RAOUL S Yousa
MANSFIELD
Summary
To transition into a collaborative partnership with a physician and provide high quality patient-centered care in an outpatient setting.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Charge Nurse
Perimeter Behavioral Hospital
04.2024 - Current
- Conducting mental health evaluations, including gathering psychosocial histories, administering psychological tests, and identifying mental health needs and risks
- Performing and documenting all patient history and vital signs, mental health screenings and/or evaluations, assist with examinations and/or treatments, and report all changes in patients’ conditions
- Utilizing all functions of our EHR for patient documentation to maintaining accurate and timely clinical records, progress notes, and other required documentation
- Participating in educational and training activities related to mental health care for patients, security personnel, and healthcare staff
- Assisting with evaluating the quality and effectiveness of the mental health services and assist in developing systems to ensure and monitor patient care and safety
- Collaborating with healthcare staff to provide the resolution of diagnostic and therapeutic problems and the implementation of effective solutions
- Working closely with other professionals, such as psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, and mental health techs to ensure effective and coordinated care
- Monitoring compliance with site-specific and company policies and procedures, taking appropriate corrective action, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Attained a 95% patient satisfaction rating.
PRN
Psychiatry and Behavioral Health Services
01.2022 - Current
- Inpatient treatment, for patients, with acute mental health crisis, high quality inpatient and outpatient programs and services to confront the complex and diverse mental health needs of our patients locally, nationally and from across the nation. Contact Sharon Dykes, phone number 713-790-3333
Travel Nurse
Favorite Staffing
09.2021 - 04.2022
- Charge Nurse Powerhouse Detox Lincoln City, Oregon
- Charge Nurse Touchette Regional Hospital Cahokia Heights, Illinois
Charge Nurse
Dallas Behavioral Hospital
05.2020 - 10.2021
- Deliver excellent nursing care to children, adolescents and adults in our behavioral health setting
- Conduct comprehensive nursing assessments and develop individualized care plans
- Monitor and evaluate patient progress, adjusting care plans as needed
- Document patient care accurately and thoroughly through daily progress notes
- Collaborate with the treatment team to develop and implement measurable treatment goals.
- Create and maintain a safe, therapeutic environment that protects patients' rights
- Build professional relationships with patients, families, and staff members.
- Participate in treatment team meetings and care coordination
- Mentor and support nursing team members
- Advocate for patient needs and ensure quality of care.
Director of Nursing
Arlington Vallas
11.2020 - 04.2021
- Lead and manage the nursing department, ensuring adherence to best practices in patient care.
- Develop, implement, and evaluate nursing policies and procedures to enhance operational efficiency.
- Ensure compliance with HIPAA regulations and maintain patient confidentiality at all times.
- Oversee staff recruitment, training, and performance evaluations to foster a skilled nursing team.
- Monitor patient care standards and outcomes, implementing improvements as necessary.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate comprehensive care plans for residents.
- Advocate for resident rights and ensure that all staff are educated on these principles.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of anatomy and physiology to guide clinical decision-making.
Director of Nursing
Oakwood Nursing and Rehab
01.2016 - 01.2020
- Manages all levels of nursing staff to ensure accountability to all standards of nursing practice, quality care, and treatments.
- Responsible for development of a schedule of daily rounds and assignment of duties for all nursing staff.
- Responsible for the overall training of nursing staff to support clinical services and to meet and exceed established clinical competency levels.
- Works closely with the Administrator to manage staffing in accordance to census and acuity while maintaining quality of care in order to meet patient care objectives.
- Provides leadership for directing and responding to state/federal regulations and surveys.
Education
Master’s - Nursing Practice
Walden University
01.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
01.2018
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Alvin Community College
01.2014
Licensed Vocational Nurse - undefined
Brazosport Community College
01.1999
Skills
- Decision-making
- Clinical leadership
- Care coordination
- Team leadership
Certification
- Texas Board
- APRN-CNP: 1207092
- RN: 910127
- LVN: 184381
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
- Behavioral Health PMHNP, providing patient care to a population of 200 clients, UT Health Houston Harris County psychiatric center, for 1 year, from 1/3/2021 -4/2/2023, Phone number 713-741-5000. Supervisor Dennis.
- During my tenure as Director of Nursing, I lead one of my teams from a 1 Star rating to a 4 Star rating!
Timeline
Charge Nurse
Perimeter Behavioral Hospital
04.2024 - Current
PRN
Psychiatry and Behavioral Health Services
01.2022 - Current
Travel Nurse
Favorite Staffing
09.2021 - 04.2022
Director of Nursing
Arlington Vallas
11.2020 - 04.2021
Charge Nurse
Dallas Behavioral Hospital
05.2020 - 10.2021
Director of Nursing
Oakwood Nursing and Rehab
01.2016 - 01.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Alvin Community College
Licensed Vocational Nurse - undefined
Brazosport Community College
Master’s - Nursing Practice
Walden University