Marissa Lantz

Psychiatric Registered Nurse

AdventHealth

10.2018 - Current

Responded to numerous volatile situations and violent outbreaks to restore safety and security of patients and staff.
Built trust with patients from various cultural backgrounds through culturally competent care practices tailored to individual needs.
Ensured patient safety by closely monitoring behaviors, administering medications as prescribed, and intervening during incidents of aggression or self harm.
Collaborated proactively with psychiatrists to adjust treatment plans based on observed changes in symptoms or behavior patterns among patients.
Implementation and documentation of both physical and mechanical restraints while prioritizing patient safety and empathetic patient-centered care
Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
Served as a resource for nursing staff, providing guidance in the application of evidence-based practices in the psychiatric setting.
Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
Optimized clinical decision-making by conducting thorough psychosocial assessments upon admission and throughout patients'' stays.
Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
Mentored nursing students during clinical rotations at the psychiatric facility, sharing knowledge and expertise while promoting their professional growth.
Streamlined documentation processes to maintain accurate patient records while maximizing time spent on direct care activities.
Worked as Relief Charge on a 24-bed unit, coordinating nursing care through staff assignments, monitoring patient orders, communicating with ancillary departments, and collaborating with physicians to assist with reviewing patients for admission
Served as a liaison between nursing staff, physicians, and management, fostering open communication channels among all parties involved in patient care.