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Psychiatric Registered NurseRegistered NurseWork Type
Full TimeLocation Preference
On-SiteOpen to relocation: No
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Mary Renomeron
Manor,TX
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Summary
Dynamic Psychiatric Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Shoal Creek Psychiatric Hospital, excelling in mental health evaluations and direct patient care. Proven ability to enhance treatment efficacy through collaboration and clinical documentation. Recognized for building trust with diverse patients and effectively managing crisis situations, ensuring safety and promoting recovery.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Shoal Creek Psychiatric Hospital
Austin Texas
01.2023 - 09.2025
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure safety and efficacy.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized treatment plans for patients.
- Conducted comprehensive psychiatric assessments to identify patient needs and formulate care strategies.
- Implemented therapeutic interventions, enhancing patient engagement in recovery processes.
- Trained and mentored junior nursing staff on best practices and hospital protocols.
- Led crisis intervention efforts, de-escalating high-tension situations effectively and safely.
- Evaluated patient progress regularly, adjusting care plans based on observed outcomes and feedback.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient health records, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- 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 selfharm.
- Oversaw care of suicidal patients and acted swiftly to reduce risk of harm to themselves or others.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Collaborated proactively with psychiatrists to adjust treatment plans based on observed changes in symptoms or behavior patterns among patients.
- Demonstrated adaptability by providing coverage in various psychiatric units as needed, maintaining high standards of care across diverse patient populations.
- Promoted a therapeutic environment by establishing rapport, maintaining boundaries, and fostering open communication with patients and families.
- Administered medication and treatments to patients to observe and record responses.
- Explained useful coping methods to relieve depression and anxiety.
- Performed patient assessments to monitor expected response to medications and altering treatment plans.
- Enhanced treatment efficacy by collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive mental health care.
- Provided direct quality care to patients by monitoring, recording and evaluating psychiatric conditions.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions for diverse populations addressing issues such as coping skills, anger management, substance abuse recovery, and relapse prevention.
- Developed strong working relationships with mental health community partners, facilitating seamless transitions of care for patients upon discharge from the facility.
- Contributed to improved team morale by demonstrating a positive attitude, supporting colleagues during challenging situations, and celebrating shared successes.
- Monitored vital signs, nutritional intake and signs and symptoms of complications to report deviations to supervisor.
- Streamlined documentation processes to maintain accurate patient records while maximizing time spent on direct care activities.
- Streamlined medication administration processes, ensuring timely and accurate delivery of medications to patients while minimizing risk for medication errors.
- Coordinated with medical and paramedical professionals to provide appropriate input and effectively formulate and implement treatment plans for patients.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Reported findings to quality departments after conducting routine restraint audits and worked with team to devise corrective actions for deficiencies.
Registered Nurse
Austin Lake Psychiatric Hospital
Austin Tx
05.2010 - 07.2022
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure safety and efficacy.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for patients.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to identify patient needs and health status changes.
- Educated patients and families on treatment plans, medication management, and recovery strategies.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Emilio Aguinaldo College of Nursing
Manila, Philippines 04.1981
Skills
Mental health evaluation
Direct patient care
Clinical documentation
Patient assessments
Timeline
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Shoal Creek Psychiatric Hospital
01.2023 - 09.2025
Registered Nurse
Austin Lake Psychiatric Hospital
05.2010 - 07.2022
Bachelor of Science - Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Emilio Aguinaldo College of Nursing