MELANIE CLARK
New London,NH
Summary
Patient-focused, person-centered Psychiatric Nurse experienced in delivering compassionate, trauma informed care to both civil and forensic populations. Friendly professional with exceptional knowledge of medications, therapeutic modalities and holistic coping mechanisms. Well-versed in providing quick intervention, medication and support to patients with acute, chronic and drug induced mental illness. CPI, TOVA, BRO, and BLS. certified. Passionate about patient advocation, experienced running groups and promoting positive coping skills in acute psychiatric patients as well as caring for patients with medical requirements.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Psychiatric Registered Nurse - Travel
UVA Health
01.2024 - Current
- Provided direct quality care to patients by monitoring, recording and evaluating psychiatric conditions in the setting of an 25-bed acute, short-stay, stabilization, locked inpatient unit.
- Oversaw care of suicidal patients and acted swiftly to reduce risk of harm to themselves or others.
- Explained useful coping methods to relieve depression and anxiety.
- Responded to numerous volatile situations and violent outbreaks to restore safety and security of patients and staff.
- Provided direct quality care to patients by monitoring, recording and evaluating psychiatric conditions.
- Administered medication and treatments to patients to observe and record responses.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Performed patient assessments to monitor expected response to medications and altering treatment plans.
- Conducted therapy for mentally ill patients in group and individual settings to assist patients in achieving normalcy.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions to provide additional support and guidance.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Psychiatric Registered Nurse - Travel
Riverview Psychiatric Center
10.2023 - 01.2024
- Provided direct quality care to patients by monitoring, recording and evaluating psychiatric conditions in 94-bed state hospital.
- Oversaw care of suicidal patients and acted swiftly to reduce risk of harm to themselves or others.
- Responded to numerous volatile situations and violent outbreaks to restore safety and security of patients and staff.
- Explained useful coping methods to relieve depression and anxiety.
- Administered medication and treatments to patients to observe and record responses.
- Conducted therapy for mentally ill patients in group and individual settings to assist patients in achieving normalcy.
Home Health RN - Per Diem
Pathways Of The River Valley
12.2018 - 10.2023
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising care team.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding and other daily living activities.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted feeding tubes and performed catheterizations.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges and coordination of care with outside providers.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
- Assessed for subtle wellness changes for medically fragile, non-verbal, IDD population and applied appropriate timely interventions.
- Tracheotomy and port-a-cath care and maintenance
- Maintained a therapeutic and medically appropriate environment for residents and family members to ensure comfort and optimal health.
Correctional Registered Nurse - Travel
Hillsborough County Correctional Facility
08.2023 - 09.2023
- Stabilized prisoners suffering from falls, stab wounds or other injuries prior to hospital transfer.
- Complied with all security regulations within prison system and administered care in safest possible environment.
- Treated variety of illnesses affecting offenders in close quarters.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Performed mental health evaluations when warranted and recommended patients to therapists.
Psychiatric Registered Nurse - Travel
Eastern State Hospital
02.2023 - 04.2023
- Provided direct quality care to patients by monitoring, recording and evaluating psychiatric conditions in 300-bed, primarily forensic, state hospital.
- Primary assignment consisted of NGRI patients reintegrating into community. Management of maintaining and increasing privilege levels, utilization of work and group home passes, focused on relapse prevention and independence while providing a safe, treatment focused milieu.
- Administered medication and treatments to patients to observe and record responses.
- Performed patient assessments to monitor expected response to medications and altering treatment plans.
- Explained useful coping methods to relieve depression and anxiety.
- Conducted therapy for mentally ill patients in group and individual settings to assist patients in achieving normalcy.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
Psychiatric Nurse - Travel
Eastern State Hospital
10.2022 - 01.2023
- Provided direct quality care to patients by monitoring, recording and evaluating psychiatric conditions in 285-bed state hospital.
- Responded to numerous volatile situations and violent outbreaks to restore safety and security of patients and staff. Utilized CPI techniques and therapeutic communication.
- Administered medication and treatments to patients to observe and record responses.
- Performed patient assessments to monitor expected response to medications and altering treatment plans.
- Oversaw care of suicidal patients and acted swiftly to reduce risk of harm to themselves or others.
- Explained useful coping methods to relieve depression and anxiety.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
- Applied nursing expertise to meet needs of primarily forensic patients in challenging environment.
Psychiatric Registered Nurse - Travel
Concord Hospital Franklin
07.2022 - 10.2022
- Provided direct quality care to patients by monitoring, recording and evaluating psychiatric conditions in the setting of an 10-bed acute, short-stay, stabilization, locked inpatient unit.
- Responded to volatile situations and violent outbreaks to restore safety and security of patients and staff on all hospital units.
- Oversaw care of suicidal, psychotic and behavioral patients and acted swiftly to reduce risk of harm to themselves or others.
- Explained, demonstrated and educated patients on useful coping methods to relieve depression and anxiety.
- Conducted therapy for mentally ill patients in group and individual settings to assist patients in achieving balance.
- Coordinated with medical and paramedical professionals to provide appropriate input and effectively formulate and implement treatment plans for patients.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Administered medication and treatments to patients to observe and record responses
Psychiatric Registered Nurse - Travel
St. Mary's Regional Medical Center
08.2021 - 05.2022
- Provided direct quality care to patients by monitoring, recording and evaluating psychiatric conditions in the setting of an 18-bed acute, short-stay, stabilization, locked inpatient unit.
- Floated to Adolescent Psych, Detox/Addictions, and Med-Surge units.
