Randy Boston
Bluejacket,OK
Summary
Compassionate nursing professional with extensive experience in psychiatric care. Provides excellent patient assessment, treatment planning, and medication administration, dedicated to promoting safety and quality in healthcare settings.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Nursing/Registered Nurse/MHT
Oklahoma Forensic Center
Vinita, Oklahoma
11.1994 - Current
- Developed and implemented nursing policies and procedures.
- Coordinated training programs for nursing personnel and staff development.
- Collaborated with medical teams to enhance patient treatment plans.
- Ensured compliance with healthcare regulations and standards of practice.
- Conducted performance evaluations for nursing staff and provided feedback.
- Facilitated communication between departments to improve operational efficiency.
- Assessed competency of clinical staff to promote quality, continuity, and safety.
- Reviewed incident reports submitted by nurses related to any adverse events that occurred during their shift.
- Resolved conflicts among staff members in a professional manner while maintaining positive working relationships.
- Conducted interviews for potential employees and made hiring decisions.
- Provided comprehensive patient care in a forensic mental health environment.
- Assisted with medication administration and monitoring patient reactions.
- Conducted assessments to evaluate patients' mental and physical health.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop treatment plans.
- Maintained accurate patient records and documentation for compliance.
- Implemented safety protocols to ensure a secure treatment setting.
- Mentored junior nursing staff on best practices in forensic care.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
Registered Nurse
Renaissance/Craig General Hospital
Vinita, OK
09.2002 - 06.2010
- Administered medication and treatments following established protocols in mental health settings.
- Conducted patient assessments to identify psychiatric conditions and treatment needs.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans.
- Monitored patient progress and adjusted care plans based on observations.
- Provided emotional support and crisis intervention to patients and families.
- Documented patient interactions and care activities in electronic health records accurately.
- Provided support during crisis situations to ensure patient safety and well-being.
- Administered medications according to physician orders.
- Assessed client responses to medication regimes and reported any adverse reactions.
- Coached clients on healthy coping skills such as relaxation techniques or stress management strategies.
- Encouraged positive behavior change by reinforcing desired behaviors through reward systems.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans.
- Assisted in developing individual rehabilitation plans for clients based on their needs.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College
Miami, Oklahoma05-2001
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Medication administration
- Treatment planning
- Care planning
- Electronic health records
- EMR EHR
- Infection control measures
- Team collaboration
- Leadership in nursing
- Problem solving
- Conflict resolution
- Effective communication
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Renaissance/Craig General Hospital
09.2002 - 06.2010
Director of Nursing/Registered Nurse/MHT
Oklahoma Forensic Center
11.1994 - Current
Associate of Science - Nursing
Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College