Marie-Josiane Amedon
Mesa,AZ
Summary
Mental health professional with strong clinical expertise and compassionate approach to patient care. Proven ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, ensuring optimal outcomes and adapting to evolving needs. Skilled in patient assessment, crisis intervention, and treatment planning. Known for reliability, empathy, and effective communication.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mental Health Registered Nurse
Aurora Behavioral Health
03.2023 - Current
- Provide individualized psychiatric nursing care to patients with mental health disorders.
- Administer medications and monitor patients for side effects and effectiveness.
- Assess patients' mental health status and develop care plans in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.
- Facilitate therapy sessions and group activities to promote patient well-being and recovery.
- Document patient interactions, interventions, and outcomes accurately in electronic health records.
- Ensure a safe and therapeutic environment for patients by enforcing hospital policies and procedures.
Behavioral Health Caregiver
ZION COMPASSION CARE
08.2017 - 12.2022
- Provided emotional support and companionship to individuals with mental health issues.
- Administered medications to clients according to prescribed dosages and schedules.
- De-escalated challenging situations and utilized crisis intervention techniques when necessary.
- Supported and assisted patients with their activities of daily living.
- Documented patient behavior, interventions completed and patient response to interventions.
- Documented behavioral incidents to keep accurate records.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, Kentucky, KY05-2028
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ05.2024
Associate Degree - Nursing
Phoenix College
Phoenix, AZ12.2022
Bachelor of Science - Public Health
The University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ05.2019
Skills
- Care plan coordination
- Patient safety protocols
- Compassionate client care
- Therapeutic communication
- Crisis management
- Medication management
- Interpersonal communication techniques
- Clinical quality improvement
Certification
- Prevention and Support
- CPR + First Aid
- Article 9
- Therapeutic Options: de-escalation course for crisis intervention
Timeline
Mental Health Registered Nurse
Aurora Behavioral Health
03.2023 - Current
Behavioral Health Caregiver
ZION COMPASSION CARE
08.2017 - 12.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Associate Degree - Nursing
Phoenix College
Bachelor of Science - Public Health
The University of Arizona
Master of Science - Nursing
Eastern Kentucky University