Current
- Coordinated with medical and paramedical professionals to provide appropriate input and effectively formulate and implement treatment plans for patients.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Administered medication and treatments to patients to observe and record responses.
- Monitored vital signs, nutritional intake and signs and symptoms of complications to report deviations to supervisor.
- Monitored primary care needs for patients to coordinate access to appropriate providers.
- Explained useful coping methods to relieve depression and anxiety.
- Performed patient assessments to monitor expected response to medications and altering treatment plans.
- 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.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Conducted therapy for mentally ill patients in group and individual settings to assist patients in achieving normalcy.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Grayson College
Denison, TX05-1985
Skills
- Substance abuse treatment
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
- De-escalation techniques
- Discharge planning
- Group therapy facilitation
- Psychiatric evaluation
- Behavioral management
- Patient assessments
- Medication administration
- Clinical documentation
- Group therapy coordination
- Suicide prevention
- Care team collaboration
- Nursing care
- Treatment Planning
Timeline
Psychiatric Charge Nurse
Texoma Medical Center
04.2006 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Grayson College
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