- Responded to volatile situations and violent outbreaks to restore safety and security of patients and staff on all hospital units.
- Oversaw care of suicidal, psychotic and behavioral patients and acted swiftly to reduce risk of harm to themselves or others.
- Explained, demonstrated and educated patients on useful coping methods to relieve depression and anxiety.
- Conducted therapy for mentally ill patients in group and individual settings to assist patients in achieving balance.
- Coordinated with medical and paramedical professionals to provide appropriate input and effectively formulate and implement treatment plans for patients.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Administered medication and treatments to patients to observe and record responses
Psychiatric Registered Nurse - Travel
Windham Center
05.2021 - 08.2021
- Provided direct quality care to patients by monitoring, recording and evaluating psychiatric conditions in the setting of an 10-bed acute, locked, stand-alone facility.
- Responded to volatile situations and violent outbreaks to restore safety and security of patients and staff.
- Oversaw care of suicidal, psychotic and behavioral patients and acted swiftly to reduce risk of harm to themselves or others.
- Explained, demonstrated and educated patients on useful coping methods to relieve depression and anxiety.
- Conducted therapy for mentally ill patients in group and individual settings to assist patients in achieving balance.
- Coordinated with medical and paramedical professionals to provide appropriate input and effectively formulate and implement treatment plans for patients.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Cypress Center
07.2019 - 05.2021
- Provided direct quality care to patients by monitoring, recording and evaluating psychiatric conditions in the setting of an 16-bed acute, locked stand-alone facility.
- Responded to volatile situations and violent outbreaks to restore safety and security of patients and staff.
- Oversaw care of suicidal, psychotic and behavioral patients and acted swiftly to reduce risk of harm to themselves or others.
- Explained, demonstrated and educated patients on useful coping methods to relieve depression and anxiety.
- Conducted therapy for mentally ill patients in group and individual settings to assist patients in achieving balance.
- Coordinated with medical and paramedical professionals to provide appropriate input and effectively formulate and implement treatment plans for patients.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Evaluated, screened and presented potential admissions to psychiatrists and physicians. Collaborated with team to determine acuity of milieu to ensure appropriate placement.
Rehabilitation Registered Nurse -Travel
Maine General Medical Center
11.2020 - 04.2021
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
Rehabilitation Registered Nurse
Harris Hill Center
04.2019 - 10.2019
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Assessed and evaluated mental health needs, working with multidisciplinary team to initiate, manage and modify individualized care plans.
- Administered medications to 20 patients and monitored response to medications.
- Maintained highest levels of patient satisfaction, generating referrals to maintain productivity levels for 55-bed subacute rehabilitation and LTC unit.
Home Health Nurse
Lake Sunapee Region VNA
05.2017 - 10.2019
- Provided physical assessments, medication and chronic disease management to home health patients.
- Scheduled appointments and transported patients to medical facilities using personal transportation.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Advised and coached patients progressing from hospitals, rehab facilities and other medical organizations to at-home treatment settings.
- Took samples (blood draws, urine, wound drainage, etc.) to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Assisted with daily living tasks to enhance quality of life for elderly and recovering patients.
- Provided patient care and treatment, such as administering vaccinations, managing IV therapies, replacing and maintaining catheters, drains, wound vacs, dressing complex wounds, medication management, nutrition and disease process education.
- Coordination of care with outpatient providers and consultation on disease management, medication and treatment option with physicians in real time from client,s home.
Rehabilitation Registered LPN
Pleasant View Center
05.2016 - 07.2017
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
- Cared for over 30 LTC and SNF patients each day with quality-driven support.
Education
Associate of Science - NURSING
MANCHESTER COMMUNITY COLLEGE
MANCHESTER, NH05.2019
LPN - NURSING
NHTI - Concord's Community College
Concord, NH05.2016
Skills
- Therapeutic Interventions
- Crisis Resolution
- Chemical Dependency Care
- Suicide Prevention
- Therapeutic Facilitation
- Mood Disorders
- Medication Management
Certification
BLS
CPI
TOVA
Timeline
Psychiatric Registered Nurse - Travel
UVA Health
01.2024 - Current
Psychiatric Registered Nurse - Travel
Riverview Psychiatric Center
10.2023 - 01.2024
Correctional Registered Nurse - Travel
Hillsborough County Correctional Facility
08.2023 - 09.2023
Psychiatric Registered Nurse - Travel
Eastern State Hospital
02.2023 - 04.2023
Psychiatric Nurse - Travel
Eastern State Hospital
10.2022 - 01.2023
Psychiatric Registered Nurse - Travel
Concord Hospital Franklin
07.2022 - 10.2022
Psychiatric Registered Nurse - Travel
St. Mary's Regional Medical Center
08.2021 - 05.2022
Psychiatric Registered Nurse - Travel
Windham Center
05.2021 - 08.2021
Rehabilitation Registered Nurse -Travel
Maine General Medical Center
11.2020 - 04.2021
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Cypress Center
07.2019 - 05.2021
Rehabilitation Registered Nurse
Harris Hill Center
04.2019 - 10.2019
Home Health RN - Per Diem
Pathways Of The River Valley
12.2018 - 10.2023
Home Health Nurse
Lake Sunapee Region VNA
05.2017 - 10.2019
Rehabilitation Registered LPN
Pleasant View Center
05.2016 - 07.2017
Associate of Science - NURSING
MANCHESTER COMMUNITY COLLEGE
LPN - NURSING
NHTI - Concord's Community College
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