Qurandus Gaines
Alachua,USA
Summary
Competent Registered nurse with a solid foundation in mental health nursing. Demonstrated ability to provide compassionate patient care and support within clinical settings. Proven expertise in crisis intervention and patient advocacy. Adept at collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and maintaining precise patient records.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse (F/T; 36hrs/wk)
Meridian Behavioral Healthcare, Inc.
Gainesville, Florida
12.2025 - Current
- Assist in crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques to ensure patient safety.
- Conduct comprehensive patient assessments, documenting mental and physical health status accurately.
- Mentor junior nursing staff on best practices in behavioral health care delivery.
Licensed Practical Nurse GS 6-04 (F/T; 40hrs/wk)
Community Living Center
Gainesville, VA
05.2025 - 12.2025
- Collaborated with healthcare team to implement treatment protocols and improve patient outcomes.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
Licensed Practical Nurse (P/T; 24hrs/wk)
Gale Healthcare Solutions
Gainesville, Florida
01.2020 - 12.2024
- Assisted the treatment team with care, evaluation and treatment of male and female residents in a skilled nursing and rehabilitation center.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
Licensed Practical Nurse (F/T; 36hrs/wk)
Meridian Behavioral Healthcare, Inc.
Gainesville, Florida
06.2019 - 12.2025
- Assisted the treatment team with care, evaluation and treatment of male and female residents in a crisis stabilization unit.
- Provided care to patients with a psychiatric disorder, mental health issue, or behavioral problems.
Licensed Practical Nurse GS 7-04 (F/T; 40hrs/wk)
Primary Care
Gainesville, VA
05.2021 - 08.2024
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Educated patients on health maintenance and disease prevention practices.
- Documented patient progress accurately in electronic health record systems (CPRS).
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by healthcare providers.
Licensed Practical Nurse (F/T; 40hrs/wk)
Gainesville Drive-Thru Covid Clinic
Gainesville, Florida
02.2021 - 05.2021
- Administered vaccinations and conducted COVID-19 tests in compliance with health guidelines.
- Implemented infection control protocols to maintain clinic safety standards effectively.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline patient flow and enhance service delivery.
Licensed Practical Nurse (P/T; 20hrs/wk)
Palm Garden of Gainesville
Gainesville, Florida
06.2019 - 12.2019
- Assisted the treatment team with care, evaluation and treatment of male and female residents in a residential home setting.
- Ensures the health, comfort and safety of patients by assisting with bathing, feeding, and dressing
Certified Nursing Assistant (F/T; 32hrs/wk)
Champion Home Health Care
Gainesville, Florida
06.2012 - 05.2018
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to implement individualized care plans tailored to patient needs.
- Provided compassionate care to patients, assisting with daily living activities and personal hygiene.
Nursing Technician II (F/T; 36hrs/wk)
North Florida Regional Hospital South 2 Cardiac
Gainesville, Florida
11.2016 - 01.2018
- Assisted the treatment team with care, evaluation and treatment of male and female residents in a hospital setting.
- Obtained vital signs such as, temperature, blood pressure and weight
Certified Nursing Assistant (F/T; 40hrs)
Meridian Behavioral Healthcare, Inc.
Gainesville, Florida
02.2015 - 08.2016
- Assisted the treatment team with care, evaluation and treatment of male and female residents in an acute crisis facility
- Provided direct patient care to mental health residents by participation in therapy sessions, activity programs, personal hygiene and individual treatment.
Mental Health Technician (F/T; 40hrs)
UF Shands Psychiatric Hospital
Gainesville, Florida
11.2013 - 10.2014
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to assess and address patient concerns effectively.
- Stabilized patients in crisis and address issues that immediately resulted in the need for inpatient care so the patient can function safely and with less distress outside of the hospital.
Certified Nursing Assistant (PRN; 16hrs)
Ciarra Medical Personnel
Gainesville, Florida
03.2013 - 11.2013
- Responded to the healthcare professional shortage in reference to rehabilitation facilities, hospice, acute hospital settings and home health care.
- Supported nursing staff in executing care plans, adapting quickly to diverse patient needs.
Certified Nursing Assistant/Unit Clerk (PRN; 20hrs/wk)
Regional General Hospital (Tri-County Hospital)
Williston, Florida
09.2012 - 07.2013
- Assisted the treatment team with care, evaluation and treatment of male and female residents in a hospital setting.
- Helped patients by responding to intercom requests, obtaining needed services from nurses, licensed practical nurses, physicians, aides, and other hospital personnel.
Mental Health Technician (FT 40hrs/wk)
The Vines Hospital
Ocala, Florida
03.2012 - 06.2012
- Provided acute crisis stabilization, psychiatric care and detox services to adults suffering from addiction or mental health issues.
