Ron Bedford
Altamonte Springs,FL
Summary
Compassionate Behavioral Health Registered Nurse with extensive experience in crisis intervention, patient assessment, and administering medications. Dedicated to delivering quality patient care and effective treatment planning.
Overview
1
1
Certification
39
39
years of professional experience
Work History
Behavioral Health Registered Nurse
AdventHealth
Orlando, FL
03.1984 - 08.2023
- Provided crisis intervention for patients experiencing acute mental health episodes.
- Initiated crisis intervention to de-escalate situations and provide emotional support for individuals in distress.
- Educated patients and families on mental health conditions and treatment options.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop effective care strategies.
- Collaborated with psychiatrists, psychologists and other healthcare professionals to ensure quality patient care.
- Conducted assessments to identify patient needs and establish care priorities.
- Monitored patient vital signs to ensure safety and well-being.
- Established trusting relationships with clients by maintaining professional boundaries while being empathetic towards their needs.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient progress and treatment plans.
- Conducted outreach activities within the local community to promote awareness of mental health services available through the facility.
- Administered medications according to treatment plans and physician orders.
Education
Associate of Arts - Nursing
Seminole State College of Florida
Sanford, FLSkills
- Crisis intervention
- Patient assessment
- Treatment planning
- Medication administration
- Quality patient care
- Patient education
- Behavior modification
Certification
- CPI instructor
Timeline
Behavioral Health Registered Nurse
AdventHealth
03.1984 - 08.2023
Associate of Arts - Nursing
Seminole State College of Florida