Conduct admissions assessments to determine treatment plan
Administer medications and treatments to patients
Implement crisis intervention techniques to de-escalate situations
Monitor vital signs, health and mental health conditions and respond accordingly
Collaborate with treatment team to develop plan for patient
Psychiatric Nurse
Legacy Unity
2 2023 - 08.2023
Performed patient assessments to monitor expected response to medications and altering treatment plans
Monitored vital signs, nutritional intake and signs and symptoms of complications to report deviations to team
Administered medication and treatments to patients to observe and record responses
Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses
Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
Addictions Counselor
Clackamas County Behavioral Health
05.2014 - 09.2021
Provided mobile outreach, crisis intervention and jail diversion services
Participated in Trauma Informed Care Committee
Provided comprehensive case management services, created treatment plans and connected clients and families to appropriate resources
Built therapeutic relationships with clients to facilitate person-centered care
Conducted bio-psycho-social assessment including detox needs, diagnostic evaluation of substance use, and assessment of placement consistent with ASAM criteria
Provided alcohol & substance abuse counseling to individuals with co-occurring disorders.
Access to Recovery Specialist
Impact NW
05.2011 - 05.2014
Utilized strengths-based case management and motivational interviewing concepts
Linked participants to recovery support services in the community
Completed Drug and Alcohol assessments and recovery plans
Provided advocacy for clients including securing benefits and accessing appropriate housing, medical, and emergency services
Ran Trauma group for teenage girls.
Addictions Counselor
NW Behavioral Healthcare
05.2008 - 07.2010
Provided addiction counseling services to adolescents
Assessed family situations and determined appropriate care for child
Provided services to family members as necessary
Presented information at court hearings
Prepared case narratives and court reports
Documented data and completed accurate updates to case records.
Education
Accelerated Bachelor of Science: Nursing -
Oregon Health & Science University
Portland, OR
09.2021 - 05.2022
Bachelor of Science: Psychology - undefined
University of Oregon
Eugene, OR
09.2001 - 05.2005
Skills
Privacy and Confidentiality
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Certification
10/01/21, BLS
Clinical Rotations
09/01/22, 12/01/22, Senior Practicum, Operating Room (260 hrs) - OHSU, Portland, OR, Setting up the operating room, Assessing patient’s pre-op, Maintaining sterility in OR, Following unit policy and procedure, Assessing & advocating for patient safety, Charting intra-op procedure in EPIC, Completed quality improvement project around maintaining sterility in scrubbed personnel
06/01/22, 09/01/22, Community Health Nursing (165 hrs) - Gresham Fire Dept. ICAN program, Gresham, OR, Care-coordination and health education services for individuals with social barriers, Assessed patient’s social determinants of health and referred to appropriate services, Collaborated with other agencies for continuity of care
03/01/22, 04/01/22, Orthopedics, Neurology (82 hrs) - OHSU, Portland, OR, Implemented patient care planning & care coordination for 2-3 patients at a time, Practiced head to toe and focused (mobility, neurological) assessment skills, Regular medication administration
01/01/22, 03/01/22, Medical & Surgical Oncology, Unit 13K (165 hrs) - OHSU, Portland, OR, Head to toe assessments, Administering oral and parenteral medications, Providing therapeutic and person-centered care, Providing emotional support for patients
Timeline
Psychiatric Nurse
VA Portland Health Care System
08.2023 - Current
Accelerated Bachelor of Science: Nursing -
Oregon Health & Science University
09.2021 - 05.2022
Addictions Counselor
Clackamas County Behavioral Health
05.2014 - 09.2021
Access to Recovery Specialist
Impact NW
05.2011 - 05.2014
Addictions Counselor
NW Behavioral Healthcare
05.2008 - 07.2010
Child Welfare Caseworker
Department of Human Services
10.2007 - 03.2008
Bachelor of Science: Psychology - undefined
University of Oregon
09.2001 - 05.2005
Psychiatric Nurse
Legacy Unity
2 2023 - 08.2023
10/01/21, BLS
06/01/08, CADC I
07/01/19, QMHA
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