Octavia Orr
Beachwood,OH
Summary
Dynamic Mental Health Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Ohio Department of Mental Health, skilled in crisis intervention and psychosocial rehabilitation. Proven track record in developing individualized care plans that enhance patient outcomes. Adept at multidisciplinary collaboration and therapeutic communication, fostering a supportive environment for recovery and wellness.
Mental health professional known for maintaining high standards and achieving results. Extensive experience in patient assessment, care planning, and therapeutic intervention. Reliable team collaborator with flexible approach to changing needs. Skilled in crisis management and empathetic patient communication.
Experienced with providing comprehensive mental health care to diverse populations. Utilizes therapeutic techniques and crisis intervention to support patient recovery. Strong understanding of patient advocacy and team collaboration to ensure optimal care outcomes.
Mental health professional with strong clinical expertise and compassionate approach to patient care. Proven ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, ensuring optimal outcomes and adapting to evolving needs. Skilled in patient assessment, crisis intervention, and treatment planning. Known for reliability, empathy, and effective communication.
Experienced leader with strong background in guiding teams, managing complex projects, and achieving strategic objectives. Excels in developing efficient processes, ensuring high standards, and aligning efforts with organizational goals. Known for collaborative approach and commitment to excellence.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mental Health Registered Nurse
Ohio Department of Mental Health
12.2023 - Current
- Fulltime 40 hrs per week
- Administered psychotropic medications, monitoring for side effects, effectiveness, and making adjustments as necessary to optimize treatment outcomes.
- Established rapport with patients from diverse backgrounds through empathic listening and culturally sensitive communication practices.
- Coordinated discharge planning with patients, families, and community providers to ensure continuity of care and successful transition back into the community.
- Educated patients and family members about medical conditions and mental health, medications, treatments and preventive measures.
- Provided crisis intervention services during psychiatric emergencies, ensuring patient safety through effective de-escalation techniques.
- Enhanced patient safety by conducting thorough assessments, identifying potential risks, and initiating interventions as needed.
- Assessed patients' physical and mental status by analyzing complaints and symptoms.
- Participated in case conferences to discuss complex cases collaboratively with colleagues from various disciplines for better decision-making processes.
- Created and implemented group therapies and programs to help patients improve or regain coping abilities.
- Improved patient outcomes by developing and implementing individualized care plans focused on mental health needs.
- Performed frequent ongoing assessments of patients' status to address changes.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive care for patients with mental health disorders.
- Conducted ongoing assessments to track patient progress, evaluate treatment effectiveness, and modify plans as needed to achieve desired outcomes.
- Maintained a safe therapeutic environment that promoted healing by following infection control protocols within the psychiatric unit setting.
- Determined patient risk by utilizing subjective and objective data obtained through patient interaction.
- Advocated for patients'' rights and autonomy in treatment decisions while maintaining a therapeutic alliance that fosters trust and open communication.
- Evaluated, ordered and interpreted psychological evaluations and basic lab tests to assess and identify patients' conditions.
- Enhanced overall quality of care through participation in ongoing professional development opportunities related to mental health nursing best practices.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions to enhance social skills development, emotional regulation, and conflict resolution among patients with varying diagnoses.
- Streamlined documentation processes by maintaining accurate electronic records of patient interactions, assessments, and interventions.
- Prevented medication errors by carefully reviewing prescriptions from psychiatrists before administering medication in accordance with established guidelines.
- Supported newly licensed nurses in their orientation process by serving as a preceptor and providing guidance on clinical practice within mental health nursing.
- Promoted recovery and wellness by providing psychoeducation to patients and their families on coping strategies and available resources.
- Assisted with program development initiatives to establish or expand mental health services within the facility based on identified needs.
- Contributed to decreased emergency room visits by effectively triaging incoming calls from patients experiencing mental health crises or seeking support resources.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Team meetings
- Review patient care plans
- Discuss concerns about patient conditions or treatment plans
- Update team members on changes in policies or procedures
- Promote teamwork and improve communication
- Address staffing issues
- Ensure quality and safety in patient care
- Provide education or in-service training
- Crisis intervention training
- EHR training
Nurse Practice Educator
Harvard Gardens
06.2024 - 11.2024
- Part time 20 hrs per week
- Enhanced patient care quality by implementing evidence-based nursing practices and protocols.
