Compassionate and efficient Psychiatric Registered Nurse Case Manager with a reputation for designing care plans that meet patients' preferences and available resources. Highly proficient in case research and attention to detail. Offering 19 years of healthcare experience and superior organizational skills.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Trinitas Regional Medical Center
12.2022 - 05.2023
Provided direct quality care to patients by monitoring, recording and evaluating psychiatric conditions.
Responded to numerous volatile situations and violent outbreaks to restore safety and security of patients and staff.
Administered medication and treatments to patients to observe and record responses.
Performed patient assessments to monitor expected response to medications and altering treatment plans.
Oversaw care of suicidal patients and acted swiftly to reduce risk of harm to themselves or others.
Conducted therapy for mentally ill patients in group and individual settings to assist patients in achieving normalcy.
Coordinated with medical and paramedical professionals to provide appropriate input and effectively formulate and implement treatment plans for patients.
ER Psyciatric/Behavioral Health Registered Nurse
University Of Virginia Medical Center (UVA)
09.2022 - 12.2022
Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Fort Lauderdale Hospital
11.2020 - 09.2022
Provided direct quality care to patients by monitoring, recording and evaluating psychiatric conditions.
Responded to numerous volatile situations and violent outbreaks to restore safety and security of patients and staff.
Administered medication and treatments to patients to observe and record responses.
Performed patient assessments to monitor expected response to medications and altering treatment plans.
Psychiatric Registered Nurse, Charge RN
Tallahassee Memorial Hospital
10.2019 - 10.2020
Managed care from admission to discharge, including patient assessments, care planning, health educations and discharging support to provide comprehensive care to over 20 patients daily.
Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
Partnered with physicians, social workers, activity therapists, nutritionists and case managers to develop and implement individualized care plans and documented all patient interactions and interventions in electronic charting systems.
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Summit Oaks Hospital
02.2016 - 09.2019
Administered medication and treatments to approximately 15 to 20 patients to observe and record responses.
Monitored vital signs, nutritional intake and signs and symptoms of complications to report deviations to supervisor.
Coordinated with medical and paramedical professionals to provide appropriate input and effectively formulate and implement treatment plans for patients.
Responded to numerous volatile situations and violent outbreaks to restore safety and security of patients and staff.
Medical Surgical Staff RN,
UMDNJ Hospital
03.2014 - 01.2016
Used various Electronic Charting Systems to document patient plan of care by taking into account nursing interventions, diagnosis and expected patient outcomes.
Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens and pain management techniques.
Managed caseload of 6 to 8 patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy and wound care.
Facilitated therapeutic communication and conflict resolution.
RN , Unit Manager
Waterview Nursing AndRehabilitationCenter
01.2012 - 03.2014
Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services
Trained new RN hires and ancillary staff members to meet patient service goals, champion standards of care and improve patient overall satisfaction
Worked with management to identify and implement initiatives to increase nursing staff retention, morale and satisfaction.
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Greystone Park Psychiatric Hospital
03.2001 - 01.2012
Managed various elements of patient care, from admission to discharge or transfer to other units, using nursing expertise to conduct assessments, administer medications, initiate nursing and emergency interventions, contribute to care plan development and educate patients.
Worked within interdisciplinary health care team to develop, implement and make adjustments to patient care plans, individualizing strategies and methods to improve health and meet recovery goals.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Passaic County Community College
Paterson, NJ
2001
Associate of Science - Electrical, Electronics Engineering Technologies
Essex County College
Newark, NJ
2001
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering
New Jersey Institute of Technology
Newark, NJ
1994
Skills
Inpatient Care
Teaching
Problem Solving
Customer Service
Mental Health
Behavioral Health
Fluent in Spanish, Creole, and French
Affiliations
American Nurses Association (ANA) Member
American Association of Nurse Life Care Planners.
Board Member of HANA Inc.
Timeline
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Trinitas Regional Medical Center
12.2022 - 05.2023
ER Psyciatric/Behavioral Health Registered Nurse
University Of Virginia Medical Center (UVA)
09.2022 - 12.2022
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Fort Lauderdale Hospital
11.2020 - 09.2022
Psychiatric Registered Nurse, Charge RN
Tallahassee Memorial Hospital
10.2019 - 10.2020
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Summit Oaks Hospital
02.2016 - 09.2019
Medical Surgical Staff RN,
UMDNJ Hospital
03.2014 - 01.2016
RN , Unit Manager
Waterview Nursing AndRehabilitationCenter
01.2012 - 03.2014
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Greystone Park Psychiatric Hospital
03.2001 - 01.2012
Associate of Science - Nursing
Passaic County Community College
Associate of Science - Electrical, Electronics Engineering Technologies