- Provided crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques for patients experiencing emotional distress or exhibiting aggressive behaviors.
Behavioral Program Specialist (F/T; 40hrs/wk)
Tacachale
Gainesville, Florida
04.2007 - 09.2008
- Assisted patients with autism in becoming accustomed to hospital routine and monitored patients to ensure that patients remained in assigned areas.
- Assisted clients with ADLs including eating, bathing, getting dressed, toileting, transferring and continence.
Unit Treatment and Rehabilitation Specialist-Forensic Corrections (F/T; 40hrs/wk)
North Florida Evaluation and Treatment Center
Gainesville, Florida
02.2007 - 04.2007
- Assisted a treatment team with care, evaluation and treatment of male residents in a maximum-security mental health facility.
- Provided direct patient care to mental health residents by participation in therapy sessions, activity programs, personal hygiene and individual treatment.
Human Service Worker II (F/T; 40hrs/wk)
Tacachale
Gainesville, Florida
11.2006 - 02.2007
- Supervised individuals in the Step-Out program in areas of daily living and in developing social interaction, recreational skills, and maintained security of unit.
- Completed financial advisory tasks included doing weekly financial advising, budgeting with residents, maintained inventories, and completed monthly request forms.
Human Service Worker I (F/T; 40hrs/wk)
Tacachale
Gainesville, FL
10.2005 - 11.2006
- Supervised individuals in the Step Out program in areas of daily living and in developing social interaction and recreational skills
- Monitored and provided intervention, social training to individuals having behavioral problems, and general office work.
Education
Associates of Science - Nursing
Santa Fe College
Gainesville, Florida05.2025
Practical Nursing Certificate - undefined
Santa Fe College
Gainesville, Florida05.2019
Bachelor of Arts Degree - Criminal Justice
St. Leo University
10.2016
Associates of Arts Degree - undefined
Santa Fe College
Gainesville, Florida05.2014
Skills
- Psychiatric and mental health care
- Unit management and leadership
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
- Psychiatric assessment
Certification
- BLS
Timeline
Registered Nurse (F/T; 36hrs/wk)
Meridian Behavioral Healthcare, Inc.
12.2025 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse GS 6-04 (F/T; 40hrs/wk)
Community Living Center
05.2025 - 12.2025
Licensed Practical Nurse GS 7-04 (F/T; 40hrs/wk)
Primary Care
05.2021 - 08.2024
Licensed Practical Nurse (F/T; 40hrs/wk)
Gainesville Drive-Thru Covid Clinic
02.2021 - 05.2021
Licensed Practical Nurse (P/T; 24hrs/wk)
Gale Healthcare Solutions
01.2020 - 12.2024
Licensed Practical Nurse (F/T; 36hrs/wk)
Meridian Behavioral Healthcare, Inc.
06.2019 - 12.2025
Licensed Practical Nurse (P/T; 20hrs/wk)
Palm Garden of Gainesville
06.2019 - 12.2019
Nursing Technician II (F/T; 36hrs/wk)
North Florida Regional Hospital South 2 Cardiac
11.2016 - 01.2018
Certified Nursing Assistant (F/T; 40hrs)
Meridian Behavioral Healthcare, Inc.
02.2015 - 08.2016
Mental Health Technician (F/T; 40hrs)
UF Shands Psychiatric Hospital
11.2013 - 10.2014
Certified Nursing Assistant (PRN; 16hrs)
Ciarra Medical Personnel
03.2013 - 11.2013
Certified Nursing Assistant/Unit Clerk (PRN; 20hrs/wk)
Regional General Hospital (Tri-County Hospital)
09.2012 - 07.2013
Certified Nursing Assistant (F/T; 32hrs/wk)
Champion Home Health Care
06.2012 - 05.2018
Mental Health Technician (FT 40hrs/wk)
The Vines Hospital
03.2012 - 06.2012
Behavioral Program Specialist (F/T; 40hrs/wk)
Tacachale
04.2007 - 09.2008
Unit Treatment and Rehabilitation Specialist-Forensic Corrections (F/T; 40hrs/wk)
North Florida Evaluation and Treatment Center
02.2007 - 04.2007
Human Service Worker II (F/T; 40hrs/wk)
Tacachale
11.2006 - 02.2007
Human Service Worker I (F/T; 40hrs/wk)
Tacachale
10.2005 - 11.2006
Practical Nursing Certificate - undefined
Santa Fe College
Bachelor of Arts Degree - Criminal Justice
St. Leo University
Associates of Arts Degree - undefined
Santa Fe College
Associates of Science - Nursing
Santa Fe College