Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Psych Registered Nurse
Adventist Health
Glendale, CA
03.2023 - Current
Assessed patients'' mental status regularly, allowing for timely interventions when necessary.
Documented patient progress thoroughly and accurately, facilitating effective communication among healthcare team members.
Collaborated with community mental health resources to connect patients with long-term support services, improving their overall quality of life.
Provided compassionate care for patients experiencing mental health crises, resulting in increased patient satisfaction.
Decreased the risk of patient self-harm through continuous monitoring and creating a safe environment.
Contributed to quality improvement initiatives within the psychiatric unit, enhancing overall patient care standards.
Developed strong rapport with patients, establishing trust that facilitated open communication and successful treatment outcomes.
Psych Registered Nurse
Community Hospital Of San Bernardino
San Bernardino, CA
03.2023 - Current
Assessed patients'' mental status regularly, allowing for timely interventions when necessary.
Mentored new nursing staff members on psychiatric best practices, fostering a collaborative work environment.
Administered psychiatric medications accurately and safely, contributing to the stabilization of patients'' symptoms.
Enhanced therapeutic communication skills by actively listening and empathizing with patients during their recovery process.
Collaborated with psychiatrists to develop individualized treatment plans, ensuring optimal patient care.
Promoted a positive therapeutic milieu within the inpatient setting through consistent implementation of behavioral management techniques.
Oversaw care of suicidal patients and acted swiftly to reduce risk of harm to themselves or others.
Responded to numerous volatile situations and violent outbreaks to restore safety and security of patients and staff.
Provided direct quality care to patients by monitoring, recording and evaluating psychiatric conditions.
Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
Behavioral Health Registered Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
Los Angeles, CA
03.2022 - 04.2023
Monitored patients prescribed psychotropic medications to assess medications' effectiveness and side effects.
Documented all medications administered to mental health patients, following instructions from physicians and healthcare providers.
Discussed non-pharmacological techniques such as dbe and meditation to help patients alleviate depression and anxiety.
Registered Nurse
La downtown Medical Center
Los Angeles, CA
12.2018 - 04.2022
Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization.
Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
Handled vital sign monitoring, medication administration and patient behavior assessments.