Marcy Kirtack
New York,NY
Summary
Patient-focused Psychiatric-Mental Health Registered Nurse with demonstrated experience providing compassionate and comprehensive care. Demonstrated ability to provide emotional support to patients and families.
Title: BSN, RN-BC
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Emergency Room Adult/geriatric Psychiatry
NYU Langone
10.2021 - Current
- Performed accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in compliance with regulatory standards.
- Promoted a safe and comfortable healing environment by addressing patient concerns promptly and professionally.
- Educated patients and families about mental health, diagnoses and treatment options.
- Explained useful coping methods to relieve depression and anxiety.
- Administered psychotropic medications as prescribed, monitoring side effects and adjusting dosages as needed under physician guidance.
- Deescalated agitated patients using verbal interventions before resorting to physical restraints when necessary.
- Developed successful discharge plans to help continuity of care upon patient release.
- Administered medication and treatments to patients to observe and record responses.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members for effective treatment planning and optimal patient outcomes.
- Documented clinical observations in electronic medical records, ensuring accuracy while maintaining confidentiality according to HIPAA regulations.
- Managed challenging patient behaviors with patience and empathy, utilizing therapeutic interventions to help individuals regain control over their emotions.
- Conducted suicide risk assessments for at-risk individuals promptly addressing any concerns identified throughout the evaluation process.
- Enhanced therapeutic communication skills through active listening and empathetic responses, fostering trust and rapport with patients.
- Contributed to a positive work environment by fostering open communication, teamwork, and mutual respect among colleagues and patients alike.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on evidence-based practices in psychiatric nursing care delivery methods.
Emergency room adult/geriatric/child/adolescent psychiatry/detox
University of Vermont Medical Center
06.2017 - 06.2021
Emergency Room Adult/geriatric/child/adolescent Psychiatry/detox
Cross Country Travel Nursing
06.2016 - 10.2020
Adult Psych, CPEP, Detox
White Glove Placement, Inc.
02.2017 - 01.2018
Relief supervisor, Geriatric/adult/child/adolescent/Psych ER
Mission Hospital
08.2015 - 06.2016
Geriatric/adult psychiatry, CPEP (Comprehensive Psychiatric Emergency Program), detox
Mount Sinai Health System (Beth Israel Medical Center)
10.2010 - 07.2015
Adult Psych/CPEP
Medstaff, Inc.
07.2007 - 11.2010
Forensic Psych
Sullivan Correctional
05.2006 - 09.2006
Adult psych/chemical dependency
Beth Israel Medical Center
06.2004 - 08.2004
adult/geri psych/diabetic unit
Manhattan Psychiatric Center
04.2003 - 01.2004
Adult/geri psych/detox
Catskill Regional Medical Center
06.2000 - 03.2003
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Addison, IL10.2015
Associates Degree Nursing -
Sullivan County Community College
Loch Sheldrake, NY05.2000
Skills
- Epic
- Psychiatric Care
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Problem-Solving
- Excellent Communication
- Direct Patient Care
- Empathy and Compassionate Care
- Emotional Support
- Documenting behaviors
- Behavior redirection
Certification
- ANCC Certified: Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- Basic Life Support BLS
- CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention)
- MOAB (Management of Assaultive Behavior)
- PMCS (Preventing & Managing Crisis Situations)
Volunteering
Bayada Hospice September 2020-June 2021
Volunteering with hospice patients
Red Cross November 2020-June 2021
Volunteering at blood drives
Red Hook Responds August 2020-Current
Volunteering with community organization making phone calls to homebound people to assess needs
Roles And Responsibilities
- Supervisor for child/adolescent/adult/CPEP units
- Observe and record changes in patients behavior
- Lead and manage psychiatric and medical emergencies
- Evaluate and document restraint and seclusion
- Complete nursing assessments and treatment care plans
- Daily progress notes, admissions, and discharges
- Therapeutic teaching groups for patients
- Administering medications and treatments
- Monitoring and caring for patients going through alcohol/drug detox
- Maintain appropriate patient confidentiality, safety, and rights regulations
- Preceptorship for newly employed nurses
Timeline
Emergency Room Adult/geriatric Psychiatry
NYU Langone
10.2021 - Current
Emergency room adult/geriatric/child/adolescent psychiatry/detox
University of Vermont Medical Center
06.2017 - 06.2021
Adult Psych, CPEP, Detox
White Glove Placement, Inc.
02.2017 - 01.2018
Emergency Room Adult/geriatric/child/adolescent Psychiatry/detox
Cross Country Travel Nursing
06.2016 - 10.2020
Relief supervisor, Geriatric/adult/child/adolescent/Psych ER
Mission Hospital
08.2015 - 06.2016
Geriatric/adult psychiatry, CPEP (Comprehensive Psychiatric Emergency Program), detox
Mount Sinai Health System (Beth Israel Medical Center)
10.2010 - 07.2015
Adult Psych/CPEP
Medstaff, Inc.
07.2007 - 11.2010
Forensic Psych
Sullivan Correctional
05.2006 - 09.2006
Adult psych/chemical dependency
Beth Israel Medical Center
06.2004 - 08.2004
adult/geri psych/diabetic unit
Manhattan Psychiatric Center
04.2003 - 01.2004
Adult/geri psych/detox
Catskill Regional Medical Center
06.2000 - 03.2003
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Associates Degree Nursing -
Sullivan County Community College
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