Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
GeneralManager

NORA ACOSTA

La Feria,TX

Summary

Psychiatric Nurse experienced in delivering compassionate care with career spanning 3 years. Friendly professional with exceptional knowledge of medications, medical terminology and holistic coping mechanisms. Well-versed in providing quick intervention, medication and support to patients with acute, chronic and drug induced mental illness. Certified in SAMA and CPI.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Behavioral Health Charge RN

South Texas Behavioral Health Center
09.2019 - Current
  • Completed pre-admission screenings and physical and mental health assessments for psychiatric patients.
  • Administered medications and assessed side effects, successes and failures of new medications.
  • Partnered with social workers, counselors and doctors to develop plans of care.
  • Assisted in calming patients using recognized best practice techniques with help from assistants and guards.
  • Conducted surveillance of patients to note behavioral changes and relayed information to charting systems.
  • Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
  • Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
  • Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
  • Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
  • Assessed and evaluated mental health needs, working with multidisciplinary team to initiate, manage and modify individualized care plans.

Registered Nurse

Aveanna Heathcare
11.2018 - 12.2019
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
  • Administered medications and oversaw activities of daily living such as bathing, hygiene and ambulation.
  • Educated and supervised patients and family members regarding prevention strategies, self-care techniques and nursing care needs.
  • Took vital signs to assess patient health progress and needs.
  • Coordinated and collaborated with various multidisciplinary teams to coordinate care and promote patient safety and health.
  • Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments

LVN Charge Nurse (Pediatric)

Su Clinica
11.2009 - 05.2017
  • Documented medications administered, treatments and patient procedures performed in appropriate records according to privacy requirements.
  • Monitored nursing care, patient assessment processes and treatment implementations.
  • Helped young patients feel comfortable with procedures and immunizations.
  • Cultivated rapport with patients and caregivers, utilizing proactive communication with parents and children.
  • Supervised performance of 20 clinical staff, identifying areas requiring immediate improvement.
  • Safely administered vaccinations, providing education to customers on vaccines, dosage, indications, precautions, contraindications and potential side effects.
  • Completed vaccine inventory counts each month and ensured availability of adequate quantities of vaccines.
  • Exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and great work ethic
  • Learned new skills and applied to daily tasks to improve efficiency and productivity

LVN (Internal Medicine)

Su Clinica
01.2003 - 11.2009
  • Assessed patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
  • Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to medical provider.
  • Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
  • Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
  • Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
  • Planned and implemented patient care to treat conditions or mitigate symptoms.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers about conditions and treatments.
  • Charge nurse for UTHSCSA-RACH medical residency program.

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing

South Texas College
Mcallen, TX
05.2018

Licensed Vocational Nursing - Nursing

VBMC Boggus Education Pavillion
Harlingen, TX
09.2002

Skills

  • Discharge Plan Development
  • Immunizations and Vaccinations
  • Mental and Physical Assessments
  • Restraint Techniques
  • Suicide Prevention
  • Compassionate and Caring
  • Medication Side Effect Knowledge
  • Patient Condition Monitoring
  • Accurate Documentation
  • Progress Evaluations
  • Admissions Screening

Timeline

Behavioral Health Charge RN

South Texas Behavioral Health Center
09.2019 - Current

Registered Nurse

Aveanna Heathcare
11.2018 - 12.2019

LVN Charge Nurse (Pediatric)

Su Clinica
11.2009 - 05.2017

LVN (Internal Medicine)

Su Clinica
01.2003 - 11.2009

Associate of Science - Nursing

South Texas College

Licensed Vocational Nursing - Nursing

VBMC Boggus Education Pavillion
NORA ACOSTA