Patricia Duke
Greensboro,NC
Summary
Dynamic and compassionate Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Moses Cone Behavioral Health. Proficient in psychiatric medication administration and medical detox, I excel in delivering high-quality care while leading nursing staff. My emotional awareness and strong clinical skills ensure effective patient advocacy and tailored treatment plans for diverse populations.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ACTT RN
RHA
05.2023 - 10.2024
- Advised patients and caregivers of discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management related to their diagnosis
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications .
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Coordinated with medical and paramedical professionals to provide appropriate input and effectively formulate and implement treatment plans for patients.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Oversaw care of suicidal patients and acted swiftly to reduce risk of harm to themselves or others.
- Responded to numerous volatile situations and violent outbreaks to restore safety and security of patients and staff.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
RN II
Old Vineyard Behavioral Health
08.2022 - 08.2024
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
Staff Registered Nurse
Moses Cone Behavioral Health Center
06.2003 - 08.2020
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Worked within interdisciplinary health care team to develop, implement and make adjustments to patient care plans, individualizing strategies, and methods to improve health and meet recovery goals.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Effectively prioritized assignments, executing care based on each patient's relative condition and delegating tasks to available personnel deliver safe and efficient care.
Education
Diploma in Nursing - Nursing
The Memorial Hospital School of Nursing
Danville VA06-1983
Skills
- Vaccine administration
- Discharge coordination
- Lab result interpretation
- Health screening
- Chart updating
- Infectious disease control
- Medical assessment
- Nursing staff leadership
- [Software] EPIC proficient and SuperUser
- Emotional awareness
Accomplishments
- Research - Coauthored article titled How Patients and Nurses Experience an Open Versus An Enclosed Nursing Station on an Inpatient Psychiatric Unit"2015.
- Obtained Certification in Mental Health and Psychiatric Nursing ACC Accreditation October 2007 to present
- Moses Cone Employee Engagement Champion 2015
- Moses Cone Excellent People Award 2012-2013
- Moses Cone Gap Mentor Leader
Certification
Board Certified in Mental Health and Psychiatric Nursing 2007-present
CPR certified expires August 2026
Timeline
ACTT RN
RHA
05.2023 - 10.2024
RN II
Old Vineyard Behavioral Health
08.2022 - 08.2024
Staff Registered Nurse
Moses Cone Behavioral Health Center
06.2003 - 08.2020
Diploma in Nursing - Nursing
The Memorial Hospital School of Nursing