Roxana Roy
Amarillo,Texas
Summary
Resourceful Behavioral Health Registered Charge Nurse committed to providing excellent care to patients of all ages. Expertise in performing admission assessments and discharges and participating in crisis interventions. Kind and caring professional with 7 years of experience monitoring treatment of patients diagnosed with disabilities, illnesses and distress.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Behavioral Health Charge Registered Nurse
NWTH
06.2019 - Current
- Performed patient assessments to monitor expected response to medications and altering treatment plans.
- Explained useful coping methods to relieve depression and anxiety.
- Responded to numerous volatile situations and violent outbreaks to restore safety and security of patients and staff.
- Administered medication and treatments to patients to observe and record responses.
- Developed successful discharge plans to help continuity of care upon patient release.
- Provided direct quality care to patients by monitoring, recording and evaluating psychiatric conditions.
- Educated patients and families about mental health, diagnoses and treatment options.
- Monitored primary care needs for patients to coordinate access to appropriate providers.
- Oversaw care of suicidal patients and acted swiftly to reduce risk of harm to themselves or others.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions to provide additional support and guidance.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
Charge Registered Nurse
Grayson Health Care
05.2010 - 04.2022
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking, and administration.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Documented information in patients' electronic medical record, relaying information to clinicians and care providers to facilitate continuity of care.
- Built rapport with patients and family members to deliver exceptional care.
- Performed patient assessments and adjusted care plans accordingly.
- Administered medications and treatments to patients as ordered by physician, maintaining accountability for accurate narcotic count at end of each shift.
- Cared for patients' wounds and changed dressings.
- Responded to numerous volatile situations and violent outbreaks to restore safety and security of patients and staff.
- Oversaw care of suicidal patients and acted swiftly to reduce risk of harm to themselves or others.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
Registered Nurse
NWTHS
12.2009 - 04.2010
- Performed patient assessments to monitor expected response to medications and altering treatment plans.
- Responded to numerous volatile situations and violent outbreaks to restore safety and security of patients and staff.
- Oversaw care of suicidal patients and acted swiftly to reduce risk of harm to themselves or others.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions to provide additional support and guidance.
- Educated patients and families about mental health, diagnoses and treatment options.
- Explained useful coping methods to relieve depression and anxiety.
- Monitored primary care needs for patients to coordinate access to appropriate providers.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Registered Nurse Case Manager
First Class Home Health Care
09.2008 - 02.2010
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Directed appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing processes and protocols.
- Assessed and examined patients and documented history of current and previous conditions, diseases and injuries along with medications currently being taken.
- Created individualized care plans based on nursing diagnosis and incorporated appropriate nursing methods to achieve positive outcomes.
- Worked with suppliers and vendors on provision of medical equipment, items and services.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
Registered Nurse
NWTH
05.2008 - 09.2009
- Managed caseload of 5-8 patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care.
- Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques.
- Managed patients' pain by implementing pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain management interventions.
- Started intravenous fluids, administered medications, and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
- Liaised with physicians to coordinate and assist with patient examinations and treatments.
- Administered blood products and monitored vital signs to address immediate concerns.
- Administered IV medications, monitoring and documenting patient responses to address complications.
- Monitored patients before, during and after surgical operations to evaluate patient care.
- Monitored and managed pain levels of post-surgical patients to reduce unnecessary opiate usage.
- Performed nursing assessments and developed patient-specific treatment plans to deliver comprehensive care.
- Provided patient-centered discharge planning and education to reduce complications and readmissions.
- Assisted with wound care, dressing changes and NG tube placement to maintain stable patient conditions.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to facilitate comprehensive patient-centered care.
- Provided inpatient care to diverse population of adult medical and surgical patients.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Amarillo College
Amarillo, TX05.2008
Skills
- Active Listening
- HIPAA Compliance
- Mental Disability Management
- Medication Management
- Progress Evaluation
- Suicide Prevention
- Addiction Treatment
- Nursing Unit Collaboration
- Therapeutic Intervention
- De-Escalation Techniques
- Restraint Techniques
- Therapeutic Care Plans
- Emergency Medical Administration
- Care Plan Evaluation
- Chemical Dependency Care
- Patient Observation
- Medication Administration
- Medication Education
- Mental Health Assessment
- Positive Reinforcement
- Substance Abuse Knowledge
- Crisis Management
- Patient Monitoring
- PTSD Intervention
- New Nurse Training
- Compassionate Caregiving
- Group Activity Coordination
Timeline
Behavioral Health Charge Registered Nurse
NWTH
06.2019 - Current
Charge Registered Nurse
Grayson Health Care
05.2010 - 04.2022
Registered Nurse
NWTHS
12.2009 - 04.2010
Registered Nurse Case Manager
First Class Home Health Care
09.2008 - 02.2010
Registered Nurse
NWTH
05.2008 - 09.2009
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Amarillo College
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