Raven Showalter
Radford,VA
Summary
Compassionate individual committed to enhancing patient experiences through effective collaboration and detailed planning of personalized care. Skilled at staying calm and productive in emergency situations. Extensive understanding of psychiatric patients and treatment plans.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Psychiatric Nursing Assistant
Western State Hospital
06.2020 - Current
- Assisted staff members during emergency situations while maintaining professionalism and observational skills.
- Worked with psychiatric patients to provide emotional support and closely monitor potentially dangerous changes to behavior.
- Quickly identified problematic changes in patient behavior and progress by closely monitoring patients and keeping detailed records.
- Enhanced patient stays by creating and maintaining visual calendar of social, recreational and education activities.
- Maintained patient rooms by making beds, sweeping units and wiping down surfaces.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Performed intake triage, vitals and assisted patients with mental health screenings.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology, Art
Radford University
Radford, VA12.2023
Skills
- Personal Hygiene Assistance
- Crisis Intervention
- Patient Care
- Patient Admission
- Recovery-Oriented Care
- Mental Health Support
- Empathy and Compassion
- De-escalation Techniques
- Active Listening
- Professional Boundaries
- Patient Monitoring
- Clean Rooms
Timeline
Psychiatric Nursing Assistant
Western State Hospital
06.2020 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Psychology, Art
Radford University
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