OLIVIA VOGEL
Clayton,NC
Summary
A highly trained psychiatric nurse with nine years of experience in the mental health field, delivering compassionate care to a diverse patient population across the lifespan is actively seeking a position as a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner. Recognized as a team player, able to communicate and collaborate within the interdisciplinary team to deliver safe and patient-centered care. Recently graduated in May of 2024 from Eastern Kentucky University with over 750 hours of clinical experience in the behavioral health field including acute inpatient, outpatient mental health services, substance abuse, and the pediatric behavioral health setting.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse Clinical IV
WakeMed Health
2024.04 - Current
- Built trust with patients from various cultural backgrounds through culturally competent care practices tailored to individual needs.
- Ensured patient safety by closely monitoring behaviors, administering medications as prescribed, and intervening during incidents of aggression or selfharm.
- Enhanced treatment efficacy by collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive mental health care.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions for diverse populations addressing issues such as coping skills, anger management, substance abuse recovery, and relapse prevention.
- Improved patient outcomes by developing and implementing tailored nursing care plans for individuals with psychiatric disorders.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
UNC Rex Healthcare
2023.10 - 2024.04
- Demonstrated strong clinical reasoning skills when assessing patients'' conditions, initiating appropriate interventions, and escalating concerns to physicians as needed.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Improved patient outcomes by consistently providing high-quality emergency care and implementing evidence-based nursing practices.
- Administered medications via oral, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
REGISTERED NURSE CLINICAL II
UNC Health system
2021.11 - 2023.10
- Monitored and assessed the detoxification process of assigned patients via COWS and CIWA scales in order to monitor withdrawal
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
REGISTERED NURSE CLINICAL II
UNC Hospital
2020.12 - 2023.10
- Monitored and assessed the detoxification process of assigned patients via COWS and CIWA scales in order to monitor withdrawal
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
REGISTERED NURSE
RJ BLACKLEY ADATC
2020.02 - 2020.12
- Monitored and assessed the detoxification process of assigned patients via COWS and CIWA scales in order to monitor withdrawal
- Performed phlebotomy services, blood glucose testing and diabetes management
- Administered medication schedules and monitored effects of medications on assigned patients
- Worked with an interdisciplinary team in order to help patients to obtain treatment plan goals
- Designed, planned and conducted patient group therapy to support patients throughout the recovery process.
REGISTERED NURSE
SUNRISE DETOX CENTER
2015.12 - 2020.01
- Monitored and assessed the detoxification process of assigned patients via COWS and CIWA scales in order to monitor withdrawal
- Performed phlebotomy services, blood glucose testing and diabetes management
- Administered medication schedules and monitored effects of medications on assigned patients
- Performed wound care as needed
- Worked with an interdisciplinary team in order to help patients to meet treatment plan goals
- Designed, planned and conducted patient group therapy to support patients throughout the recovery process.
REGISTERED NURSE
CROZER CHESTER MEDICAL CENTER
2016.12 - 2020.01
- Monitored and performed assessments on assigned patients with emphasis on documenting CIWA and COWS scales
- Administered medications as scheduled to assigned patients and monitored effects
- Documented on daily patient progress
- Worked with interdisciplinary team in order to help patients to achieve treatment plan goals
- Worked as charge nurse overseeing a team of LPN’s and patient care techs
- Admitted and discharged patients on a daily basis on both the rehab and detox level of care.
PSYCHATRIC NURSE
HORSHAM CLINIC
2015.05 - 2016.09
- Developed and implemented treatment plans for patients with a broad range of mental health issues
- Supervised staff as charge nurse and delegated responsibilities as needed
- Responded to numerous crisis situations and violent outbreaks while remaining calm and quick thinking to restore safety and security for patients and staff
- Preformed thorough psychiatric and physical assessments of assigned patients
- Evaluated and communicated patient progress by collaborating with an interdisciplinary team
- Administered medication schedule and evaluated effects of psychotropic medications on assigned patients.
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Education
Master of Nursing Science - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, KY05.2024
Bachelor of Nursing Science -
Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA04.2015
Bachelor of Science -
University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT05.2001
Skills
- Therapeutic Care Plans
- Restraint Techniques
- Team Collaboration
- Compassionate Caregiving
- Mental health counseling
- Multidisciplinary Teamwork
- Suicide Risk Assessment
- Behavioral Interventions
- Psychiatric assessment
Certification
- Health Care Provider BLS Certified by the American Red Cross
- CPI Certified March 2023-March 2024
- Registered Nurse in the State of North Carolina License 319691
References
REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST
Timeline
Registered Nurse Clinical IV
WakeMed Health
2024.04 - Current
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
UNC Rex Healthcare
2023.10 - 2024.04
REGISTERED NURSE CLINICAL II
UNC Health system
2021.11 - 2023.10
REGISTERED NURSE CLINICAL II
UNC Hospital
2020.12 - 2023.10
REGISTERED NURSE
RJ BLACKLEY ADATC
2020.02 - 2020.12
REGISTERED NURSE
CROZER CHESTER MEDICAL CENTER
2016.12 - 2020.01
REGISTERED NURSE
SUNRISE DETOX CENTER
2015.12 - 2020.01
PSYCHATRIC NURSE
HORSHAM CLINIC
2015.05 - 2016.09
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Master of Nursing Science - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Eastern Kentucky University
Bachelor of Nursing Science -
Drexel University
Bachelor of Science -
University of Connecticut
- Health Care Provider BLS Certified by the American Red Cross
- CPI Certified March 2023-March 2024
- Registered Nurse in the State of North Carolina License 319691
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