Mikaela Whitehead
Crossnore Communities for Children
Newland,NC
8
years of professional experience
Dynamic Nurse Manager with expertise in staff supervision, critical thinking, behavioral health services, and multidisciplinary care coordination.
Work History
Nurse Manager
4 Years 5 Months- Directed nursing team, supervising two nurses and one CNA.
- Managed care for residents in need of psychiatric services, ensuring adherence to treatment plans under the supervision of Crossnore's board-certified child and adolescent psychiatrist.
- Facilitated triage services for residential programs, ensuring appropriate treatment decisions for injuries, illnesses, and mental health concerns.
- Assessed and addressed the needs of residents dealing with suicidal thoughts, self-harm behaviors, depression, and anxiety.
- Supervised and coordinated activities of around 75 direct care staff across 5 campuses to uphold high quality medical care and medication management for 200-350 residents
- Conducted monthly/yearly evaluations of medical team members, focusing on competency assessment and developmental feedback
- Oversaw the administration of psychiatric and other prescribed medications for residents using an electronic medication administration system.
- Facilitated communication between agency, DSS, legal guardians, and healthcare providers.
- Trained new staff in medical care standards, medication administration, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Managed staff scheduling and time off to adequately staff each campus
- Provided after hours on-call services to all campuses
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
3 Years 2 Months- Provided comprehensive care to laboring patients.
- Provided guidance to new mothers and families during labor, delivery, and postpartum.
- Responded to emergency situations such as pre-eclampsia, early labor, and fetal distress.
- Assisted physician during delivery, and surgical procedures by anticipating needs, encouraging patients, and attending to baby
- Assessed infant health directly after birth using APGAR and monitored health for any changes in status.
- Managed epidural analgesia and monitored vital signs
- Conducted assessments and assisted with pain management.
- Educated families on postpartum care and maternal recovery.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Skills
Staff supervision
Direct patient care
Patient care in behavioral health
Strong clinical judgment
Discharge planning
Nursing case management
Delegation
Multidisciplinary care coordination
Electronic charting skills
Medication administration
Training staff
Timeline
Nurse Manager
Crossnore Communities for Children
03.2022 - CurrentRead More
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Watauga Medical Center
01.2019 - 03.2022Read More
East Tennessee State University
Bachelor of Science from Nursing
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