Lavell Smith
Chicago,Ill
Summary
Dedicated, compassionate and enthusiastic new graduate RN with vast experience working with the Mental Health population. Seeking a PRN position within the Behavioral Health field where my experience will be an asset to the Organization.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Mental Health Registered Nurse
Department Of Veterans Affairs
08.2023 - Current
- Administered medication and treatments to patients to observe and record responses.
- Performed patient assessments to monitor expected response to medications and altering treatment plans.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Explained useful coping methods to relieve depression and anxiety.
- Determined patient risk by utilizing subjective and objective data obtained through patient interaction.
- Provided direct quality care to patients by monitoring, recording and evaluating psychiatric conditions.
Mental Health Tech (Emergency Department)
Rush University Medical Center, RUMC
03.2021 - 07.2023
- Assist Psych RN with receiving psychiatric patients by ambulance or law enforcement and triaging these patients.
- De-escalate situations involving agitated or aggressive patients or caregivers to prevent behavioral-based safety hazards using established principles in de-escalation, including potential application of physical restraints
- Took patient blood pressure and pulse rate, reporting findings in health charts.
- Supported patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
- Engaged with colleagues in treatment team meetings to promote positive patient treatment outcomes.
- Observed patient behaviors and mental status and notified RN of unusual or potentially dangerous occurrences.
- Responsible for a the collection of blood specimens from patients for lab procedures and used in diagnosis.
- Document patient care information and ensures timely and accurate completion of patient care records in accordance with policies and procedures.
- Participates with the nursing care team in providing quality, compassionate patient care with an emphasis on the care of the psychiatric patient.
MENTAL HEALTH TECHNICIAN
SAINT ANTHONY HOSPITAL
01.2014 - 01.2022
- Completes and documents milieu task as assigned by charge nurse Including patient and milieu monitoring, safety checks, assisting with vital signs, activities of daily living, and patient transport for test procedures
- Assists with admissions and discharge process including completing assigned sections of assessment/admissions tools; escorting patients to and from psychiatric unit; checking for contraband; recording/storing personal objects and valuables and orienting patient to the unit
- Intervenes with patients and visitors to offer support, information, and limit setting as needed
- Facilitates assigned milieu groups such as exercise groups, community meeting, and ongoing educational groups
- Assists in the development and implementation of the multidisciplinary plan.
- Performed scheduled patient safety checks and documented results to establish patients' well-being
- Assisted with patient restraint and seclusion scenarios to create safe environment for patient and medical personnel
MENTAL HEALTH WORKER
NORTHWESTERN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
01.2010 - 01.2014
- Delivered direct patient care within short-term behavioral health unit to adult and geriatric populations
- Assisted in initial and on-going identification of patient problems and strengths
- Worked cooperatively with interdisciplinary team members to assist in development of treatment plans
- Provided individual and group intervention to meet patient needs as directed by licensed health professional
- Supported patients in developing social, daily living and problem-solving skills through individual, group or milieu contact
- Fostered milieu that is conducive to communication and cooperation among patients, families, visitors, and staff
- Documented timely, accurate, and appropriate clinical information in patient’s medical record.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Chicago, IL09.2022
B.A. - Administration of Justice, Sociology
SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY
Carbondale, Illinois2000
Skills
- Crisis Resolution
- Maintaining Safety Standards
- Psychiatric Disorders
- Patient Intervention
- Emergency Interventions
- HIPAA Requirements
- Encouragement and Motivation
- Demonstrated skill with psychiatric patients
- Demonstrated competence with patient de-escalation, restraint and seclusion
- Excellent Bedside Manner HIPAA & OSHA Compliance
Timeline
Mental Health Registered Nurse
Department Of Veterans Affairs
08.2023 - Current
Mental Health Tech (Emergency Department)
Rush University Medical Center, RUMC
03.2021 - 07.2023
MENTAL HEALTH TECHNICIAN
SAINT ANTHONY HOSPITAL
01.2014 - 01.2022
MENTAL HEALTH WORKER
NORTHWESTERN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
01.2010 - 01.2014
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
B.A. - Administration of Justice, Sociology
SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY
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