Reshema Green
Newport News,VA
Summary
Diligent psychiatric nurse with background in patient care and nursing. Skilled in managing complex medical conditions and psychiatric conditions supporting patient recovery. Demonstrated expertise in critical thinking and effective communication.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Hampton Veterans Medical Center
11.2024 - Current
- Specifically, the MH RN demonstrates timely and effective communication. Promotes seamless care coordination.
- Ensures effective and timely management of CPRS alerts, Secure Messages, Provide Veterans, and their family members with education regarding their illness, medications, and treatment plan.
- Provide outreach to clients who are having problems with treatment adherence and who may be relapsing. Coordinate with other agencies and make referrals to provide patients with necessary community services. Refer to, consult with and coordinate care with other VA health care providers.
- Assess patients and provide additional support between visits with Lips.
- Act as liaison to Inpatient Psychiatric Unit to facilitate continuity of care. Provide coverage as needed for other staff in the Outpatient Mental Health Clinic.
- Perform EKGs. Administer injections. Address the psychiatrist secure messages. Address the psychiatrist CPRS Notifications.
- Monitor and respond to the PCMHI Chat. Responder to Psychiatric Emergencies in the CBOC.
- Responder to Walk-ins in the CBOC. Respond to Disruptive Behaviors. Monitor and respond to MH Connect Chat.
- Attend BHIP Treatment Team. Triage Access and Gap Patient Appointments. Conduct Mental Health Screenings and Clinical Reminders. Perform PDMP Queries. Utilize Joint Longitudinal Viewer.
- Depression PHQ-9 Screening
- Columbia- Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS)
- PTSD Screening
- Assessing suicidal patients and escorting them to appropriate resources at the emergency room
- Assessing patients for PTSD and alerting them to the appropriate resources
- Mental Status Exams
- Registered Nurse (40 hours) Full Time
- Behavioral Health Integration Program
Registered Nurse
Aya Healthcare
08.2023 - Current
- Assess, plan and implement care strategies for patients and residents
- Administer medications and treatments as prescribed by the physician
- Monitor patients’ health status with respect to diseases and condition
- Communicate with patients and their families, updating them on care and status
- Coordinate with physicians, nurse practitioners, and other healthcare professionals for creating and evaluating customized care plans
- Document and maintain patient medical histories, vitals, and test results in electronic health records
- Provide emotional support to patients and their families
- Adhere to professional standards, nursing home policies and procedures, federal, state, and local requirements
- Registered Nurse (PRN)
Registered Nurse
Hampton Veterans Medical Center
12.2022 - 11.2024
- Uses the nursing process (assessment, diagnosis, outcome identification, planning, implementation, and evaluation). Accurately documents care of clients.
- Developing technical competencies while delivering safe and basic nursing care.
- Administers prescribed therapies using appropriate judgment.
- Accurately documents in the medical record patient findings, assessments, and care provided.
- Administers medication in accordance with established procedures/policy.
- Care plans reflect realistic, measurable health goals and discharge planning.
- Performs education and screening for health care needs.
- Initiates effective actions in emergencies.
- Administers medications.
- Documents observation, assessments, changes in patient's condition and education.
- Participates in performance improvement activities at the unit level, as assigned.
- Teaches and promotes health maintenance and rehabilitation of patients and families.
- Medication management with primary care and mental health
- Alerting Primary Care-Mental Health Integration for patient with mental health concerns.
- Assessing suicidal patients and escorting them to appropriate resources at the emergency room
- Assessing patients for PTSD and alerting them to the appropriate resources
- Placing consults for chaplain when needed
- Alerting mental health team for Veteran needing access for sooner appointment
- Consulting with the provider and mental health about mental health consults that can benefit Veteran.
- Depression PHQ-9 Screening
- Columbia- Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS)
- PTSD Screening
- Charge Nurse
- Making Assignments and Delegating Tasks
- Designating Daily Quick Sweep Assignments
- Registered Nurse (40 hours) Full Time
- (Patient Aligned care Team) Ambulatory Clinic
Licensed Practical Nurse
Hampton Veterans Medical Center
06.2019 - 12.2022
- Assists physicians with patient office visits, including putting patients in rooms, interviewing patients, recording vital signs including pulse rate, blood pressure, height and weight, and enters information in patient’s electronic medical record.
- Performs select clinical tests including, but not limited to; urinalysis, urine culture and sensitivity, pregnancy tests, blood glucose monitoring. Manages and operates equipment safely and correctly.
- Administers and documents medication under physician’s order and follows the eight (8) medication rights and reduces the potential for medical error.
- Demonstrates appropriate use of Red Bag Waste.
- Initiate mental health needs as per protocol
- Performs office visits, including catheter changes and collection of data with reference to UTI symptoms and completes appropriate documentation in patient’s electronic medical record.
- Assists physicians with office based procedures and office based procedures under anesthesia by participating in time out procedure; providing pre and post-operative care; assists physician during actual procedure.
- Observes, records, and reports changes in patients’ condition.
- Carries out medical and surgical asepsis during treatments and special procedures.
- Fields patient telephone calls and responds accordingly.
- Demonstrates appropriate hand washing technique to insure proper infection control and follows universal precautions.
- Medication management with primary care and mental health
- Alerting Primary Care-Mental Health Integration for patient with mental health concerns.
- Assessing suicidal patients and escorting them to appropriate resources at the emergency room
- Assessing patients for PTSD and alerting them to the appropriate resources
- Placing consults for chaplain when needed
- Alerting mental health team for Veteran needing access for sooner appointment
- Consulting with the provider and mental health about mental health consults that can benefit Veteran.
