Murriah Allen
Jacksonville,FL
Summary
Psychiatric healthcare professional with comprehensive experience in mental health nursing. Skilled in patient assessment, crisis intervention, and therapeutic communication. Adept at collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to provide high-quality care and achieve optimal patient outcomes. Reliable, adaptable, and focused on patient-centered care.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Veterans Health Administration VHA
Jacksonville, FL
02.2024 - Current
- Optimized clinical decision-making by conducting thorough psychosocial assessments upon admission and throughout patients' stays.
- Conducted therapy for mentally ill patients in group and individual settings to assist patients in achieving normalcy.
- Contributed to improved team morale by demonstrating a positive attitude, supporting colleagues during challenging situations, and celebrating shared successes.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Wolfsons Children's Hospital
06.2023 - 02.2024
- Oversaw care of suicidal patients, up to 7 at a time, and acted swiftly to reduce risk of harm to themselves or others.
- Ensured patient safety by closely monitoring behaviors, administering medications as prescribed, and intervening during incidents of aggression or self-harm.
- Explained useful coping methods to relieve depression and anxiety.
- Streamlined medication administration processes, ensuring timely and accurate delivery of medications to patients while minimizing risk for medication errors.
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Mental Health Resource Center
05.2023 - 02.2024
- Demonstrated adaptability by providing coverage in various psychiatric units as needed, maintaining high standards of care across diverse patient populations.
- Promoted an therapeutic environment for up to 35 patients by establishing rapport, maintaining boundaries, and fostering open communication with patients and families.
- Administered medication and treatments to patients to observe and record responses.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
Mental Health Nurse
Florida State Prison
Radford, FL
12.2022 - 06.2023
- Advocated for patient rights and maintained a safe, therapeutic environment conducive to healing and recovery.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to create holistic and integrated mental health care for patients.
- Conducted crisis interventions and de-escalation techniques to ensure patient safety during high-risk situations.
- Delivered compassionate care to diverse populations including adults, seniors, veterans, LGBTQ+ individuals experiencing a range of mental health issues.
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Northeast Florida State Hospital
08.2019 - 12.2022
- Responded to numerous volatile situations and violent outbreaks to restore safety and security of patients and staff on a ward of up to 40 patients.
- Built trust with patients from various cultural backgrounds through culturally competent care practices tailored to individual needs.
- Ensured patient safety by closely monitoring behaviors, administering medications as prescribed, and intervening during incidents of aggression or self-harm.
- Oversaw care of suicidal patients and acted swiftly to reduce risk of harm to themselves or others.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Fortis College
Orange Park, FL07-2019
Skills
- Mental health evaluation
- Direct patient care
- Clinical documentation
- Patient assessments
- Medication administration
- Crisis intervention
- Suicide prevention
- De-escalation techniques
- Treatment Planning
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
- Therapeutic communication
- Compassionate and caring
Timeline
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Veterans Health Administration VHA
02.2024 - Current
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Wolfsons Children's Hospital
06.2023 - 02.2024
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Mental Health Resource Center
05.2023 - 02.2024
Mental Health Nurse
Florida State Prison
12.2022 - 06.2023
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Northeast Florida State Hospital
08.2019 - 12.2022
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Fortis College
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