Michael Henderson
Chino Valley,AZ
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Oregon State Hospital, and Polara Health, AZ excelling in crisis intervention and mental health evaluation. Proven ability to develop individualized care plans and lead interdisciplinary teams, ensuring patient safety and autonomy. Strong clinical judgment and relationship-building skills enhance patient outcomes in high-stress environments.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Polara Health
02.2020 - 10.2025
- Delivered comprehensive patient care, ensuring adherence to treatment plans and safety protocols.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care strategies.
- Supervised Behavior Health Technicians who monitored patient self administer medications. Prepared Medication Administration Records and monitored patient responses, adjusting interventions as necessary.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted assessments to evaluate patient conditions, facilitating timely and effective interventions.
Registered Nurse, Inpatient Psychiatric Unit
Oregon State Hospital
06.2007 - 10.2019
- Developed and implemented individualized care plans for diverse patient populations.
- Administered medications in accordance with the five rights, ensuring safe and accurate dispensing of psychotropic and non-psychotropic drugs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate comprehensive treatment strategies.
- Led crisis intervention efforts to de-escalate volatile situations effectively.
- Conducted suicide risk assessments routinely to identify high-risk individuals in need of additional intervention or monitoring within the facility setting.
- Trained and mentored junior nurses in best practices for psychiatric care delivery.
- Assessed the need for restraint or seclusion in accordance with facility protocols, prioritizing least restrictive measures when possible to promote patient autonomy.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Dickinson State University
Dickinson, NDBachelor of Science - Health Arts
University of St. Francis
Joliet, ILMaster of Arts - Education in Counseling
Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZSkills
- Patient assessment
- Crisis intervention
- Mental health evaluation
- Psychotropic medication knowledge
- Documentation and charting
- Strong clinical judgment
- Physical assessments
- Relationship building
- Behavioral health supervision
- Risk assessment
- Diabetes management
- High level of autonomy
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Polara Health
02.2020 - 10.2025
Registered Nurse, Inpatient Psychiatric Unit
Oregon State Hospital
06.2007 - 10.2019
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Dickinson State University
Bachelor of Science - Health Arts
University of St. Francis
Master of Arts - Education in Counseling
Northern Arizona University