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River Evans

Columbia,MD

Summary

Dedicated Staff Nurse with 6 years of extensive experience at Sheppard Pratt Hospital, adept in patient counseling and care planning. Excelled in delivering patient education, ensuring safety, and utilizing EMR/EHR systems. Proven track record in improving patient recovery rates through innovative care strategies and effective communication, embodying compassion and technical proficiency in psychiatric nursing.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Psychiatric Registered Nurse Outpatient

Sheppard Pratt Hospital
10.2021 - Current
  • Oversaw care of suicidal patients and acted swiftly to reduce risk of harm to themselves or others.
  • Monitored critical lab results and communicated with treating provider
  • Helped to develop group therapy curriculum
  • Educated families in ways they can support the patient
  • Collaborate as part of an interdisciplinary team
  • Administered medication and treatments to patients to observe and record responses.
  • Conducted therapy for mentally ill patients in group and individual settings to assist patients in achieving normalcy.
  • Explained useful coping methods to relieve depression and anxiety.
  • Performed patient assessments to monitor expected response to medications and altering treatment plans.
  • Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
  • Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.

Psychiatric Staff Nurse Inpatient

Sheppard Pratt Hospital
08.2018 - 10.2021

Oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures, and nursing best practices.

  • Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
  • Monitored critical lab results and communicated with patient's treating physiction
  • Collaborate as part of a interdisciplinary team
  • Administered medication and treatments to patients to observe and record responses.
  • Provided direct quality care to patients by monitoring, recording and evaluating psychiatric conditions.
  • Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
  • Performed patient assessments to monitor expected response to medications and altering treatment plans.
  • Oversaw care of suicidal patients and acted swiftly to reduce risk of harm to themselves or others.
  • Conducted therapy for mentally ill patients in group and individual settings to assist patients in achieving normalcy.
  • Monitored vital signs, nutritional intake and signs and symptoms of complications to report deviations to supervisor.
  • Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
  • Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
  • Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
  • Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
  • Use triage techniques with incoming patients to hospital psych ER

Education

Associate of Arts - Nursing

Howard Community College
Columbia, MD
05-2018

Skills

  • Recovery support
  • Multidisciplinary Collaboration
  • De-Escalation Techniques
  • Group therapy facilitation
  • Psychopharmacology knowledge
  • Patient Assessments
  • Therapeutic communication
  • Clinical Documentation
  • Nursing care
  • Treatment Planning
  • Suicide Prevention
  • Crisis Intervention

Timeline

Psychiatric Registered Nurse Outpatient

Sheppard Pratt Hospital
10.2021 - Current

Psychiatric Staff Nurse Inpatient

Sheppard Pratt Hospital
08.2018 - 10.2021

Associate of Arts - Nursing

Howard Community College
River Evans