Marcella Cape
Lodi,CA
Summary
Patient-focused Behavioral Health Nurse with Number years of experience working directly with hospitalized psychiatric patients. Thorough, detail-oriented team player comfortable working in challenging environments, including psychiatric wards. Compassionate individual successfully reaching difficult patients with humility and honesty. Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Behavioral Health Nurse
Diamond House Detox
Elk Grove, CA
09.2022 - 09.2024
- Contributed to a positive work environment by mentoring new nurses and sharing best practices in behavioral health nursing.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based practices in behavioral health nursing care.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Utilized de-escalation techniques effectively to manage crisis situations while maintaining a safe environment for all involved parties.
- Established rapport with patients, fostering trust and encouraging engagement in the therapeutic process.
- Advocated for patients'' rights and autonomy by actively participating in treatment team meetings, presenting patients'' perspectives and ensuring their voices were heard.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of psychiatric medications, enabling effective management of medication regimens for patients with complex needs.
- Performed admissions/intakes for incoming clients sooner with MD and NP for medication recommendations related to client's substances detox/mental health dx
Correctional Nurse
Mule Creek State Prison
Ione, CA
02.2021 - 06.2022
- Educated inmates about their health conditions and self-care routines for better disease management.
- Provided emergency care to inmates by responding promptly to medical emergencies within the facility.
- Promoted a safe environment for both staff and inmates by adhering to institutional policies regarding contraband control, safety measures, and crisis intervention techniques.
Lvn School Nurse
Ed Theory
Lodi, CA
09.2020 - 02.2022
- Administered medications accurately and in a timely manner, ensuring proper treatment for various conditions.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Monitored and assessed patients regularly, swiftly identifying any changes in condition and addressing concerns promptly.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Enhanced patient care by providing compassionate and individualized attention, leading to improved health outcomes.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives
Medical Assistant
Adventist Health
Ione, CA
03.2019 - 02.2021
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
- Built strong relationships with patients through effective communication skills that foster trust in the clinic''s commitment to quality care.
- Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
- Performed phlebotomy tasks efficiently while ensuring minimal discomfort for patients during blood collection procedures.
- Optimized appointment scheduling processes to minimize conflicts and maximize physician availability for patients.
Education
Lvn - Nursing
Advanced College
Stockton, CA10.2019
Medical Assistant - Medical Field
American College
Ontario, CA06.2013
Skills
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Management
- Suicide Risk Assessment
- EMR Documentation
- Self-Harm Prevention
- Mental health counseling
- Care Plan Development
- Task Delegation
- Discharge Planning
- Time Management
- Attention to Detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Compassionate and Caring
- Multitasking Abilities
- Critical Thinking
- Direct Patient Care
- Organizational Skills
- Patient Care Assessment
- Patient Education
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Vitals monitoring
- Microsoft Office
- Medication Administration
- Infection Control
- Documentation
- Training staff
- Intake and discharge
- Tracheostomy Care
Timeline
Behavioral Health Nurse
Diamond House Detox
09.2022 - 09.2024
Correctional Nurse
Mule Creek State Prison
02.2021 - 06.2022
Lvn School Nurse
Ed Theory
09.2020 - 02.2022
Medical Assistant
Adventist Health
03.2019 - 02.2021
Lvn - Nursing
Advanced College
Medical Assistant - Medical Field
American College