- Conducted regular training sessions on infection control procedures, maintaining a safe environment for both patients and staff members.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of educational interventions through pre-and post-training assessments, making adjustments as needed to optimize learning outcomes.
- Led initiatives to improve patient education materials, enhancing understanding and adherence to prescribed treatments.
- Deliver instruction in accordance with the approved STNA curriculum
- Teach theoretical and practical aspects of basic nursing care (e.g., ADLs, vital signs, infection control)
- Prepare lesson plans and instructional materials
- Supervise students during clinical rotations in long-term care facilities
- Evaluate and document student progress and skill competency
- Ensure compliance with state training regulations and program standards
- Provide feedback and guidance to students to support their success
- Maintain records of student attendance, evaluations, and performance
- Participate in instructor training updates and state recertification (as required)
Clinical Instructor
Valley College
02.2024 - 03.2024
- Part Time 12hrs per week
- Supervised students when administering medications to maintain patient safety.
- Fostered a culture of safety within the learning environment by emphasizing proper use of equipment, infection control measures, and patient privacy guidelines.
- Provided immediate and constructive feedback to students individually and as group.
- Supervised students during clinical rotations, providing immediate feedback on their performance and suggesting areas for improvement when necessary.
Registered Nurse Supervisor
Candlewood Healthcare and Rehabilitation
08.2023 - 02.2024
- Full time 40 hrs per week
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during challenging situations.
- Addressed patient concerns promptly by investigating issues thoroughly and collaborating with appropriate personnel to resolve problems efficiently.
- Served as a liaison between administration, medical staff, and nursing team for seamless communication and coordination of care efforts.
- Managed staffing schedules, ensuring adequate coverage for all shifts while minimizing overtime costs.
- Advocated for patient needs within the healthcare organization, working closely with multidisciplinary teams to optimize resource allocation and service delivery.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Mentored junior nurses in clinical decision-making skills, fostering their professional growth and development.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient care activities in accordance with regulatory requirements, ensuring timely completion of reports as necessary for compliance purposes.
- Led successful team comprised of RNs, LPNs, and ancillary staff.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Promoted a safe and healthy work environment through adherence to infection control policies and procedures.
- Assisted in the onboarding process for new hires, offering guidance and mentorship to help them acclimate quickly to their roles.
- Enhanced overall staff morale by recognizing individual achievements and fostering a collaborative, supportive work environment.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Evaluated clinical competency of nursing staff through direct observation, feedback sessions, and periodic skills assessments.
Infection Control Nurse
Candlewood Healthcare and Rehabilitation
08.2023 - 12.2023
- Full time 40hrs per week
- Implemented isolation precautions for high-risk patients, minimizing exposure risks to others within the healthcare environment.
- Conducted regular audits of clinical practices related to infection control measures, identifying areas for improvement and providing targeted recommendations.
- Optimized environmental cleaning procedures, resulting in decreased transmission of pathogens within the facility.
- Set clear policies to improve success of infection control measures in departments.
Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse
Southwest General Medical Center
02.2023 - 07.2023
- Handled a high volume of complex patients by prioritizing tasks and effectively delegating responsibilities to other team members, resulting in efficient patient care.
- Reduced complications post-surgery through diligent assessment, intervention, and timely communication with the interdisciplinary team.
- Served as an effective liaison between physicians, other healthcare providers, patients, and family members while coordinating optimal care planning efforts for each patient''s unique situation.
- Liaised with patients following cardiothoracic surgical procedures, providing support and education on post-surgical care.
- Skillfully managed acute symptoms presented by patients experiencing chest pain or dysrhythmias, resulting in prompt medical intervention when necessary.
- Managed the administration of medication effectively, ensuring accurate dosages and preventing adverse reactions.
- Maintained detailed records of patient conditions, reactions and progress in alignment with physician orders.
- Changed dressings, cleaned wounds and monitored vital signs of up to 5 patients concurrently with focus on quality care.
- Provided critical care to complex cardiac patients, reducing readmission rates and improving overall health.
