Leslie Close

• Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive and coordinated patient care.
• Monitored patient progress, adjusting interventions based on clinical observations and feedback.
• Educated patients and families on coping strategies, medications, and community resources for ongoing support.
• Led crisis intervention sessions, providing immediate support to patients in acute distress situations.
• Implemented quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing service delivery within the outpatient clinic.
• Educated patients and families about mental health, diagnoses and treatment options.
• Deescalated agitated patients using verbal interventions before resorting to physical restraints or seclusion when necessary.
• Administered Long Acting injectables as prescribed, monitoring side effects and adjusting dosages as needed under physician guidance.

Monitored vital signs, nutritional intake and signs and symptoms of complications to report deviations to supervisor.

• Documented clinical observations in electronic medical records, ensuring accuracy while maintaining confidentiality according to HIPAA regulations.
• Managed challenging patient behaviors with patience and empathy, utilizing therapeutic interventions to help individuals regain control over their emotions.
• Oversaw care of suicidal patients and acted swiftly to reduce risk of harm to themselves or others.
• Conducted suicide risk assessments for at-risk individuals promptly addressing any concerns identified throughout the evaluation process.

• Float nurse on acute psychiatric adolescent and adult units. Trained in Medical Detox and 28-day Drug rehabilitation units. Administered medication and completed the shift-to-shift reports, daily RN progress notes, and health/psychiatric assessments. Performed crisis intervention with stat medication intervention.

• Provided professional nursing care to emotionally disturbed and mentally ill patients for behavioral health and recovery services. Worked with clinical and case management staff to coordinate care and assist in treatment plans for clients. Maintained patient confidentiality while testing for vital signs of pain and ensured the application of appropriate treatments. Assisted the client in understanding the nature of emotional disturbances and accepting the need for treatment.

• Supervised medical care of 38 individuals within residential settings by coordinating AMAP staff, completing all regulatory reports, and acting as a liaison between hospitals, clinics, and providers, ensuring precise coordination and delivery of services. Telephone triage. Management of emergent situations within the residence. Conducted physical assessments and composed individualized care plans for individuals with severe medical conditions. Administered medication for residents being discharged from rehabilitation facilities and hospitals.