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Pamela Hiatt

Oak Creek,WI

Summary

Dependable healthcare team member with sound judgment, excellent clinical abilities and smooth bedside manner. Track and chart vitals and other markers to help patients, support team treatment goals and boost outcomes. Exceptional approach in psychiatric patient support.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Medical Service Coordinator

McKenzie County Jail
Watford City North Dakota
06.2024 - 08.2024
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans tailored to individual patient needs.
  • Implemented cross training of Number new hires to provide coverage during absences.
  • Established effective partnerships with local agencies and other service providers to expand access to essential resources for our clients.
  • Facilitated insurance authorizations for medical procedures, reducing delays in treatment and minimizing patient frustration.
  • Managed medication administration, ensuring accuracy and adherence to prescribed treatment regimens.
  • Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care to incarcerated individuals.
  • Facilitated communication between healthcare providers and correctional staff, fostering a collaborative environment focused on patient wellbeing.

LPN

Lincoln Regional Center
Lincoln, NE
03.2024 - 06.2024
  • Developed strong rapport with patients, establishing trust and fostering positive relationships conducive to healing.
  • Ensured timely administration of medications as prescribed by psychiatrists, closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions.
  • Provided crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques for patients experiencing emotional distress or exhibiting aggressive behaviors.
  • Promoted a safe, therapeutic environment by enforcing facility policies and maintaining patient confidentiality at all times.
  • Implemented behavioral management strategies to address disruptive or challenging behaviors exhibited by patients.
  • Oversaw care of suicidal patients and acted swiftly to reduce risk of harm to themselves or others.
  • Administered medication and treatments to patients to observe and record responses.

LPN

Kenosha County Sheriff's Department
Kenosha, WI
09.2023 - 01.2024

Correctional Facility

  • Complied with all security regulations within jail system and administered care in safest possible environment.
  • Administered medications to approximately 300 inmates per day as well as treated variety of illnesses affecting offenders in close quarters.
  • Stabilized prisoners suffering from falls, stab wounds or other injuries prior to hospital transfer.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Colorado Mental Health Institute At Pueblo
Pueblo, CO
04.2023 - 08.2023

Forensic Psychiatric facility

  • 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.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Mayo Healthcare
Northfield, VT
01.2023 - 03.2023

Long Term Care/Rehabilitation Facility

  • Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Beth Israel Lahey Hospital
Salem, MA
09.2022 - 12.2022

Crisis Stabilization Unit

  • Followed treatment plan for best results when using verbal and physical behavior management interventions
  • Counseled patients on emotional, personal care and behavioral issues.
  • Supported patients emotionally with positive communication and interactions.
  • Attended rounds with nurse practitioner and patients

Licensed Practical Nurse

University Of Virginia Hospital
Charlottesville, VA
06.2022 - 09.2022

Outpatient Oncology Clinic

  • Charted progress notes to reflect administered care and responses.
  • Recorded patient vital signs with current temperature, pulse and blood pressure.
  • Conducted venipuncture and other CT procedures.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Sheppard Pratt
Towson, MD
03.2022 - 06.2022

Inpatient Psychiatric Hospital

  • Charted progress notes to reflect administered care and responses.
  • Maintained awareness of safety, behavior, and comfort and condition of patients.
  • Documented nursing notes and physician orders in electronic medical record.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Liberty Bay Recovery Center
Portland, ME
12.2021 - 02.2022

Inpatient Drug and Alcohol Detox Facility

  • Charted progress notes to reflect administered care and responses.
  • Stayed on top of patient needs with routine rounds and paid special attention to high-acuity patients in a
  • Alcohol and drug rehab center.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Brattleboro Retreat
Brattleboro, VT
07.2021 - 11.2021

Inpatient Psychiatric Hospital

  • Supported Adults, adolescents, and children in achieving healthcare goals through personalized care
  • 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.

Licensed Practical Nurse Supervisor

Abundant Life Manor
Milwaukee, United States
07.2020 - 01.2021

Psychiatric Long Term Care Facility

  • Trained staff in areas such as medication administration, care monitoring, and documentation.
  • Tracked patients' responses to medications, behaviors, and vitals for treating clinicians.
  • Helped patients with routine needs, special calls and emergencies in a CBRF facility that focuses onresidents with behavioral health conditions.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Community Medical Services
West Allis, WI
01.2020 - 01.2021

Medication Assisted Treatment Facility

  • Administered Suboxone, Methadone, and Vivitrol to patients with opioid addiction.
  • Supported patients in achieving healthcare goals through personalized care and ongoing assistance.
  • Processed patient specimens according to priority and documented results.

Health Service Nurse

Wright House Senior Living
Mequon, WI
01.2019 - 12.2019

Assisted Living Facility

  • Created service plans for individual residents depending on their level of care
  • Troubleshoot problems and developed successful solutions.
  • Supervised, directed, and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Luther Manor Nursing Home
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
08.2017 - 01.2019

Long Term Care Facility

  • Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
  • Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
  • Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Lutheran Home And Harwood Place
Wauwatosa, WI
11.2013 - 07.2017

Assisted Living Facility

  • Trained, evaluated and coached clinical staff to improve performance.
  • Kept facility in compliance with HIPAA, OSHA and other applicable guidelines.
  • Supervised, directed, and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.

Education

Practical Nursing - Nursing Practice

Waukesha County Technical College
Pewaukee, WI
2006-12

Skills

  • P>Travel Nurse experience
  • P>Behavioral Health
  • P>Psychiatric Nursing
  • P>Emergency Response
  • P>Medication Administration
  • P>Mental Health Support
  • Behavioral Health
  • Psychiatric Nursing

Timeline

Medical Service Coordinator

McKenzie County Jail
06.2024 - 08.2024

LPN

Lincoln Regional Center
03.2024 - 06.2024

LPN

Kenosha County Sheriff's Department
09.2023 - 01.2024

Licensed Practical Nurse

Colorado Mental Health Institute At Pueblo
04.2023 - 08.2023

Licensed Practical Nurse

Mayo Healthcare
01.2023 - 03.2023

Licensed Practical Nurse

Beth Israel Lahey Hospital
09.2022 - 12.2022

Licensed Practical Nurse

University Of Virginia Hospital
06.2022 - 09.2022

Licensed Practical Nurse

Sheppard Pratt
03.2022 - 06.2022

Licensed Practical Nurse

Liberty Bay Recovery Center
12.2021 - 02.2022

Licensed Practical Nurse

Brattleboro Retreat
07.2021 - 11.2021

Licensed Practical Nurse Supervisor

Abundant Life Manor
07.2020 - 01.2021

Licensed Practical Nurse

Community Medical Services
01.2020 - 01.2021

Health Service Nurse

Wright House Senior Living
01.2019 - 12.2019

Licensed Practical Nurse

Luther Manor Nursing Home
08.2017 - 01.2019

Licensed Practical Nurse

Lutheran Home And Harwood Place
11.2013 - 07.2017

Practical Nursing - Nursing Practice

Waukesha County Technical College
Pamela Hiatt