Pamela Hamilton
Ashburn
Summary
Patient-focused Travel Behavioral Health Nurse with 4 years of experience working directly with hospitalized psychiatric patients of all ages. Thorough, detail-oriented team player comfortable working in challenging environments, especially psychiatric wards. Compassionate individual successfully reaching difficult patients with humility and honesty.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Behavioral Health Registered Nurse
Clarksburg ARH Hospital Via Aya Healthcare
Clarksburg, WV
11.2023 - Current
- Increased patient satisfaction by establishing trust and rapport through compassionate listening and empathetic communication.
- Streamlined documentation processes, resulting in increased efficiency and accuracy of patient records.
- Served as a resource for nursing staff by providing ongoing education regarding behavioral health best practices and current research findings.
- Enhanced patient safety by conducting regular environmental assessments to identify and mitigate potential risks within the behavioral health unit.
Travel Behavioral Health Registered Nurse
Lewis Gale Hospital Pulaski
Pulaski, VA
11.2023 - Current
- Facilitated continuity of care by effectively communicating with healthcare team members during shift handoffs.
- Coordinated psychiatric evaluations for travel assignments across different states, adhering to local regulations regarding licensure requirements and scope of practice limitations as necessary.
- Improved patient satisfaction scores by implementing personalized care plans and addressing unique needs in a culturally sensitive manner.
- Enhanced patient care by conducting thorough assessments and developing individualized nursing interventions.
RN
Davis Medical Center-via Aya Healthcare
Elkins, WV
10.2022 - 07.2023
- 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.
- Oversaw care of suicidal patients and acted swiftly to reduce risk of harm to themselves or others.
- Explained useful coping methods to relieve depression and anxiety.
- Responded to numerous volatile situations and violent outbreaks to restore safety and security of patients and staff.
- Provided direct quality care to patients by monitoring, recording and evaluating psychiatric conditions.
- Administered medication and treatments to patients to observe and record responses.
Behavioral Health RN
ARH Hospital-via Aya Healthcare
Prestonsburg, KY
05.2022 - 11.2022
- Oversaw care of suicidal patients and acted swiftly to reduce risk of harm to themselves or others.
- Monitored vital signs, nutritional intake and signs and symptoms of complications to report deviations to supervisor.
- Educated patients and families about mental health, diagnoses and treatment options.
- Explained useful coping methods to relieve depression and anxiety.
- Responded to numerous volatile situations and violent outbreaks to restore safety and security of patients and staff.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
Behavioral Health RN
Davis Medical Center-via AYA Healthcare
Elkins, WV
04.2021 - 04.2022
- Oversaw care of suicidal patients and acted swiftly to reduce risk of harm to themselves or others.
- Monitored vital signs, nutritional intake and signs and symptoms of complications to report deviations to supervisor.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions to provide additional support and guidance.
- Administered medication and treatments to patients to observe and record responses.
- Educated patients and families about mental health, diagnoses and treatment options.
- Explained useful coping methods to relieve depression and anxiety.
- Provided direct quality care to patients by monitoring, recording and evaluating psychiatric conditions.
- Responded to numerous volatile situations and violent outbreaks to restore safety and security of patients and staff.
Behavioral Health Registered Nurse
Lewis Gale
Pulaski, VA
01.2021 - 04.2021
- Oversaw care of suicidal patients and acted swiftly to reduce risk of harm to themselves or others.
- Monitored vital signs, nutritional intake and signs and symptoms of complications to report deviations to supervisor.
- Educated patients and families about mental health, diagnoses and treatment options.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions to provide additional support and guidance.
Behavioral Health Registered Nurse
Lewis Gale Hospital
Salem, VA
08.2020 - 04.2021
- Oversaw care of suicidal patients and acted swiftly to reduce risk of harm to themselves or others.
- Monitored vital signs, nutritional intake and signs and symptoms of complications to report deviations to supervisor.
- Educated patients and families about mental health, diagnoses and treatment options.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions to provide additional support and guidance.
- Explained useful coping methods to relieve depression and anxiety.
- Responded to numerous volatile situations and violent outbreaks to restore safety and security of patients and staff.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
12.2019
High School Diploma -
06.1999
Skills
- Team player
- Multitasker
- Excellent communicator
- Good de-escalation skills
- Attention to detail
- Open to learning
Certification
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- CPI
- BLS
- ACLS
- NIH
References
Susan Hetzer, RN
Night nurse manager
Davis Medical Center
hetzer.susan@davishealthsystem.org
410 474-3254
Erin Mooney, RN
Davis Medical Center/Beckley ARH
erindeborahmooney24@yahoo.com
304 651-6769
Tiffany Hall
ARH Prestonsburg
Unit Manager
tiffany.hall@arh.org
606 438-1101
Jennifer Vanmeter, RN
Davis Medical Center
Jennlynn610@gmail.com
301 723-0143
Michelle Farris, RN
Shift Manager
Clarksburg ARH
Mfarris@highlandhospital.net
304 621-2801
Timeline
Behavioral Health Registered Nurse - Clarksburg ARH Hospital Via Aya Healthcare
11.2023 - Current
Travel Behavioral Health Registered Nurse - Lewis Gale Hospital Pulaski
11.2023 - Current
RN - Davis Medical Center-via Aya Healthcare
10.2022 - 07.2023
Behavioral Health RN - ARH Hospital-via Aya Healthcare
05.2022 - 11.2022
Behavioral Health RN - Davis Medical Center-via AYA Healthcare
04.2021 - 04.2022
Behavioral Health Registered Nurse - Lewis Gale
01.2021 - 04.2021
Behavioral Health Registered Nurse - Lewis Gale Hospital
08.2020 - 04.2021
Mountain Empire Community College - Associate of Applied Science, Nursing
Clintwood High School - High School Diploma,