Detail-oriented professional with proven knowledge of inspections, comprehensive nursing assessments, and interventions. Aiming to leverage my skills to successfully fill the Appeals Case Owner role on your team. I am a reliable worker with excellent communication, time management, and computer skills. A driven and detail-oriented individual with a desire to use analytical and problem-solving skills to meet goals.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
South East Human Service Center
11.2024 - Current
Built trust with patients from various cultural backgrounds through culturally competent care practices tailored to individual needs.
Ensured patient safety by closely monitoring behaviors, administering medications as prescribed, and intervening during incidents of aggression or selfharm.
Performed patient assessments to monitor expected response to medications and altering treatment plans.
Enhanced treatment efficacy by collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive mental health care.
Monitored primary care needs for patients to coordinate access to appropriate providers.
Streamlined medication administration processes, ensuring timely and accurate delivery of medications to patients while minimizing risk for medication errors.
Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Oversaw care of suicidal patients and acted swiftly to reduce risk of harm to themselves or others.
Director Of Nursing
Eventide
06.2023 - Current
Established and maintained effective relationships with medical staff, administrators and other departments to ensure efficient operations
Evaluated current processes related to healthcare delivery systems, suggesting changes that could enhance effectiveness or reduce costs
Implemented strategies to reduce hospital readmission rates by providing comprehensive discharge planning services
Led nursing team to improve and sustain superior performance of facility
Implemented and administered programs and services in health care and medical facility, including personnel administration, training and coordination of medical, nursing, and physical plant staff
Developed and maintained computerized record management systems to store and process data, such as personnel activities and information and to produce reports
Coordinated with outside providers to address mutual concerns and follow-up needs
Collaborated with health care providers in developing individualized plans of care for patients
Liaised with patients, families and support departments to plan for patient needs
Oversaw the recruitment, hiring, orientation, and training of new staff members in accordance with applicable laws and regulations
Facilitated communication between multidisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care activities
Prepared and adhered to annual operating budget for nursing department
LPN
Bethany Retirement Living
06.2017 - 10.2023
Maintained patient charts and medical records in EMR software
Provided wound care, IV insertion, tube feeding care, medication administration, comprehensive assessments, hands on acute nursing care
Monitored patient health conditions and scheduled appointments to provide further care
TCU, Memory care, long term care experience
Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to deliver quality care
Provided direct patient care to diverse patient populations
Charted patient data in EMR system and informed care team of significant changes
Administered medications safely according to established policies and procedures
Collaborated closely with multidisciplinary teams to ensure continuity of care for each patient
Evaluated nursing intervention outcomes, conferring with other healthcare team members as necessary
Served as liaison between patients and other medical or mental health professionals
Collected samples, such as blood, urine, and sputum from patients and performed routine laboratory tests on samples
LPN
Bethany Retirement Living
06.2017 - 10.2023
Maintained patient charts and medical records in EMR software.
Provided wound care, IV insertion, tube feeding care, medication
administration, comprehensive assessments, hands on acute nursing
care
Monitored patient health conditions and scheduled appointments to
provide further care
TCU, Memory care, long term care experience.
Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to
Professional Summary
Experience
RN
deliver quality care
Provided direct patient care to diverse patient populations.
Charted patient data in EMR system and informed care team of
significant changes
Administered medications safely according to established policies and
procedures
Collaborated closely with multidisciplinary teams to ensure continuity
of care for each patient
Evaluated nursing intervention outcomes, conferring with other
healthcare team members as necessary
Served as liaison between patients and other medical or mental health
professionals
Collected samples, such as blood, urine, and sputum from patients and
performed routine laboratory tests on samples.
Nurse Manager
Bethany Retirement Living
10.2021 - 05.2023
Conducted regular meetings with nursing staff to discuss challenges
and identify solutions
Managed and created careplans for long term skilled care patients.
Established positive working relationships with patients, families,
physicians, staff members, and vendors
Provided unit oversight to drive daily operations and patient care.
Developed strong relationships with patients through compassionate
communication techniques
Assisted physicians with examinations, procedures and other medical
tasks
Educated individuals and families on health education and disease
prevention
Provided direct patient care and management of nursing staff.
Informed physician of patient's condition during procedures.
Established positive relationships with staff, patients, and families to
ensure quality care and satisfaction
Initiated research projects aimed at improving patient safety initiatives
or reducing costs associated with delivering care.
Education
Associate - Applied Science
Associate - Science
Masters in Science - Psychiatric Mental Health
Herzing University
Minneapolis, MN
08-2026
A.A.S - Nursing
Rasmussen University
Fargo, ND
December 2022
A.S - Nursing
Rasmussen University
Moorhead, MN
June 2016
Bachelor of Science (B.S - Nursing
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN
March 2023
Skills
Mental health evaluation
Direct patient care
Clinical documentation
Patient assessments
De-escalation techniques
Safety planning
Client education
Crisis intervention
Accomplishments
Clinical Leadership
Staff Scheduling
Long-Term Care
Nurse Education and Training
HIPAA Regulations
Direct Patient Care
Critical Thinking
Patient Education
Clinical Documentation
Discharge and Transfer Procedures
Relationship Building
Recruiting and Hiring
Work Planning and Prioritization
Quality Improvement
Nursing Staff Supervision
Family Support
Issue Resolution
Behavioral Health
Shift Scheduling
R54088
Timeline
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
South East Human Service Center
11.2024 - Current
Director Of Nursing
Eventide
06.2023 - Current
Nurse Manager
Bethany Retirement Living
10.2021 - 05.2023
LPN
Bethany Retirement Living
06.2017 - 10.2023
LPN
Bethany Retirement Living
06.2017 - 10.2023
Associate - Science
A.A.S - Nursing
Rasmussen University
A.S - Nursing
Rasmussen University
Bachelor of Science (B.S - Nursing
Capella University
Associate - Applied Science
Masters in Science - Psychiatric Mental Health
Herzing University
Similar Profiles
Nathan WehuntNathan Wehunt
Rural Transit Director at South East Tennessee Human Resource AgencyRural Transit Director at South East Tennessee Human Resource Agency
Personnel Officer at South African Police Service: Human Resource ManagementPersonnel Officer at South African Police Service: Human Resource Management