Lucia Adebesin
Fairburn,Georgia
Summary
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Psychiatric healthcare professional with comprehensive experience in mental health nursing. Skilled in patient assessment, crisis intervention, and therapeutic communication. Adept at collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to provide high-quality care and achieve optimal patient outcomes. Reliable, adaptable, and focused on patient-centered care.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Wellstar Cobb Hospital
11.2022 - Current
- Responded to numerous volatile situations and violent outbreaks to restore safety and security of patients and staff.
- Built trust with patients from various cultural backgrounds through culturally competent care practices tailored to individual needs.
- Ensured patient safety by closely monitoring behaviors, administering medications as prescribed, and intervening during incidents of aggression or selfharm.
- Oversaw care of suicidal patients and acted swiftly to reduce risk of harm to themselves or others.
- Enhanced treatment efficacy by collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive mental health care.
- Provided direct quality care to patients by monitoring, recording and evaluating psychiatric conditions.
- Developed strong working relationships with mental health community partners, facilitating seamless transitions of care for patients upon discharge from the facility.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices within the field of mental health nursing.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Psych Nurse
WellStar Hospital AMC Main
10.2018 - 11.2022
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient progress, treatment plans, and interactions while abiding by HIPAA regulations.
- Provided psychoeducation to patients and families, fostering understanding of mental health issues and coping strategies.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop personalized treatment plans for patients.
- Evaluated patient response to medications and adjusted dosages as needed under physician guidance.
- Administered medication and treatments to patients to observe and record responses.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to enhance nursing knowledge and skills.
- Contributed to a positive work environment through effective communication, teamwork, and leadership skills.
- Managed medication administration, ensuring accuracy and adherence to best practices for optimal patient outcomes.
- Coordinate with external healthcare providers to ensure continuity of care upon discharge from the facility.
Cardiac Tele Nurse
WellStar Hospital Paulding
09.2016 - 10.2018
- Decreased patient complications through diligent monitoring of vital signs, lab results, and other telemetry data.
- Enhanced patient care by accurately interpreting cardiac monitor readings and promptly reporting critical findings to healthcare team.
- Prevented life-threatening complications by quickly recognizing early warning signs of deterioration in critically ill patients under close observation.
- Administered prescribed medications safely and effectively while closely monitoring potential side effects or adverse reactions.
- Enhanced teamwork within the telemetry unit through active participation in daily huddles, shift handoffs, and collaborative problem-solving sessions.
- Provided patients with information on such subjects as side effects from medications and benefits of proper nutrition to help promote better outcomes.
- Administered heart and blood pressure medication to cardiac patients as prescribed by physicians.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for patients with complex conditions.
Patient Care
Tanner Health Centre
01.2009 - 12.2015
- Enhanced patient care by accurately recording medical histories and vital signs.
- Improved patient care by expertly conducting neurological tests and assessments.
- Ordered and interpreted laboratory and diagnostic tests to manage patient care.
- Streamlined communication between departments for better patient care and timely treatment.
- Streamlined care management processes, leading to more efficient patient care coordination.
- Enhanced patient care by conducting comprehensive neurodiagnostic tests and assessments.
- Enhanced patient care by accurately updating and maintaining medical records.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams for optimal patient care and support.
Education
PMHNP - Masters in Nursing
Walden University
Minneapolis, Minnesota02-2024
Bachelors - Nursing
University of West Ga
Carrollton, Georgia08.2018
Associate Degree - Nursing
Darton State College
Albany, Georgia07.2016
Certified Nursing Assistant -
Center for Progressive Training
Riverdale, Georgia06.2009
Bachelor of Science - Economics
University of Ado-Ekiti
06.2002
Skills
- Group therapy facilitation
- Nursing care
- Care plan adjustment
- CPR Certification
- Clinical Documentation
- Vitals monitoring
- Team building
- Documentation
Licensurecertifications
- Basic Life Support Provider (BLS) American Heart Association.
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) Georgia Board of Nursing- RN License
References
Available upon request
Personalexperiencesummary
- Excellent clinical, customer service and communication skills.
- Ability to quickly learn new concepts and skills.
- Knowledge of medical terminology and infection control standards.
- Knowledge of age specific developmental factors specific to adult and geriatric residents.
- Excellent verbal and writing skills.
Timeline
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Wellstar Cobb Hospital
11.2022 - Current
Psych Nurse
WellStar Hospital AMC Main
10.2018 - 11.2022
Cardiac Tele Nurse
WellStar Hospital Paulding
09.2016 - 10.2018
Patient Care
Tanner Health Centre
01.2009 - 12.2015
Bachelors - Nursing
University of West Ga
Associate Degree - Nursing
Darton State College
Certified Nursing Assistant -
Center for Progressive Training
Bachelor of Science - Economics
University of Ado-Ekiti
PMHNP - Masters in Nursing
Walden University
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