- Promoted a supportive environment for patients and families by addressing concerns and providing education on their condition.
- Improved patient outcomes by collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans.
- Monitor and assess patients with acute and chronic cardiac conditions
- Administer medications, including antiarrhythmics, anticoagulants, and vasodilators
- Assist with cardiac procedures (e.g., angioplasty, pacemaker insertions, stress tests)
- Interpret and monitor EKGs, telemetry, and vital signs
- Provide post-operative care for patients after cardiac surgeries
- Educate patients and families on lifestyle modifications, medications, and cardiac rehabilitation
- Collaborate with cardiologists and interdisciplinary teams on treatment plans
- Respond promptly to cardiac emergencies (e.g., Code Blue)
- Document assessments, interventions, and outcomes accurately in medical records
- Promote patient safety and infection control protocols
LPN Team Lead
Larchwood Village Retirement Community
05.2018 - 06.2020
- Full time 40 hrs per week
- Assessed the effectiveness of infection control measures routinely, making recommendations for improvements when needed.
- Contributed to cost-saving initiatives within the department without compromising the quality of nursing services provided.
- Implemented best practices in wound care management, reducing healing time for patients with chronic wounds.
- Evaluated staff performance regularly, providing constructive feedback to improve skills and address areas of concern.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals effectively, ensuring seamless coordination between departments during patient transfers or consultations.
- Knowledge of adult learning principles and clinical instruction
- Proficiency in basic nursing and personal care skills
- Ability to demonstrate and evaluate hands-on procedures
- Patience and the ability to motivate students with diverse backgrounds
- Strong documentation and record-keeping ability
Behavioral Health Nurse
The Willows Skilled Nursing and Rehab
06.2015 - 05.2018
- Full Time 40 hrs
- Contributed to a positive work environment by mentoring new nurses and sharing best practices in behavioral health nursing.
- Enhanced interdisciplinary team collaboration through effective communication and coordination of patient care.
- Enhanced patient safety by consistently conducting thorough risk assessments and initiating appropriate interventions as needed.
- 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.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of psychiatric medications, enabling effective management of medication regimens for patients with complex needs.
LPN Charge Nurse
Rudwick Manor
08.2014 - 09.2015
- full time 40 hr per week
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care, supporting patients and their families through difficult times.
- Documented vitals and medical histories in patient charts when assessing patients and communicated patient information to physicians and other nurses for care continuity.
- Promoted continuity of care by thoroughly documenting shift-to-shift communication in nursing reports.
- Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills and explaining conditions and medications.
- Managed complex wound care cases, applying advanced knowledge of wound healing principles to achieve optimal results.
- Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, keeping them informed of progress reports and collaborating on decisions regarding their loved ones'' healthcare plans.
Assistant Director of Nursing
Lamp Light Inn
09.2012 - 06.2014
- full time 40 hrs per week
- Participated in management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, and resident complaints or concerns.
- Collaborated with staff, management, and external groups to coordinate patient care.
- Performed rounds to observe care and interview staff, residents, and families.
- Managed nursing schedules and budgets, streamlining processes for cost savings while maintaining high-quality patient care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop efficient care strategies tailored to individual patient needs.
- Contributed to the accreditation process by maintaining compliance with state and federal regulations for nursing standards.
- Mentored new nurses in clinical practice and procedures, fostering a supportive learning environment.
- organizing and managing calenders, meetings,appointments, and staff schedules to ensure smooth operations and efficient resource allocation
Home Health Nurse
Home Care Network
08.2011 - 08.2013
- full time 40 hrs per week
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and open communication during challenging times.
- Educated patients and families on disease management, medication safety, and at-home healthcare strategies to promote selfcare.
- Delivered high-quality in-home nursing services, maintaining a safe and comfortable environment for patients.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors, and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising nurse.
- Contributed to the overall success of the home health agency by maintaining high levels of patient satisfaction and positive outcomes.
LPN Wound Care Nurse
The Greens
05.2011 - 08.2011
- Full-time 40hrs per week
- Facilitated seamless transitions between levels of care by coordinating with other healthcare providers, ensuring a consistent approach to managing chronic or complex wounds across settings.
- Conducted thorough assessments of wounds to determine the appropriate course of treatment.