- Depression PHQ-9 Screening
- Columbia- Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS)
- PTSD Screening
- Licensed Practical Nurse (40 hours) Full Time
- (Patient Aligned care Team)
Licensed Practical Nurse
Around The Clock Agency
06.2019 - 03.2020
- Charge Nurse
- Medication Administration
- Communication with provider about changes in patient conditions
- Fall precaution implementations
- Changing Dressings
- Providing personal care
- Observing patient health conditions
- Licensed Practical Nurse (20 hours) intermittent
Licensed Practical Nurse
Hampton Veteran Medical Center
01.2019 - 06.2019
- Performs procedures, collections, treatments and assistance while monitoring and observing the patient, under the supervision of an RN.
- Identifies, initiates, and actively participates in safety and emergency measures related to patient internal and external issues.
- Responds appropriately in accordance to medical center regulations.
- Documents observations and information related to patient care via computer while reporting to the RN on required hospital forms per policy and procedure.
- Supports the goals of the unit and Medical Center.
- Utilizes basic communication techniques in a professional, timely and courteous manner while. interacting with patients, co-workers, and ancillary personnel.
- Maintains a safe environment while employing safe practices.
- Completes all required basic education requirements for LPNs.
- Provides necessary patient education, in-services, staff meetings, mandatory review.
- Communicates and interacts in a professional manner with all internal and external customers.
- Provides timely feedback in addressing issues while utilizing all services for satisfying goals.
- Demonstrated commitment to excellence in nursing practice and to professional development
- Observing and monitoring telemetry strips
- Notifying the primary nurse of heart arrhythmia changes
- Licensed Practical Nurse (40 hours) Full time
- (Medical Surgical Unit)
Licensed Practical Nurse
Hampton Veteran Medical center
11.2017 - 01.2019
- Team Leader
- Take vital signs
- Observe mental and physical patients
- Insert Foley catheters
- Measure intake and output
- Collect urine specimens
- Perform EKGs
- Assist patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and eating
- Perform wound care and dressing changes
- Treatments
- Monthly Summaries for patients
- Administer Medications
- Correlating with Doctor about patient care.
- Suctioning trach patients
- Quad Coughing
- Licensed Practical Nurse (40 hours) full time
- (Spinal Cord Unit)
Education
Bachelors of Science - Nursing
Capella University
Minneapolis, Minnesota02.2023
Associate Degree - Nursing
Bryant and Stratton College
Hampton, Virginia04.2022
Practical Nursing Diploma - Nursing
Paul D. Camp Community College
Franklin, Virginia05.2017
Pre-Nursing
South University
Virginia Beach, Virginia09.2014
Pre-Nursing
Tidewater Community College
Norfolk, Virginia12.2013
Skills
- Patient management
- Patient and family advocacy
- Infection control measures
- De-escalation techniques
- Clinical quality improvement
- Counseling
- Psychosocial rehabilitation
- Suicide risk assessment
- Emotional regulation
- Psychiatric assessment
- Self-harm prevention
- Relapse prevention
- Mental health counseling
- Behavioral management
- Motivational interviewing
- Patient assessments
- Strong clinical judgment
- Care planning
- Professional bedside manner
- Physical assessments
- Family education
- Nursing staff leadership
Accomplishments
- Implementation - Assisted in implementation of new tracking system high risk flagging that resulted in improved patient care for Veterans with mental health illness
- Documentation - Ensured charting accuracy through precise documentation.
- Training - Trained team of staff nurses in medical office procedures to ensure consistent quality of care.
- Patient Care - Delivered compassionate care that exceeded hospital requirements. Successfully provided quality care to 2500 patients in BHIP environment.
- Clinical Skills - Monitored patients vitals in response to mental health illness and substance abuse.
Affiliations
- Capella University Bachelor of Nursing
- Associate Degree of Nursing Diploma
- RN licensure
- LPN licensure
- CHI ETA PHI Nursing Sorority
Awards
Suicide Prevention Flagging Advisory Group, Girl Scouts Teaching- Nutrition, Daisy Award Nomination Honoree Winner 2024, Deans List 2024, Golden Syringe Award 2024, Erectile Dysfunction Coordinator, Nomination for Honor Society 2023, Daisy Award Nomination 2022, Perfect Attendance 2022, Dean’s List 2020, Patient Safety Goals- 2020-2021, Morale Committee 2019-current, Boarding Action Committee 2019-2020, Telemetry Certified 2019, LPN Certificate SCI 2019, Compensation in Employee Performance 2018, Class Treasurer 2016-2017, Deans List 2013-2014
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Hampton Veterans Medical Center
11.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse
Aya Healthcare
08.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
Hampton Veterans Medical Center
12.2022 - 11.2024
Licensed Practical Nurse
Around The Clock Agency
06.2019 - 03.2020
Licensed Practical Nurse
Hampton Veterans Medical Center
06.2019 - 12.2022
Licensed Practical Nurse
Hampton Veteran Medical Center
01.2019 - 06.2019
Licensed Practical Nurse
Hampton Veteran Medical center
11.2017 - 01.2019
Associate Degree - Nursing
Bryant and Stratton College
Practical Nursing Diploma - Nursing
Paul D. Camp Community College
Pre-Nursing
South University
Pre-Nursing
Tidewater Community College
Bachelors of Science - Nursing
Capella University
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