Liseth S. Garrett
Milton,FL
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with over 7 years of experience in offering comprehensive patient care in behavioral health environments. Work well with diverse patient population and foster trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN
Amergis at Montana State Hospital
09.2024 - Current
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients on disease management and self-care techniques, promoting lifestyle changes for improved health.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Assessed patient conditions promptly upon admission to determine appropriate interventions and prioritize care needs.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Provided emotional support to patients during challenging times, fostering a sense of trust and rapport that contributed to better overall wellbeing.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Implemented infection control measures within the unit, maintaining a safe environment for both patients and staff members.
RN
Supplemental Health Care/Aya
10.2023 - 06.2024
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
RN
HCA
10.2022 - 01.2024
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
- Led successful team comprised of RNs, LPNs and ancillary staff.
- Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
RN
SHARON HOSPITAL (GET MED STAFFING)
02.2023 - 05.2023
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
RN
GetMed Staffing
01.2022 - 05.2022
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
Registered Nurse, Behavioral Health
West Florida Hospital
01.2017 - 06.2021
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities to prevent further disability.
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare personnel to meet patients' personal, physical, psychological and cognitive needs.
- Kept facility clean, performed basic maintenance and restocked supplies to support program needs.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
- Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Led successful team comprised of RNs, LPNs and ancillary staff.
Registered Nurse, Behavioral Health
Lakeview Center, Inc, West Florida Community Care Center
11.2016 - 01.2017
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Recognized individuals under influence of drugs or alcohol and typical behaviors associated with each.
- Performed triage on all incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes.
Forensic Liaison
Lakeview Center, Inc
04.2009 - 11.2016
- Provided education about domestic violence to employees
- Held safety planning meetings for suicide prevention (SAFE-T)
- Monitored individuals with felony charges who are considered to have Severe and Persistent Mental Illness
- Coordinated diversion services that enabled clients to continue treatment in the community
- Assisted DCF with viable discharge options for persons being released from the state hospital
- Coordinated court cases and resolution of charges for individuals
- Assisted in the Court proceedings for county jail, community mental health/substance abuse programs, and individuals
- Assisted DOC inmates with appointments for aftercare services
- Completed thorough risk assessments with forensic examiner’s training
- Managed care for dual diagnosis individuals
- Instructed comorbid conditions training
- Networked with local organizations, leaders and consumers, resulting in establishment of new and lasting partnerships and relationships within the community
- Educated State Attorney, Public Defender and Judges about Behavioral Health clients , the various mental illnesses, the medications required to help with symptoms of each mental illness and how the client could be treated in the community and benefit from certain programs and facilities.
Pro Se Coordinator
State of Florida First Judicial Circuit
01.2007 - 01.2009
- Coordinated family law cases and ability to understand Florida statutes, rules of civil procedure, as they relate to family law
- Reviewed all files and setting all matters before the Court for hearing
- Prepared case summaries for review by the Judge
- Completed court orders and final orders of support, capias, order to show cause, order to take into custody, and any other order the Judge entered in cases
- Implemented changes that the statutes mandate regarding family law
Foster Care Case Manager
Families First Network/DCF/Lakeview
01.2004 - 01.2007
- Investigations in sexual and physical abuse.
- Extensive training in reactive attachment disorder.
- Extensive training in substance abuse related to adolescent brain development.
- Crystal meth lab indicators and safety.
- Sexually transmitted diseases in adolescents.
- Identified and provided treatment and placement for Severely Emotionally Disturbed Children (SED).
- Case management of children in foster care/out of home care and their families.
- Assist parents in links to community mental health, parent teaching.
- Assess risks to children.
- Investigate allegations of abuse/trauma.
- Coordinate services for children with mental illness.
- Prepare court documents as directed by Alabama and Florida statutes.
- Identify permanent placement options.
- Coordinate services for teens in the Independent Living program.
- Testify in court.
