Louise Ansett

Monitored patient reactions after administering medications.

• Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
• Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence in regards to Schizophrenia, Bipolar Disorder type I/II, MMD, danger to self, danger to others, and grave disability.
• Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes.
• Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
• Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
• Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
• Updated patient charts using Epic with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
• Performed ongoing assessments to evaluate mental health needs, working with multidisciplinary team to develop, initiate, manage and modify individualized plans of care.
• Explained course of care and medications, including side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
• Strengthened training and nursing knowledge by taking part in continuing education programs and on site workshops.
• Administered coronavirus testing and sent results to physician to create focused treatment plans and adjustment of treatment plan for appropriate next level of care.
• Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
• Managed care from admission to discharge, including patient assessments, care planning, and health educations and discharging support to provide comprehensive care to assigned patients daily.
• Relieved external units such as outpatient IV therapy, pre- and post-operatives, PACU and recovery, dialysis, labor, delivery, recovery and postpartum with skilled nursing services.
• Worked with healthcare team to develop new dialysis treatment flow sheet and other log forms, improving clinical documentation and accountability.
• Reported findings to quality departments after conducting routine restraint audits and worked with team to devise corrective actions for deficiencies.
• Motivated nursing staff to pursue advanced training and collaborated with unit leaders to identify skill needs.
• Promoted professional development opportunities to encourage nurses to pursue continuous training.
• Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
• Updated patient charts using [Software] with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
• Precepted new dialysis nurses, providing guidance on unit functions and individual roles, hospital policies and procedures and nursing best practices.
• Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures, including [Type] and [Type] procedures.
• Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
• Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
• Managed care from admission to discharge, including patient assessments, care planning, health educations and discharging support to provide comprehensive care to over [Number] patients daily.
• Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
• Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
• Maintained highest levels of patient satisfaction, generating referrals to maintain productivity levels for [Type] rehabilitation unit.
• Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes.
• Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities to prevent further disability.
• Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
• Evaluated system data to calculate and update Medicare and Medicaid budgeting systems.
• Delivered proper care to victims of domestic violence at urgent care clinic.
• Documented patient information obtained from interviews concerning symptoms, medications and prior treatment.
• Supervised and managed functions for [Number]-bed [Type] unit, including daily scheduling, tasking and administration.
• Minimized hospital stays with recovery-centered approaches, reducing in-patient stay length [Number]% on average.
• Led successful [Number]-person team comprised of RNs, LPNs and ancillary staff.
• Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
• Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
• Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates.
• Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
• Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
• Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit to achieve optimal outcomes.
• Provided exceptional care to [Number] high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
• Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
• Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
• Prepared patients for surgery, educating patients and family members on surgical procedures such as [Type] and [Type].
• Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
• Oversaw delivery of care for all patients on [Number]-bed medical-surgical unit, providing direct care to up to [Number] patients, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians and unit clerks.
• Administered [Type] testing and sent results to physician to create focused treatment plans, adjust treatment and [Action].
• Managed quality care for patients with varied conditions, including heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
• Orchestrated quality-driven, cost-effective care for as many as [Number] patients each day in high-volume [Type] setting.
• Administered comprehensive dialysis treatment to wide range of patients, including indigent and low-income patient populations.
• Fostered improvement in all operational facets, including staff development, personnel training and standards of patient care.
• Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures, including facilitating wound care, ostomy care, pressure ulcer prevention and pain management.
• Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
• Directed nursing activities for [Number] departments at [Number]-bed hospital with [Number]+ employees, providing guidance to nurses to deliver outstanding care and optimal patient satisfaction.
• Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
• Coordinated and implemented in-service educational programs focusing on safety and adherence to protocols.
• Investigated and resolved issues affecting hospital operations and patient care, including power or system outages, patient or family grievances, security issues and employee issues.
• Developed strategy to target nursing and patient satisfaction issues, improve response and patient care quality and suggest actionable improvements to promote hospital-wide quality and safety initiatives .
• Supervised professional and paraprofessional nursing staff and delegated tasks to maintain continuum of care.
• Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
• Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
• Managed care for post-operative patients from initial recovery through discharge.
• Managed [Number] nurses and nursing activities in [Number]-bed hospital by providing comprehensive nursing guidance and maintaining outstanding patient satisfaction and care standards.
• Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
• Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
• Changed out tracheostomies, gastrostomy buttons and catheters regularly to prevent infection or other problems.

• Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention on a 12 bed locked unit by redirecting negative behaviors and helping Dementia and Alzheimer's patients regain or improve coping abilities to prevent further disability
• Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions
• Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information through both Charge RN and Staff RN roles
• Partnered with physicians, social workers, activity therapists, nutritionists and case managers to develop and implement individualized care plans and documented all patient interactions and interventions in electronic charting systems
• Educated patients, families and caregivers on Dementia, Alzheimer's diagnoses and prognoses, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options
• Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations
• Applied nursing expertise to meet needs of physically/verbally aggressive geriatric patients in challenging acute environment

• Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention on a 20 bed locked unit by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities to prevent further disability
• Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy
• Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions
• Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information
• Partnered with physicians, social workers, activity therapists, nutritionists and case managers to develop and implement individualized care plans and documented all patient interactions and interventions in electronic charting systems
• Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options
• Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations
• Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies
• Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions

Provide care for a 30 bed Behavioral Health Unit.
Manage 3-4 nursing staff and mental health technicians while encouraging cooperation and increased communication to improve patient care.
Recognize and implement a caring and safe environment for staff and clients.
Coordinate closely with doctors and social workers on an inpatient basis.
Conduct analysis of new patients for suicide prevention measures and avoidance of drug interaction problems.
Perform physical and clinical assessments of the patient’s nursing care needs.
Initiate plan of care on an individual client basis according to NANDA.
Document observations of patient behavior and status to the administered plan of care.
Provide therapeutic interactions with patients to assist them in identifying sources of anxiety.
Administer medications and treatments as ordered by a physician.
Plan and tutor basic health teaching to assist patients' in meeting their needs through daily group sessions.

Coordinate and monitor staffing for a 30 bed inpatient psychiatric unit.
Manage, lead, support and educate 40+ employees.
Audit client charts for compliance with licensing governing bodies.
Carry out all disciplinary actions per hospital policy, UAW and AFSCME union contracts.
Audit seclusion and restraint documentation on a needed basis to ensure compliance.
Participate in system wide quality assurance.
Conduct bi-weekly staff meetings to communicate initiatives and receive feedback from team members.
Perform daily rounds to ensure cleanliness and needs of the unit.
Present root cause analysis in monthly business, quality and joint commission steering meetings.
Educate all hospital employees on safe use of restraints and the Michigan Mental Health code.
Conduct monthly training classes with all new hospital employees on effectively charting in our CareVue electronic medical record.
Effectively hire RN’s, LPN’s and mental health technicians on an as needed basis.
Serve as point of contact for the Behavioral Health Department during CMS, Joint Commission and Oakland County Mental Health Authority audits.

• Administered medications and treatments per physician orders and established protocols.
• Monitored patient vitals, identifying changes and responding promptly to ensure safety.
• Educated patients and families on health management plans and post-discharge care.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for patients.

• Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
• Monitored patient vitals, identifying changes and responding promptly to ensure safety.
• Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
• Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.