Rahul Baby Regsitered Nurse
SACRAMENTO BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SYSTEM
Elk Grove,CA
1
Certification
16
years of professional experience
Dedicated Registered Nurse with expertise in psychiatric admission and intake processes. Specializes in patient evaluation, identifying psychiatric and medical needs, and coordinating safe transitions in behavioral health settings. Proficient in care planning, interdisciplinary collaboration, and accurate documentation. Knowledgeable in managing conditions such as depression, bipolar disorder, and dementia, demonstrating strong clinical judgment and commitment to patient-centered care.
Work History
Registered Nurse – Admission, Intake & Referral
- Perform nursing assessments and clinical evaluations of patients presenting for behavioral health services and determine admission and treatment needs.
- Review referrals and clinical documentation to identify presenting problems, risks, psychiatric/medical needs, and appropriate level of care.
- Communicate assessment findings with psychiatrists, psychiatric providers, nurses, social workers, and other interdisciplinary team members.
- Identify changes in patient condition requiring reassessment, intervention, or escalation.
- Establish therapeutic relationships through compassionate communication and patient-centered care.
- Coordinate safe admissions and transitions while maintaining patient dignity, privacy, and safety.
- Document assessments, interventions, clinical findings, and patient responses accurately in the EHR.
- Apply critical thinking and sound nursing judgment in psychiatric and medical patient care.
Registered Nurse – Admission/Intake & Unit Manager
2 Years 3 Months- Conducted comprehensive admission assessments and evaluated referrals to determine nursing, medical, functional, psychosocial, and rehabilitation needs.
- Coordinated admissions and transitions of care with hospital case managers, physicians, nurses, social workers, patients, and families to promote safe continuity of care.
- Reviewed clinical records, medications, medical clearances, prior authorizations, transportation needs, and other admission requirements.
- Developed, implemented, and evaluated individualized plans of care based on patient assessments, diagnoses, risks, and changing clinical needs.
- Monitored patient responses to treatment and promptly communicated significant clinical findings and changes in condition to physicians and nursing leadership.
- Conducted monthly psychotropic medication evaluations in collaboration with the medical director and pharmacist; communicated findings and recommendations to the healthcare team.
- Provided patient and family education regarding diagnoses, medications, treatment plans, admission procedures, and ongoing care needs.
- Collaborated with nursing, physicians, pharmacy, therapy, and social services to provide holistic, patient-centered care.
- Served as a liaison between nursing and interdisciplinary departments while supporting quality, safety, and continuity of care.
- Maintained accurate clinical documentation and protected patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA requirements.
- Managed daily nursing operations, supported staff, provided clinical guidance, and delivered in-service education based on identified patient-care needs.
- Provided direct nursing care, including medication administration, complex wound care, and wound-management.
Registered Nurse
1 Year 4 MonthsICU/Medical-Surgical Float RN
1 Year 4 MonthsNurse Educator
7 MonthsMedical-Surgical RN
1 Year 11 MonthsEducation
BSN
Diploma/associate degree in nursing
Skills
Psychiatric Admission & Intake
Comprehensive Assessment
Clinical Evaluation
Behavioral Health
Care Planning
Risk Assessment
Medication Administration & Monitoring
Patient/Family Education
Interdisciplinary Collaboration
Patient Advocacy
Certification
California Registered Nurse # 95367755
BLS | CPR | First Aid
Timeline
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ICU/Medical-Surgical Float RN
Nanda Deep Multi-Specialty Hospital
05.2013 - 09.2014Read More
Nurse Educator
MWT Institute of Health & Management
10.2012 - 05.2013Read More
Medical-Surgical RN
Spandana Hospital
10.2010 - 09.2012Read More
MVJ College of Nursing
Diploma/associate degree in nursing
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Registered Nurse – Admission, Intake & Referral
SACRAMENTO BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SYSTEM
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Symbiosis College of Nursing
BSN
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CLINICAL & PSYCHIATRIC EXPERIENCE
Psychiatric experience includes depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, anxiety, mania, dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, and cognitive impairment, with emphasis on assessment, therapeutic communication, psychotropic medication monitoring, patient education, and interdisciplinary care. Medical-surgical experience includes COPD, CHF, pulmonary edema, asthma, hypertension, pneumonia, CAD, oxygen therapy, IV/PICC therapy, airway management, tracheostomy, enteral feeding, wound care, and emergency response.