Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Affiliations
Timeline
RegisteredNurse

Natasha L. Lobato

Litchfield Park,AZ

Summary

Compassionate, hard working and highly skilled Registered Nurse with 9 years of experience providing evidence-based care in addiction treatment environments. Experienced in medically monitored detox, withdrawal symptom management, crisis intervention, and patient education. Proven ability to maintain a safe and supportive environment while fostering patient trust and encouraging long-term recovery.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Detox Registered Nurse

Purpose Healing Center
11.2022 - Current
  • Provide, coordinate, and evaluate patient care through collaborative efforts with health team members,
  • Assess and support patients undergoing detox for substance use disorders in a medically monitored setting.
  • Evaluate MSAS/COWS scores, administer medications, and provide supportive care throughout withdrawal.
  • Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
  • Provide education and document patients care.

Detox & Psychiatric Nurse

The Meadows of Wickenburg
01.2019 - Current
  • Assess and support patients with addiction disorders with their recovery process utilizing the nursing
    process to identify, implement and evaluate appropriate treatment strategies and outcomes.
  • Understanding of addiction process and psychiatric illness. Assessing patients CIWA/COWS scores,
    suicidally, anxiety, depression and overall, wellbeing.
  • Providing a safe environment for patients to heal.
  • Promote the adoption of healthy behaviors, engagement in self-care and adherence to care plans in
    patients by utilizing healthy behavioral strategies
  • Use trauma-informed approaches to provide emotional support and build therapeutic rapport.
  • Intervene appropriately with patients experiencing a behavioral crisis situation, i.e., suicidal, threatening behavior, elopement and/or other situations.
  • Document as required assessments, treatment plan, nursing notes, medication administration, education, discharge planning, incident reports and medication variances.

Registered Nurse

Mind 24-7
06.2023 - 01.2024
  • Assessing patients CIWA/COWS scores, suicidally, anxiety, depression and overall, wellbeing.
  • Providing a safe environment for patients who may be a danger to themselves or to others.
  • Observe patient’s behaviors for safety until reassessed or transferred to a level 1 facility for further
    treatment.
  • Administer medications as prescribed
  • Deescalate patient’s if needed during crisis and respond quickly to administer emergency meds if
    needed as a last resort for safety.

Psychiatric Registered Nurse

Destiny Springs Behavioral Health
10.2019 - 04.2023


  • Assess and support patients with addiction and mental health disorders with their recovery process
  • Utilizing the nursing process to identify, implement and evaluate appropriate treatment strategies
    and outcomes.
  • Assessing patients CIWA/COWS scores, suicidality, anxiety, depression and overall, wellbeing.
  • Responded to numerous volatile situations and violent outbreaks to restore safety and security of patients and staff.
  • Providing a safe environment for patients to recover and develop healthy behaviors and coping skills.

Registered Nurse

All About People
03.2021 - 06.2021

COVID Vaccinator

  • Responsibilities included screening patients to make sure they were able to receive the vaccine, administering the vaccine and observation for signs and symptoms of adverse reactions after the vaccination.

Surgical Registered Nurse

Banner Estrella Medical Center
11.2017 - 02.2018
  • Provided patient care, educating, prepping, and advocating for the patient during surgical treatment as well documenting patient care provided.
  • Assisted doctors with surgeries and non-invasive procedures.
  • Followed infection control procedures. Ensured safety and well-being of patients.
  • Certified that equipment and supplies were properly maintained for quality patient care and safety.
  • Partnered with a team of healthcare providers to achieve the overall well-being of all patients.

Telemetry Registered Nurse

Banner Thunderbird Medical Center
09.2016 - 11.2017
  • Decreased patient complications through diligent monitoring of vital signs, lab results, and other telemetry data.
  • Enhanced patient care by accurately interpreting cardiac monitor readings and promptly reporting critical findings to healthcare team.
  • Administered prescribed medications safely and effectively while closely monitoring potential side effects or adverse reactions.
  • Evaluated the healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and
    connected them with optimal providers and care.
  • Administered medication to patients according to facility protocols.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Phoenix College (Maricopa Community Colleges)
Phoenix, AZ
07.2016

Skills

  • Detox Nursing & Withdrawal Management
  • Substance Use & Dual Diagnosis Care
  • CIWA/COWS/MSAS Scoring & Assessment
  • Psychiatric & Behavioral Health Support
  • Medication Administration
  • Patient-centered education
  • Crisis Prevention & De-escalation (CPI)
  • Trauma-Informed Care
  • Vitals & Safety Monitoring
  • Collaborative Care Planning
  • Documentation and charting
  • Compassion and empathy

Certification

  • Registered Nurse (RN) — AZ License #RN200462 (Exp. Apr 2024)
  • CPI – Crisis Prevention Intervention
  • AORN Perioperative 101 – Certificate
  • CPR/AED/First Aid – American Heart Association

Affiliations

  • American Nurse's Association

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Mind 24-7
06.2023 - 01.2024

Detox Registered Nurse

Purpose Healing Center
11.2022 - Current

Registered Nurse

All About People
03.2021 - 06.2021

Psychiatric Registered Nurse

Destiny Springs Behavioral Health
10.2019 - 04.2023

Detox & Psychiatric Nurse

The Meadows of Wickenburg
01.2019 - Current

Surgical Registered Nurse

Banner Estrella Medical Center
11.2017 - 02.2018

Telemetry Registered Nurse

Banner Thunderbird Medical Center
09.2016 - 11.2017

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Phoenix College (Maricopa Community Colleges)
Natasha L. Lobato