Pocahontas McHargue-Deaton

• Reviewed referrals for appropriateness of admission
• utilization review for insurance authorization
• participated in daily staffing of each pt for individualized care
• met with families for education, updates, support and discharge planning
• worked with pt's 1-1 for symptom and side effect assessment
• coordinated placements for patients

• 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.
• Educated patients and families about mental health, diagnoses and treatment options.
• 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.
• Performed patient assessments to monitor expected response to medications and altering treatment plans.
• Facilitated group therapy sessions to provide additional support and guidance.
• Monitored vital signs, nutritional intake and signs and symptoms of complications to report deviations to supervisor.

• Offered listening ear to both patients and loved ones to meet emotional and mental, as well as physical needs.
• Recognized and understood specific stages of dying process, providing comfort-based care during vulnerable times.
• Developed and implemented individualized care plan for each hospice patient while following physician instructions.
• Provided high level of quality, compassionate care to patients and caregivers during each nursing shift.
• implemented recertifications for patients
• Established hospice care services for elderly and disabled patients.
• Taught family members and caregivers various ways to manage patients' pain, how to check for vital signs and proper methods for dressing changes.
• Established and maintained successful relationships with patients, families and physicians by utilizing exemplary communication and active listening skills.

worked with home patients on coping skills , symptom management and medication education

performed start of cares for psych patients

• 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.
• Educated patients and families about mental health, diagnoses and treatment options.
• 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
• Supervised med aides and CNA's

• Coordinated nursing care on 36 bed unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
• Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
• Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.

administered medications to Eating disorder patients

facilitated groups with patients

assess behaviors and documented response to interventions

• Administered medications via oral, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
• Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
• Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients on Adult psych unit .

• 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.
• Educated patients and families about mental health, diagnoses and treatment options.
• Responded to numerous volatile situations and violent outbreaks to restore safety and security of patients and staff.

• Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
• Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
• Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
• Charge nurse over 14 bed medical facility with ER.