Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Timeline
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Richard Allen

Houston,TX

Summary

Patient-oriented Nurse with multiple years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise with behavioral Healthcare specialty. Experience includes Staff Nurse, Charge Nurse, Nursing Manager, and House Supervisor.



Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse

The Haris Center
Houston, TX
03.2023 - Current
  • Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
  • Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Managed care from admission to discharge.
  • Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
  • Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.

Registered Nurse

The Menninger Clinic
Houston, TX
01.2005 - 03.2023
  • Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
  • Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Orchestrated quality-driven, cost-effective care in high-volume trauma setting.

Registered Nurse

The Neuropsychiatric Center
Houston, United States
01.2003 - 12.2006
  • Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
  • Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Orchestrated quality-driven, cost-effective care in high-volume trauma setting.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Physician'Assistant

Wichita State University
Wichita, KS
05.1987

No Degree - Nursing Diploma

St. Joseph Hospital School of Nursing
Wichita, KS
09.1980

Skills

  • Staff Supervision
  • Patient Monitoring
  • Patient Assessments
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Mental Health Care
  • Patient Education

Accomplishments

Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing Board Certified


Selected as one of twenty outstanding nurses by the Texas Nurses Association fo 2011.


Certification

  • Licensed Registered Nurse TX 454729

Timeline

Registered Nurse

The Haris Center
03.2023 - Current

Registered Nurse

The Menninger Clinic
01.2005 - 03.2023

Registered Nurse

The Neuropsychiatric Center
01.2003 - 12.2006

Bachelor of Science - Physician'Assistant

Wichita State University

No Degree - Nursing Diploma

St. Joseph Hospital School of Nursing
  • Licensed Registered Nurse TX 454729
Richard Allen