MLUNGISI SEBATA
MCKINNEY,USA
Summary
Compassionate Psych Registered Nurse with background in acute psychiatric care and therapeutic communication. Bring forth deep understanding of mental health disorders, treatment plans, and medication management. Recognized for providing high-quality patient care, demonstrating strong skills in crisis intervention and creating safe environments to foster recovery. Previous roles have benefited from commitment to team collaboration and holistic patient-centered approach.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Psych RN
Butler HOSPITAL
Providence, Rhode Island
05.2025 - 08.2025
- Assessed risk factors associated with mental illness and provided appropriate interventions to mitigate potential harm.
- Provided crisis intervention services when needed to deescalate situations involving agitated or violent patients.
- Monitored patient progress during their course of treatment by assessing changes in behavior or mood symptoms.
- Recorded comprehensive patient histories and coordinated treatment plans with multi-disciplinary team members.
- Administered oral, and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
- Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
- Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Provided emotional support for patients struggling with feelings of distress or hopelessness due to their diagnosis.
- Developed and implemented patient care plans, including assessment of physical, psychosocial, cultural, spiritual needs.
- Provided direct patient care for patients suffering from mental health disorders such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder and schizophrenia.
- Conducted individual and group therapy sessions to support patient recovery goals.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all patient encounters in accordance with organizational policies and procedures.
- Developed individualized care plans based on patient assessments.
- Assisted in crisis intervention and de-escalation of challenging behaviors.
- Educated patients and families on mental health conditions and treatments.
- Administered medication and treatments according to established protocols.
Psych RN
Smokey Point behavioral hospital
Marysville, Washington
03.2024 - 05.2025
- Unit Type: Inpatient Psych, inpatient
- Population Age: Young Adult, Adult & Geriatric, adolescents
- Type of Diagnosis: Psychosis patients, Bipolar, Schizophrenia, Chemical Dependent, Detox, Dementia, Alzheimer's, General Brain injuries, Suicide, Manic/Depression, Aggression, Crisis, Substance abuse, Intervention, Personality Disorders
- Participate as a member of an interdisciplinary team in the planning.
- Delivery, and evaluation of patient care.
- Educate patients on social skills, functional skill development, and medications.
- Monitor patients' behavior and if needed, de-escalate high-risk situations.
- Participate in the management of psychiatric and medical emergencies.
- Assess and evaluate patients who have behavioral health issues and chart significant changes in the patient's condition.
- Administer medications and treatments.
- Produce care plans and risk assessments for your patients.
- CIWA,CINA,COWS protocol detox
Psych RN
PPMC HOSPITAL
Portland, Oregon
01.2025 - 02.2025
- Assessed risk factors associated with mental illness and provided appropriate interventions to mitigate potential harm.
- Provided emotional support for patients struggling with feelings of distress or hopelessness due to their diagnosis.
- Provided crisis intervention services when needed to deescalate situations involving agitated or violent patients.
- Monitored patient progress during their course of treatment by assessing changes in behavior or mood symptoms.
- Recorded comprehensive patient histories and coordinated treatment plans with multi-disciplinary team members.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
- Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
- Prepared medical equipment and tools to aid physician during examination and treatment of patients.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
- Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
- Conducted specified laboratory tests to help detect conditions and determine diagnosis.
- Achieved departmental goals and objectives by instituting new processes and standards for in-patient care.
- Participated in weekly clinical case conferences with interdisciplinary team members to discuss complex cases and develop comprehensive treatment plans.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all patient encounters in accordance with organizational policies and procedures.
- Provided emotional support to patients during treatment sessions.
- Educated patients and families on mental health conditions and treatments.
- Documented patient progress and interventions in electronic health records.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care.
- Monitored patient vitals and reported changes to healthcare team.
- Administered medication and treatments according to established protocols.
CORRECTIONS RN
Snohomish County Jail
Everett, Washington
10.2023 - 01.2024
- Unit Type: Detox, General Population, Booking
- Population Age: Young Adult, Adult
- Type of Diagnosis: Psychosis patients, Bipolar, Schizophrenia, Chemical Dependent, Detox, General Brain injuries, Suicide, Manic/Depression, Aggression, Crisis, Substance abuse, Intervention, Personality Disorders
- Evaluating new Inmate Bookings regarding health status prior to jailing, reviewing and recording after booking process for medication and treatment needs.
- Establishing priorities in emergency medical situations.
- Delivery, and evaluation of Inmates care.
- Educate patients on social skills, functional skill development, and medications.
- Monitor patients' behavior and if needed, de-escalate high-risk situations.
- Participate in the management of psychiatric and medical emergencies.
- Assess and evaluate patients who have behavioral health issues and chart significant changes in the Inmates condition.
