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Ruth M Conlin

Oshkosh,WI

Summary

Registered Nurse with 20 + years of experience, mainly in an acute psychiatric setting. Several of those years of experience were achieved at a state run facility. More recently, experience has been acquired, at a private hospital. Within that hospital, experience has been gained on both the adult behavioral health unit, as well as the Geriatric behavioral health unit. In addition to these experiences, I have acquired a lot of experience in long term care, first as a CNA then as a RN. KEY QUALIFICATIONS Registered Nurse with over 20 years of experience, primarily in an acute psychiatric setting. The ability to interact with, and care for, clients of all ages with a wide variety of complex medical diagnoses and psychiatric diagnoses The ability to collaborate within a multi-disciplinary team to achieve the best possible outcome for the clients The ability to calmly interact with clients experiencing a crisis, and provide the safest, and least restrictive environment for all involved.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience

Work History

Nurse Clinician

Winnebago Mental Health Institute
02.2021 - 07.2023
  • Performed as a Registered Nurse, providing care to clients, ranging from children to geriatric clients
  • Performed admission interviews with incoming clients experiencing a situational crisis, including vital signs, medical history, psychiatric history, and the current crisis
  • Developed and implemented plans of care for the clients, as needed
  • Managed clients with chronic and acute medical conditions
  • Managed clients with chronic and acute psychiatric conditions
  • Collaborated with doctors, as well as the multi-disciplinary team, on a regular basis
  • Supervised CNAs in carrying out interventions within the plans of care
  • Managed clients experiencing a medical, or psychiatric, crisis
  • De-escalated clients in crisis utilizing therapeutic communication, while maintaining a safe environment for all involved
  • Documented interactions with clients, as needed, per policy
  • Maintained HIPPA confidentiality
  • Assessed the changing needs of the clients, adjusting plans of care, as needed

Nurse Clinician

Mercy Medical Center Geriatric Psychiatric Unit
06.2019 - 01.2021
  • Perform as a Registered Nurse, providing care to clients with varying Psychiatric needs, as well as physical disabilities
  • Perform ongoing assessments of geriatric clients, and communicate with the unit Dr., as well as Hospitalists when necessary
  • Communicate with the patients, their families and POAs, when necessary
  • Communicate with the multi-disciplinary team, on an ongoing basis
  • Screen referral information for potential patient admissions, then communicate discuss with Psychiatrist, for appropriateness of admission.

Nurse Clinician

Omro Care Center
01.2017 - 09.2020
  • Perform as a Registered Nurse, providing care to clients of all capabilities
  • Became IV certified through Omni Care Pharmacy, in late May, 2018
  • Perform Peritoneal Dialysis on the clients that require it
  • Manage clients with chronic and acute medical issues
  • Assess clients for changes in condition, report changes to the PCP
  • Communicate with the multi-disciplinary team, to support the client, to the best of their ability
  • Develop and implement plans of care that best suit the client’s needs
  • Maintain HIPPA confidentiality
  • Supervise CNAs in carrying out the interventions within the plans of care
  • Assist with the rehabilitation of residents, recovering from surgery
  • To assist in keeping hospice patients as comfortable as possible, during the end of life stage
  • To advocate for residents when they are unable to do so, themselves
  • Problem solve in crisis situations

Nurse Clinician

Winnebago Mental Health Institute
07.2003 - 10.2016
  • Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
  • Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
  • Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
  • Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.

Registered Nurse

Park View Health Center
07.2002 - 06.2003
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.

CNA

Parkview Health Center
01.1995 - 01.2003
  • Implemented, and followed the plans of care.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
  • Documented per policy
  • Communicated with families, as allowed, regarding the residents
  • Offered support to both the residents and their families, as needed
  • Communicated with the interdisciplinary team to achieve the best possible outcome for the residents

Education

Associate Degree - Nursing

Fox Valley Technical College

Biology, Zoology, Sports Medicine and Athletic Training

University of Wisconsin

Skills

  • Operational Procedures
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Social Perceptiveness
  • Intramuscular Injections
  • Peritoneal Dialysis
  • IV Administration

Timeline

Nurse Clinician

Winnebago Mental Health Institute
02.2021 - 07.2023

Nurse Clinician

Mercy Medical Center Geriatric Psychiatric Unit
06.2019 - 01.2021

Nurse Clinician

Omro Care Center
01.2017 - 09.2020

Nurse Clinician

Winnebago Mental Health Institute
07.2003 - 10.2016

Registered Nurse

Park View Health Center
07.2002 - 06.2003

CNA

Parkview Health Center
01.1995 - 01.2003

Associate Degree - Nursing

Fox Valley Technical College

Biology, Zoology, Sports Medicine and Athletic Training

University of Wisconsin
Ruth M Conlin