- Provide treatment, education and encouragement to Behavioral Health clients.
- Provided in-home training and support to foster parents during weekly meetings to help mitigate problems arising from child behavior.
- Created and updated systems of organization for case service plans and court reports.
- Established parental eligibility through frequent meetings and reviewing information.
- Advocate for parents and children
Foster Care Case Manager
Alabama Department of Human Resources
08.2001 - 01.2004
- Investigations in sexual and physical abuse.
- Extensive training in Reactive attachment disorder.
- Extensive training in substance abuse in adolescent brain development.
- Crystal meth lab indicators and safety.
- Sexually transmitted diseases in adolescents.
- Identified, provided treatment and placement for Severely Emotionally Disturbed Children (SED).
- Case management of children in foster care/out of home care and their families.
- Assist parents in links to community mental health, parent teaching.
- Assess risks to children.
- Investigate allegations of abuse/trauma.
- Coordinate services for children with mental illness.
- Prepare court documents as directed by Alabama and Florida statutes.
- Identify permanent placement options.
- Coordinate services for teens in the Independent Living program.
- Testify in court.
Education
Associates Degree - Nursing
Pensacola State College
Pensacola, FLBachelor’s Degree - Social Work
The University Of West Florida
Pensacola, FLAssociate of Arts Degree - General Studies
Pearl River Community College
Poplarville, MSSkills
- Staff Supervision
- Precepting
- Chronic Disease Management specific to Behavioral Health population
- Triaging
- Shared Governance
- Setting Up Referrals
- Preventative Health
- Teaching/ educating
- Peer Review Committee
- Peer Interviewing
- Cross Train to Intake and Baker Act Coordinator
- Assist with implementation and sustainment of HBIPS
- Charge RN
Certification
- CPR Certified, current
- Crisis Prevention Intervention certification, current
- ANCC Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing certification, current
REFERENCES
References:
Tia Neu, House Supervisor, RN: 406 241 6091 Montana State Hospital, Warm Springs, MT
Samantha Symes, House Supervisor, RN: 253 973 6204 Montana State Hospital Warm Springs, MT
Amanda Gutierrez, Charge RN: 201 548 6564 Eastern State Hospital, Medical Lakes, WA
Jane McDermott, Assistant Directior, RN: 203-788-9054 Sharon Hospital, Sharon, CT
Patrick Sevegny, Assistant Director, RN: 661-742-4112 Kern Medical, Bakersfield,CA
Maria Ellis, DON: 256-810-4413 Florida West Hospital HCA Pensacola, Fl
Betsy Brewer, Charge RN: 850-736-5302 West Florida Community Care Center and Florida West Hospital Pensacola Fl
Timeline
RN
Amergis at Montana State Hospital
09.2024 - Current
RN
Supplemental Health Care/Aya
10.2023 - 06.2024
RN
SHARON HOSPITAL (GET MED STAFFING)
02.2023 - 05.2023
RN
HCA
10.2022 - 01.2024
RN
GetMed Staffing
01.2022 - 05.2022
Registered Nurse, Behavioral Health
West Florida Hospital
01.2017 - 06.2021
Registered Nurse, Behavioral Health
Lakeview Center, Inc, West Florida Community Care Center
11.2016 - 01.2017
Forensic Liaison
Lakeview Center, Inc
04.2009 - 11.2016
Pro Se Coordinator
State of Florida First Judicial Circuit
01.2007 - 01.2009
Foster Care Case Manager
Families First Network/DCF/Lakeview
01.2004 - 01.2007
Foster Care Case Manager
Alabama Department of Human Resources
08.2001 - 01.2004
- CPR Certified, current
- Crisis Prevention Intervention certification, current
- ANCC Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing certification, current
Associates Degree - Nursing
Pensacola State College
Bachelor’s Degree - Social Work
The University Of West Florida
Associate of Arts Degree - General Studies
Pearl River Community College
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