Remy Devereaux
Southeast Missouri Mental Health Center
Farmington
9
years of professional experience
Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to fostering safe environments and delivering compassionate care to diverse patient populations.
Work History
Registered Nurse
2 Years 2 Months- Coordinated care plans in collaboration with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to the 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.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to treatment protocols.
- Educated patients on coping strategies.
Support Care Assistant
6 Years 8 Months- Provided compassionate support to clients with mental health challenges, fostering a safe environment.
- Mentored junior staff in best practices for patient engagement and crisis intervention techniques.
- Trained new employees on facility policies, procedures, and effective communication with clients.
- Assisted patients with mobility, transferring them safely between beds, chairs, and wheelchairs as needed.
- Assisted with meal preparation and feeding, ensuring adherence to dietary restrictions and nutritional guidelines for optimal health.
- Promoted a safe environment for patients through regular monitoring of vital signs and reporting any abnormalities to medical staff.
- Monitored and maintained cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assigned station and service areas.
- Mitigated patient-care risks with regular equipment safety checks.
- Contributed to a positive patient experience by engaging in conversation and recreational activities, fostering a sense of companionship.
- Assisted patients in maintaining personal hygiene through regular bed baths or showers according to individual preferences.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to Nurse.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Skills
Direct patient care
Medication administration
Patient assessments
Medication management
Documentation and charting
Infection control measures
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Southeast Missouri Mental Health Center
05.2024 - CurrentRead More
Support Care Assistant
Southeast Missouri Mental Health Center
09.2017 - 05.2024Read More
Jefferson College
Associate of Science from Nursing
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