Melissa White
Milton,FL
Summary
Proactive and versatile professional with a dedication to quickly adapting to new challenges. Strong problem-solving abilities and a proven track record of fostering strong relationships with clients and team members. Focused on supporting team success and achieving positive results.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Aya Healthcare
Seattle, Washington
09.2024 - 05.2025
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Achieved departmental goals and objectives by instituting new processes and standards for in-patient care.
- Conducted psychosocial assessments to determine appropriate interventions.
- Performed physical and mental assessments of psychiatric patients.
- Educated families on the diagnosis, management, and prevention of mental illness.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions for patients in a residential setting.
Psychiatric Registered Nurse, Adolescence Unit
Aya Healthcare
Albuquerque, NM
02.2024 - 09.2024
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Conducted specified laboratory tests to help detect conditions and determine diagnosis.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
- Provided emotional support to family members of psychiatric patients during difficult times.
- Developed education materials about psychiatric illnesses for use by staff and clients.
- Coached clients on healthy coping skills such as relaxation techniques or stress management strategies.
- Encouraged positive behavior change by reinforcing desired behaviors through reward systems.
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Aya Healthcare
Christianburg, WV
07.2023 - 01.2024
- Instructed individuals on how to cope with their mental health conditions through lifestyle changes, such as diet or exercise regimens.
- Assisted with crisis intervention when needed.
- Coached clients on healthy coping skills such as relaxation techniques or stress management strategies.
- Supported the development of therapeutic relationships between clients and providers.
- Performed physical and mental assessments of psychiatric patients.
- Administered medications according to physician orders.
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
Psychiatric Registered Nurse, ED
Aya Healthcare
Morganton, NC
03.2023 - 06.2023
- Conducted crisis intervention when necessary by providing emotional support and safety planning.
- Maintained accurate records of patient information including assessments, treatments, medications, progress notes and discharge summaries.
- Performed ongoing assessments of client's needs throughout the course of their treatment program.
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions through regular observation and feedback from clients.
- Advised family members of the progress of their loved ones' treatment plan.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations involving behavioral disturbances or potential harm to self or others.
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Baptist Behavioral Medical Center
Pensacola, FL
01.2017 - 02.2023
- Recorded comprehensive patient histories and coordinated treatment plans with multi-disciplinary team members.
- Monitored patients prescribed psychotropic medications to assess medications' effectiveness and side effects.
- Handled vital sign monitoring, medication administration and patient behavior assessments.
- Met patient needs by devising and coordinating highly tailored care plans for each individual.
- Served as lead clinician for patients with bipolar, depression, anxiety and personality disorders.
- Collaborated with prescribing professionals to get patients necessary medications.
- Documented all medications administered to mental health patients, following instructions from physicians and healthcare providers.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
- Achieved departmental goals and objectives by instituting new processes and standards for in-patient care.
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
American Mobile Nursing
Burlington, VT
12.2015 - 12.2016
- Instructed individuals on how to cope with their mental health conditions through lifestyle changes, such as diet or exercise regimens.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans.
- Coordinated discharge planning activities for psychiatric patients.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss treatment plans and goals for each patient.
- Coached clients on healthy coping skills such as relaxation techniques or stress management strategies.
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
American Mobile Travel Nursing
Winterhaven, FL
08.2015 - 12.2015
- Monitored patients prescribed psychotropic medications to assess medications' effectiveness and side effects.
- Handled vital sign monitoring, medication administration and patient behavior assessments.
- Developed appropriate policies for identification of medically-related social and emotional needs of clients.
- Recorded comprehensive patient histories and coordinated treatment plans with multi-disciplinary team members.
- Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Baptist Behavioral Health
Pensacola, FL
08.2013 - 08.2015
- Met patient needs by devising and coordinating highly tailored care plans for each individual.
- Managed multiple patients and care plans in acute mental health facility in Pensacola, FL.
- Served as lead clinician for patients with bipolar, depression, anxiety and personality disorders.
- Handled vital sign monitoring, medication administration and patient behavior assessments.
- Collaborated with prescribing professionals to get patients necessary medications.
- Documented all medications administered to mental health patients, following instructions from physicians and healthcare providers.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Jefferson Davis Community College
Brewton, AL05.2013
Skills
- Care Plan Evaluation
- Discharge Plan Development
- Patient Observation
- Medication Administration
- Emergency Medical Administration
- De-escalation Techniques
- Referral Scheduling
- Therapeutic Intervention
- Chemical Dependency Care
- HIPAA Compliance
- Addiction Treatment
- Accurate Documentation
- Suicide Prevention
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Compassionate and Caring
- Immunizations and Vaccinations
- Medical Recordkeeping
- Creative Problem Solving
- Diet and Nutrition
- Decision Making
- Patient Examination
- Patient Care Assessment
- Nursing Consultation
Certification
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support Certification 1/24 to 1/26
- CPI training Renewal due 2025
- MOAB training Renewal due 2025
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Aya Healthcare
09.2024 - 05.2025
Psychiatric Registered Nurse, Adolescence Unit
Aya Healthcare
02.2024 - 09.2024
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Aya Healthcare
07.2023 - 01.2024
Psychiatric Registered Nurse, ED
Aya Healthcare
03.2023 - 06.2023
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Baptist Behavioral Medical Center
01.2017 - 02.2023
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
American Mobile Nursing
12.2015 - 12.2016
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
American Mobile Travel Nursing
08.2015 - 12.2015
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Baptist Behavioral Health
08.2013 - 08.2015
Associate of Science - Nursing
Jefferson Davis Community College
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