
Dynamic RN with extensive experience at Pathways Centrahealth, excelling in acute psychiatric care and patient advocacy. Proven ability in medication administration and critical thinking, enhancing patient outcomes through effective care planning and compassionate support. Recognized for leadership in team collaboration and successful management of complex mental health cases.
Provided acute psychiatric and addictions nursing support to maintain continuity of care.
Charge/Senior Program/Intensive Psych Unit
Roanoke Va 1981 -1986
RN Charge Children Program /Dominion Psych Hospital Falls Church Va. 1986 /1988
RN Charge Assistant Nurse Manager Columbia Hospital HCA Arlington Va 1988 1998
RN Charge Supervisor Northern Va Mental Health Institute Falls Church Va 1998-2005
RN Charge /Manager/ PRN - 2005 to present
Medication and IV administration
Medication administration
Direct patient care
Patient assessments
Strong clinical judgment
Patient education and counseling
Clinical judgment
Documentation and charting
Patient assessment
Patient and family advocacy
Compassion and empathy
Care planning
Psychiatric assessment
Mental health evaluation
Self-harm prevention
Depression management
Stress reduction techniques
Suicide prevention
Behavior modification
Discharge planning
Patient counseling
Group therapy facilitation
Individualized care planning
Schizophrenia management
Bipolar disorder management
Anger management
Substance abuse treatment
Personality disorder management
Teamwork and collaboration
Attention to detail
Multitasking
Compassionate and caring
Basic life support
Critical thinking
CPR certification
Patient care assessment
Clinical documentation
Safety protocols
CPR/AED
Interpersonal skills
Professionalism
Training staff
Patient advocacy
Employee of the Year 1996
Mental Health Nurse of the Year 2003
Patient Advocate Assigned to Cases involving Patient Rights 2000 -2005
Mental Health Nurse of the Year 2012
Multitask/Position Nurse Manager and responsible for Admission Assessments and Insurance Authorizations 2015 yo 2023