Linda Tetteh
Pickerington,OH
Summary
Dynamic Psychiatric Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Ohio State Harding Hospital, adept in crisis intervention and individualized care planning. Proven ability to enhance patient outcomes through strong clinical judgment and effective collaboration. Skilled in EMR/EHR and staff supervision, committed to fostering a safe and supportive environment for mental health recovery.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Ohio State Harding Hospital
Columbus, OH
12.2022 - Current
- Conduct comprehensive mental health assessments to develop individualized care plans.
- Lead crisis intervention sessions, providing support and de-escalation techniques for patients in distress.
- Responded to numerous volatile situations and violent outbreaks to restore safety and security of patients and staff.
- Oversaw care of suicidal patients and acted swiftly to reduce risk of harm to themselves or others.
- Collaborated proactively with psychiatrists to adjust treatment plans based on observed changes in symptoms or behavior patterns among patients.
Registered Nurse
OhioHealth Rehabilitation Hospital
Dublin, OH
06.2021 - 12.2023
- Conducted detailed assessments and evaluations to create tailored nursing diagnoses and effective patient care plans.
- Executed medication administration and monitored vital signs, ensuring adherence to recovery protocols.
- Engaged with multidisciplinary teams to develop and deploy individualized care plans, enhancing patient support and treatment effectiveness.
- Developed and implemented fall prevention strategies aimed at reducing patient incidents in the unit.
- Documented and analyzed patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies to enhance care quality.
Registered Nurse Supervisor
Laurel Health Care Company
07.2016 - 06.2021
- Managed nursing team to uphold high standards of patient care and safety protocols.
- Facilitated patient admissions, discharges, and transfers to support operational effectiveness.
- Implemented strategic resource allocation during shifts to ensure consistent staffing adequacy.
- Established effective connections with diverse healthcare professionals to facilitate better communication and collaborative efforts.
Mental Health Registered Nurse
Ghana Health Service
04.2010 - 08.2014
- Demonstrated various coping methods designed to support mental well-being and manage anxiety and depression.
- Facilitated supportive group therapy for varied demographics, emphasizing skill development in coping, anger management, substance abuse recovery, and relapse prevention.
- Collaborated with local organizations to deliver educational programs and outreach events focused on mental health stigma reduction.
- Conducted thorough assessments and documentation of psychiatric conditions to enhance patient care quality.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Ohio University
Athens, OHAssociate of Applied Science - Registered Nursing
American Institute of Alternative Medicine
Columbus, OH04-2016
Mental Health Nursing
Ankaful Nurses Training College
Cape Coast, Ghana08-2009
Skills
- Mental health evaluation
- Direct patient care
- Clinical documentation
- De-escalation techniques
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Patient and family advocacy
References
References are available upon request
Timeline
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Ohio State Harding Hospital
12.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse
OhioHealth Rehabilitation Hospital
06.2021 - 12.2023
Registered Nurse Supervisor
Laurel Health Care Company
07.2016 - 06.2021
Mental Health Registered Nurse
Ghana Health Service
04.2010 - 08.2014
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Ohio University
Associate of Applied Science - Registered Nursing
American Institute of Alternative Medicine
Mental Health Nursing
Ankaful Nurses Training College