- Administer medications and treatments.
- Produce care plans and risk assessments for Inmates.
- Keeping daily medical logs and establishing medical charts on inmates.
- Conducting physical assessments on inmates to include lab work and vital signs.
- Contacting Physician offices, Hospitals, and Pharmacies in reference to Inmates’ medical diagnosis medications and treatment needs.
- Counselling Inmates regarding disease prognosis, conferring with Practitioner and Mental health professionals regarding medical needs and psychological evaluation of inmates.
- Assessment of cardiac and telemetry patient within critical med floor of jail, monitor ECT, and refer them to emergency dpt
Travel Psych RN
Ascension Via Christi St Joseph
Kansas
04.2023 - 06.2023
- Unit Type: Inpatient psych
- Population Age: Young Adult, Adult & Geriatric
- Type of Diagnosis: Psychosis patients, Bipolar, Schizophrenia, Chemical Dependent, Detox, Dementia, Alzheimer's, General Brain injuries, Suicide, Manic/Depression, Aggression, Crisis, Substance abuse, Intervention, Personality Disorders
- Participate as a member of an interdisciplinary team in the planning.
- Delivery, and evaluation of patient care.
- Educate patients on social skills, functional skill development, and medications.
- Monitor patients' behavior and if needed, de-escalate high-risk situations.
- Participate in the management of psychiatric and medical emergencies.
- Assess and evaluate patients who have behavioral health issues and chart significant changes in the patient's condition.
- Administer medications and treatments.
- Produce care plans and risk assessments for your patients.
Psych RN
St Josephs HOSPITAL Via Christi
Kansas
04.2023 - 05.2023
- Implemented infection control protocols to ensure patient safety and compliance standards.
- Assisted in emergency procedures during critical situations in the healthcare environment.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records systems.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Provided emotional support and comfort to families during difficult times.
- Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care plans.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
- Ensured compliance with standards of professional practice as well as state and federal regulations related to health care delivery services.
- Actively participated in quality improvement initiatives within the department.
- Educated patients and families on health care needs, conditions, and options.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
- Collaborated with health groups to plan or implement programs designed to improve overall health of communities.
- Achieved departmental goals and objectives by instituting new processes and standards for in-patient care.
Travel Psych RN
Eastern State Hospital
Medical Lake, Washington
08.2022 - 04.2023
- Unit Type: Forensic Psych, inpatient psych
- Population Age: Young Adult, Adult & Geriatric
- Type of Diagnosis: Psychosis patients, Bipolar, Schizophrenia, Chemical Dependent, Detox, Dementia, Alzheimer's, General Brain injuries, Suicide, Manic/Depression, Aggression, Crisis, Substance abuse, Intervention, Personality Disorders
- Participate as a member of an interdisciplinary team in the planning.
- Delivery, and evaluation of patient care.
- Educate patients on social skills, functional skill development, and medications.
- Monitor patients' behavior and if needed, de-escalate high-risk situations.
- Participate in the management of psychiatric and medical emergencies.
- Assess and evaluate patients who have behavioral health issues and chart significant changes in the patient's condition.
- Administer medications and treatments.
- Produce care plans and risk assessments for your patients.
- With M&E and Remarkable staffing
Psych RN
EASTERN STATE HOSPITAL
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Unit Type: Inpatient Psych, inpatient, Intake/Triage
- Population Age: Young Adult, Adult & Geriatric, adolescents
- Type of Diagnosis: Psychosis patients, Bipolar, Schizophrenia, Chemical Dependent, Detox, Dementia, Alzheimer's, General Brain injuries, Suicide, Manic/Depression, Aggression, Crisis, Substance abuse, Intervention, Personality Disorders
- Participate as a member of an interdisciplinary team in the planning.
- Delivery, and evaluation of patient care.
- Educate patients on social skills, functional skill development, and medications.
- Monitor patients' behavior and if needed, de-escalate high-risk situations.
- Participate in the management of psychiatric and medical emergencies.
- Assess and evaluate patients who have behavioral health issues and chart significant changes in the patient's condition.
- Administer medications and treatments.
- Produce care plans and risk assessments for your patients.
- CIWA, CINA, COWS PROTOCOL DETOX
Psych RN
Carondelet St Joseph’s Hospital
Tucson, AZ
03.2021 - 05.2022
- Unit Type: Acute Inpatient Psych
- Population Age: Adult
- Type of Diagnosis: Psychosis patients, Bipolar, Schizophrenia, Chemical Dependent, Detox, Dementia, Alzheimer's, General Brain injuries, Suicide, Manic/Depression, Aggression, Crisis, Substance abuse, Intervention, Personality Disorders
- Performing admission assessments.
- Preparing and administering needed medication as ordered by physician.
