Leslie Mora
VERNON,TX
Summary
Psychiatric Staff Nurse experienced in facilitating beneficial life changes for mental health patients. Achieved impactful results through consistent, organized practices and adaptability under pressure. Focused on enhancing organizational effectiveness while supporting individuals in leading healthy, successful lives.
Overview
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years of professional experience
Work History
Psychiatric nurse aid
Vernon State Hospital
Vernon, TEXAS
05.2023 - Current
- Administered medications to patients following prescribed treatment plans.
- Monitored patient behavior and reported changes to the healthcare team.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop care plans for individuals.
- Documented patient interactions and treatment responses accurately in records.
- Executed safety protocols, enhancing patient protection against self-harm.
- Responded promptly and professionally to emergency situations involving psychiatric patients.
- Provided emotional support to patients who were struggling with personal issues or traumatic events.
- Provided direct care to psychiatric patients in an acute inpatient setting.
- Observed behavior of patients to assess their mental state and identify potential risks or safety concerns.
- Maintained accurate records of patient progress, treatments, medications, and any changes in condition.
- Educated patients on self-care strategies, promoting resilience through stress management and lifestyle modifications.
- Monitored vital signs regularly to detect changes in patient condition that require immediate attention.
- Organized recreational activities, facilitating therapeutic outlets for emotional expression and improving patient morale.
- Met patient needs by devising and coordinating highly tailored care plans for each individual.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss ongoing cases and review relevant data points.
- Initiated crisis intervention techniques to de-escalate potentially dangerous situations.
- Assisted in crisis intervention to ensure patient safety and stability.
Education
Vernon High School
Vernon, TEXASSome College (No Degree) - Architectural Drafting
Vernon College
Vernon, TEXASSkills
- Medication administration
- Patient assessment
- Psychiatric evaluation
- Crisis intervention
- Addiction treatment
- Treatment planning
- Patient monitoring
- Care plan evaluation
- Addiction treatment
- Behavior monitoring
- Vital signs management
- De-escalation strategies
- Restraint techniques
- Patient observation
- Nursing care
- Activity coordination
- Record maintenance
- Patient relationships
- Therapeutic communication
- Safety planning
- Patient room sanitation
- Active listening
- Safety planning
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Psychiatric nurse aid
Vernon State Hospital
05.2023 - Current
Vernon High School
Some College (No Degree) - Architectural Drafting
Vernon College