Margaret Newman BSN RN PHN
Stockton,CA
Summary
Patient-oriented Nurse with more than 15 years of experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Willingness to take on added responsibilities, with a positive attitude, to meet team goals.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Nurse-Per Diem
Dignity healthcare/St. Joseph’s Behavioral Health
12.2021 - Current
- Demonstrated excellent time management skills while juggling multiple priorities in fast-paced environment.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and open communication during challenging times.
- Evaluated effectiveness of care plans regularly, making adjustments as needed based on individual patient needs and progress toward goals.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Assumed house supervisor role PRN, including intake processes.
Nurse Manager
Tenet Healthcare/Doctors Behavioral Health Center
01.2018 - Current
- Streamlined nursing operations for increased efficiency by optimizing staff scheduling and resource allocation.
- Conducted performance evaluations and provided constructive feedback to support professional growth of nursing staff members.
- Supervised, directed, and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
- Managed licensed and unlicensed personnel in 67-bed hospital by providing comprehensive nursing guidance and maintaining outstanding patient satisfaction and care standards.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients and staff regain or improve coping abilities.
Charge Nurse
Tenet Healthcare/Doctors Behavioral Health Center
04.2016 - Current
- Prioritized and distributed assignments and workload based on individual staff strengths and experience
- Provided guidance and training to RN's, LVN's, LPT's and unlicensed personnel while delegating assignments and providing treatment.
- Championed a positive work culture by recognizing exemplary performance from team members and addressing conflicts promptly when they arose.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Investigated and resolved issues affecting hospital operations and patient care.
Staff Nurse
Tenet Healthcare/Doctors Behavioral Health Center
04.2008 - Current
- Performed ongoing assessments to evaluate mental health needs, working with multidisciplinary team to develop, initiate, manage and modify individualized plans of care
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and open communication during challenging times.
- Coordinated discharge planning with case managers to ensure seamless transitions of care from hospital to home or other facilities.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT05.2020
Associate - Nursing
San Joaquin Delta College
Stockton, CA12.2007
Associate - Liberal Arts and Sciences
San Joaquin Delta College
Stockton, CA05.2007
Associate - Natural Science
San Joaquin Delta College
Stockton, CA05.2007
Skills
- Care Planning
- Patient Education
- Direct Patient Care
- Medication Administration
- Patient Safety
- Intake and Discharge
- Patient Counseling
- Mental Health Nursing
- Critical Thinking
- Organizational Skills
- Problem Solving
- Interpersonal Skills
- Patient Advocacy
- Patient Assessment
- Nursing Process
Timeline
Staff Nurse-Per Diem
Dignity healthcare/St. Joseph’s Behavioral Health
12.2021 - Current
Nurse Manager
Tenet Healthcare/Doctors Behavioral Health Center
01.2018 - Current
Charge Nurse
Tenet Healthcare/Doctors Behavioral Health Center
04.2016 - Current
Staff Nurse
Tenet Healthcare/Doctors Behavioral Health Center
04.2008 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Associate - Nursing
San Joaquin Delta College
Associate - Liberal Arts and Sciences
San Joaquin Delta College
Associate - Natural Science
San Joaquin Delta College
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