- Reduced infection rates by following proper procedures for cleaning and dressing wounds.
- Mentored nursing staff on proper techniques for wound assessment and dressing changes, fostering a culture of continuous learning and development within the team.
- Skillfully managed time-sensitive situations like acute or infected wounds requiring immediate intervention or referral to specialists if necessary.
LPN Nursing Supervisor
Legacy Healthcare Services
04.2010 - 05.2011
- Full-time 40hrs per week
- Enhanced patient care by ensuring adherence to nursing policies, procedures, and standards.
- Maintained a safe and hygienic environment by enforcing infection control measures and facility regulations.
- Managed challenging situations calmly and professionally, contributing to a positive work environment for staff members.
- Promoted continuity of care by accurately documenting all pertinent information in electronic medical records systems.
- Served as a liaison between physicians, patients, and families to ensure clear communication regarding care plans and progress updates.
- Mentored junior nurses, fostering professional growth and enhancing overall team performance.
- MDS nursing
- Evaluating resident needs
- Creating individualized care plans
- Determining reimbursement rates through the Patient-Driven Payment Model (PDPM)
- Supporting quality improvement initiatives
LPN Charge Nurse
Cleveland Clinic Rehab
12.2009 - 12.2010
- Full-time 40hrs per week
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Delegated tasks effectively, optimizing staff productivity and maintaining a well-organized nursing unit.
- Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes, or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to make sound clinical decisions in high-pressure situations, minimizing risks and ensuring patient safety.
- Served as charge nurse, caring for patients with serious illnesses.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.
- Analyzed patient assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to attention of physicians.
Education
Masters of Science in Nursing - Adminstration And Leadership
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN09-2025
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN12-2024
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Fortis College
Cuyahoga Falls, OH12-2021
LPN Diploma - Nursing
Brown Mackie College
Akron, OH06-2009
High School Diploma -
John Hay High School
Cleveland, OH08-2003
Skills
- De-escalation techniques
- Clinical quality improvement
- Counseling
- Psychosocial rehabilitation
- Suicide risk assessment
- Group therapy facilitation
- Emotional regulation
- Psychoeducation delivery
- Stress reduction strategies
- Electronic health care charting
- Clinical documentation
- Psychiatric assessment
- Self-harm prevention
- Pain management
- Relapse prevention
- HIPAA
- Mental health counseling
- Family support
- Medication administration
- Behavioral management
- Motivational interviewing
- Patient health education
- Records maintenance
- Individualized care planning
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
- Supportive counseling
- Anger management
- Recovery-oriented approach
- Substance abuse treatment
- Psychiatric and mental health care
- Therapeutic communication
- Assessment techniques
- ICD codes
Certification
- Epic Training
- Crisis Intervention Training
- Train To Trainer course
- BLS
Timeline
Nurse Practice Educator
Harvard Gardens
06.2024 - 11.2024
Clinical Instructor
Valley College
02.2024 - 03.2024
Mental Health Registered Nurse
Ohio Department of Mental Health
12.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse Supervisor
Candlewood Healthcare and Rehabilitation
08.2023 - 02.2024
Infection Control Nurse
Candlewood Healthcare and Rehabilitation
08.2023 - 12.2023
Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse
Southwest General Medical Center
02.2023 - 07.2023
LPN Team Lead
Larchwood Village Retirement Community
05.2018 - 06.2020
Behavioral Health Nurse
The Willows Skilled Nursing and Rehab
06.2015 - 05.2018
LPN Charge Nurse
Rudwick Manor
08.2014 - 09.2015
Assistant Director of Nursing
Lamp Light Inn
09.2012 - 06.2014
Home Health Nurse
Home Care Network
08.2011 - 08.2013
LPN Wound Care Nurse
The Greens
05.2011 - 08.2011
LPN Nursing Supervisor
Legacy Healthcare Services
04.2010 - 05.2011
LPN Charge Nurse
Cleveland Clinic Rehab
12.2009 - 12.2010
Masters of Science in Nursing - Adminstration And Leadership
Capella University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Capella University
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Fortis College
LPN Diploma - Nursing
Brown Mackie College
High School Diploma -
John Hay High School
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