Lee Hill
Western State Hospital
Tuscaloosa,AL
1
Certification
22
years of professional experience
Compassionate and dedicated Psychiatric Registered Nurse with over 17 years of experience in acute, chronic, and forensic mental health settings. Skilled in managing diverse patient populations including pediatrics, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics. Extensive experience in crisis intervention, medication administration, therapeutic communication, and interdisciplinary coordination. Proficient in EPIC, Cerner, and Meditech. Licensed in multiple states with current certifications. Known for leadership, mentorship, and a consistent record of excellence in patient care and safety.
Work History
Travel Charge Nurse
1 Year 11 Months- Lead and supervise nursing team for acute psych units
- Coordinate patient care, safety, and staffing needs
- Conduct full assessments and manage crisis situations
Charge Nurse
1 Year- Managed psychiatric care for adult inpatient units
- Supervised staff and ensured compliance with treatment plans
- Promoted a safe, therapeutic environment through strong clinical leadership
Travel Nurse
1 Year- Delivered direct psychiatric nursing care in high-acuity settings
- Administered medications and performed assessments
- Maintained accurate documentation and ensured patient safety
Travel Psych RN
10 Months- Utilized Cerner for documentation and patient care
- Provided patient-centered care and developed treatment plans
Charge Nurse / Psych Rapid Response / Psych Supervisor (Per Diem)
2 Years 10 Months- Led psych rapid response team
- Facilitated psychiatric ER triage and unit placement
- Managed weekend staffing and care coordination
Psych RN & Acute Psych RN
9 Years 1 Month- Managed a panel of 1100+ veterans
- Coordinated care across disciplines for complex psychiatric cases
- Served as acting unit manager and participated in performance improvement
- Delivered care in acute psych, outpatient, and detox units
LPN
1 Year 1 Month- Provided nursing care in long-term and psych settings
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Associate Degree in Nursing
Licensed Practical Nurse
Skills
Decision-making
Clinical leadership
Care coordination
Team leadership
Compassionate and patient
Calm and composed
Medication administration
Mentoring and coaching
Staff supervision
HIPAA compliance
Staff training
Patient assessment
Patient assessments
Staff scheduling
Staff management
Direct patient care
Patient advocacy
Quality improvement
Staff education
Work Planning and Prioritization
Staff education and training
Duty delegation
Discharge planning
Personal integrity
Patient management
Care plan management
Rapport building
Medication distribution
Plan of action implementation
Nursing expertise
Patient care standards
Nursing care coordination
Interdisciplinary collaboration
Performance evaluations
Ethical practice
Licensed RN
Ward management
Health education
Patient care assignment
Procedure development
Employee performance
Patient care planning
Chronic disease management
Data collection
EMR systems
Indirect patient care
Process evaluation
Medical record auditing
Recruitment
Clinical training
Clinical instruction
Training and development
Medical records management
Performance management
Shared governance
Case management
Care quality evaluation
Quality assurance controls
Friendly and outgoing
Verbal and written communication
Goal driven
Safety and security procedures
Patient record auditing
Patient care management
Team development and management
Charting and documenting
Evidence-based nursing
Care and discharge planning
Healthcare technology
Nurse training
Patient admitting
Nurse and CNA supervision
Continuum of care coordination
Nursing intervention adjustment
Critical thinking
Training staff
Wound care
Patient and family advocacy
Attention to detail
Delegation and motivation
Monitoring vital signs
Strong clinical judgment
Student precepting
Compassionate and caring
Documentation
Patient care assessment
Certified in CPR/AED
Infection control
Certification
- RN – AL Compact License #1-107503 | Exp. Dec 2023
- RN – OR License #202101413RN | Exp. Dec 2023
- RN – WA License #RN61230700 | Exp. Dec 2022
- BLS (AHA) | Exp. Mar 2023
- CPI | Exp. Jun 2022
- Fully COVID-19 vaccinated
Awards & Recognition
Employee of the Month – Oct 2010, Karen Bailey Award – 2013, Staff Member of the Week, Mentorship Appreciation Award, Quality Management Award – Jan 2016
Timeline
Travel Charge Nurse
Western State Hospital
08.2024 - CurrentRead More
Charge Nurse
Bryce Hospital
01.2023 - 01.2024Read More
Travel Nurse
Eastern State Hospital
03.2022 - 03.2023Read More
Travel Psych RN
St. Mary’s Hospital
03.2021 - 01.2022Read More
Charge Nurse / Psych Rapid Response / Psych Supervisor (Per Diem)
Brookwood Baptist Medical Center
05.2018 - 03.2021Read More
Psych RN & Acute Psych RN
Tuscaloosa VA Medical Center
02.2012 - 03.2021Read More
LPN
Glen Haven Health
05.2004 - 06.2005Read More
Bessemer State Community College
Licensed Practical Nurse
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University of West Alabama
Associate Degree in Nursing
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University of North Alabama
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
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