- Monitoring patients undergoing detoxification from alcohol and drugs.
- Developing care plans based on nursing diagnosis and incorporating therapeutic, preventative and rehabilitative nursing methods.
- Disposition of patients in the emergency behavioral unit.
- Providing mentally impaired or emotionally disturbed patients with routine physical, emotional, psychological care.
Travel Psych RN
Sonora behavioral health
02.2020 - 02.2022
- Unit Type: inpatient psych
- Population Age: Adult& adolescence
- Type of Diagnosis: Psychosis patients, Bipolar, Schizophrenia, Chemical Dependent, Detox, Dementia, Alzheimer's, General Brain injuries, Suicide, Manic/Depression, Aggression, Crisis, Substance abuse, Intervention, Personality Disorders
- Educate patient on new diagnosis and/or treatment plan.
- Administer medication as ordered and maintain medication administration and controlled drug records according to facility policy.
- Provide all patient care in a manner that reflects respect for patient rights, dignity, values, culture preferences, and expressed needs.
- Develop, implement, and revise care plans that reflect patient's diagnosis.
- Document patient history, symptoms, assessments, tests, and care according to guidelines.
- Review patient history, diagnostics, and lab data, and report any abnormalities.
- Educate patient and family on managing medications and illnesses to ensure a safe discharge.
- Manage detox protocols.
- Complete thorough physical assessment if patient presents with unstable clinical findings on patients requiring nursing assessment.
- With West ways staffing
RN PRN
West ways PRN
Tucson, AZ
11.2019 - 02.2022
- Unit Type: HOME HEALTH, SNF, & PSYCH
- Population Age: Varied
- Worked as an agency nurse in different behavioral health facilities.
- Administered medications.
- Monitored patient progress.
- Followed CIWA,CINA,COWS protocol.
- Assessment and treatment of behavioral health patients.
RN Nurse
SAPPHIRE ESTATE REHABILITATION CENTRE
Tucson, AZ
12.2019 - 02.2021
- Unit Type: Skilled nursing facility Rehab
- Population Age: Adult
- Type of Diagnosis: Neurological disorders, Respiratory disorders, Orthopedic disorders, UTI, Strokes
- Monitoring Administered prescribed medications, started intravenous fluids, and documented patients' charts.
- Measured and recorded patients' vital signs, such as height, weight, temperature, blood pressure, pulse and respiration.
- Provided basic patient care and treatments, such as dressed wounds, treated bedsores, gave enemas, douches, and performed catheterizations, PICC line maintenance.
- Educated patients regarding their medications, procedure and treatments.
- Maintained patient's physical and psychosocial health while ensuring their safety and effectiveness of their treatment/care.
- Follow infection control and safety guidelines and confidentiality policies whilst providing.
- Assessment of cardiac and pt in telemetry unit.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
WALDEN UNIVERSITY
Minneapolis, MN11.2024
Diploma - Midwifery
St Lukes School of Midwifery
LUPANE, BULAWAYO, Zimbabwe04.2013
Associate of Science - Nursing
Gwanda Multidisciplinary School
GWANDA ZIMBABWE04.2008
Skills
- Crisis intervention
- Patient assessment
- Medication administration
- Risk management
- Care plan development
- Behavioral health awareness
- Electronic health records
- Patient education
- Therapeutic communication
- Conflict resolution
- Problem solving
- Forensic mental health
- Psychiatric medication administration
- Substance abuse treatment
- Post-traumatic stress disorder care
- Anger management techniques
- Psychiatric diagnosis
- Nursing care
- Safety planning
- Quality improvement
Timeline
Psych RN
Butler HOSPITAL
05.2025 - 08.2025
Psych RN
PPMC HOSPITAL
01.2025 - 02.2025
Psych RN
Smokey Point behavioral hospital
03.2024 - 05.2025
CORRECTIONS RN
Snohomish County Jail
10.2023 - 01.2024
Travel Psych RN
Ascension Via Christi St Joseph
04.2023 - 06.2023
Psych RN
St Josephs HOSPITAL Via Christi
04.2023 - 05.2023
Travel Psych RN
Eastern State Hospital
08.2022 - 04.2023
Psych RN
EASTERN STATE HOSPITAL
05.2022 - 08.2022
Psych RN
Carondelet St Joseph’s Hospital
03.2021 - 05.2022
Travel Psych RN
Sonora behavioral health
02.2020 - 02.2022
RN Nurse
SAPPHIRE ESTATE REHABILITATION CENTRE
12.2019 - 02.2021
RN PRN
West ways PRN
11.2019 - 02.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
WALDEN UNIVERSITY
Diploma - Midwifery
St Lukes School of Midwifery
Associate of Science - Nursing
Gwanda Multidisciplinary School