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
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