Michael StaMaria
Jersey City,NJ
Summary
To offer my skills as a Registered-Professional (Psychiatric) Nurse as well as my leadership, analytical abilities, and time management skills to an organization that can use a compassionate and caring professional whose first priority is always the emotional, mental, and physical well being of the patient. Hardworking nursing professional bringing 15+ years of experience delivering exceptional care to psychiatric patients. Knowledgeable about psychiatry and medication requirements and skilled at maximizing patient comfort and safety while meeting strict cost control standards. Well-organized and forward-thinking in managing patient needs.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Staff Nurse
Mount Sinai Beth Israel Psychiatric Emergency Room
11.2011 - Current
- Patient Assessment & Monitoring: Conduct comprehensive mental and physical health assessments, monitor patient status, and document progress and behavioral changes.
- Care Plan Development: Create and implement individualized treatment plans, including medication management and therapeutic interventions, tailored to each patient’s needs.
- Crisis Intervention: Utilize de-escalation techniques, therapeutic communication, and emergency interventions to stabilize patients in crisis.
- Medication Administration & Monitoring: Safely administer medications, observe for side effects, and educate patients on their medication regimen and potential interactions.
- Therapeutic Communication: Build rapport with patients through empathetic listening, counseling, and supportive conversations to promote emotional well-being.
- Collaboration with Multidisciplinary Teams: Coordinate care with physicians, psychiatrists, social workers, therapists, and other healthcare professionals to ensure holistic treatment.
- Patient & Family Education: Provide education and resources to patients and their families on treatment plans, coping strategies, and discharge processes.
- Behavioral Management: Develop and apply behavioral management strategies and interventions to support positive behavioral changes and coping skills in patients.
- Clinical Documentation: Accurately record patient information, progress notes, care plans, and assessments in electronic health records (EHR).
- Safety & Restraint Management: Ensure patient safety by following protocols for monitoring and restraint usage when necessary, while prioritizing the least restrictive environment.
- Therapeutic Environment Maintenance: Maintain a safe, therapeutic environment that supports recovery and respects patient rights.
- Empathy & Compassion in Care: Demonstrate a compassionate approach, advocating for patients' mental health needs, and providing supportive care throughout their treatment journey.
Registered Staff Nurse
Northeast Life Skills Methadone Clinic
11.2012 - 11.2014
- Administered medications via oral and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
Registered Staff Nurse
Monmouth Medical Center Psychiatry Inpatient
06.2009 - 10.2011
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Raritan Bay Medical Center
01.2005 - 01.2006
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Charles E. Gregory School of Nursing
Old Bridge NJ06.2006
Skills
- Gained competent basic Nursing Skills related to the Nursing process from Patient Assessment to Evaluation of Patient Care (see above)
- Gained work experience on a Behavioral Health Unit as a Registered Nurse which duties performed were: Performing daily comprehensive assessments on new and existing patients ranging in age from school age children to senior citizens, compiling and evaluating both the medical and mental health status including history
- Create daily Care plans for each patient describing the treatment methods and goals, including medication therapy and other behavioral management systems, ie holistic care/positive coping skills development
- Monitor patients and their care plans throughout treatment, making recommendations for changes when advisable
- Assist treatment team with patient crisis intervention through use of therapeutic communication techniques and medication administration
- Perform the role as a liaison among physicians, psychiatrists, program directors, caregivers and other service providers
References
Available upon request.
NYS License Number: 640306-1 Current.
Certification
- Basic Life Support/ American Heart Association/ Exp. 6/2026
Timeline
Registered Staff Nurse
Northeast Life Skills Methadone Clinic
11.2012 - 11.2014
Registered Staff Nurse
Mount Sinai Beth Israel Psychiatric Emergency Room
11.2011 - Current
Registered Staff Nurse
Monmouth Medical Center Psychiatry Inpatient
06.2009 - 10.2011
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Raritan Bay Medical Center
01.2005 - 01.2006
- Basic Life Support/ American Heart Association/ Exp. 6/2026
Associate of Science - Nursing
Charles E. Gregory School of Nursing
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