Margarita Wellman
Mesa,AZ
Summary
Organized and knowledgeable Registered Nurse experienced in treating and caring for patients. Successful in providing fast and accurate assessments and working calmly under pressure. Recognized for collaborating well with doctors to maintain top-notch healthcare practices. Caring, hardworking and service-oriented Registered Nurse with more than 30 years of experience. Well-versed in offering evidence-based, therapeutic care. Collaborative and motivational leader with expertise in training new nursing staff while providing top-notch service to patient populations. Dedicated and well-qualified RN offering proven skills in patient care, medication administration and treatment implementation. Detail-oriented, responsive and proficient in routine care and emergency response.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN Psychiatric Nurse
Devereux Advanced Behavioural Health
Scottsdale, AZ
08.2019 - Current
- Provide nursing care in RTC to children and adolescents ages 5 to 17, who are experiencing emotional, behavioral, or substance abuse challenges.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Provide direct care nursing and be responsible for administering medications, providing medical treatments, completing admissions, and actively engage with the youth served and their families/guardians.
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Behavioral Health Annex
Phoenix, AZ
08.2018 - 08.2019
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Documented all medications administered to mental health patients, following instructions from physicians and healthcare providers.
- Provided emotional support to family members of psychiatric patients during difficult times.
- Instructed individuals on how to cope with their mental health conditions through lifestyle changes, such as diet or exercise regimens.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
West Texas A&M University
Canyon, TX05-1977
Skills
- Patient education and counseling
- Family and patient support
- Acute and rehabilitative care
- Home Health Care
- Inpatient and outpatient care
- Medication and IV administration
- Health Promotion
- Community health
- Compassion and Empathy
- Geriatric Care
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Certification
- RN licensure
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
RN Psychiatric Nurse
Devereux Advanced Behavioural Health
08.2019 - Current
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Behavioral Health Annex
08.2018 - 08.2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
West Texas A&M University