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Ryan McLaughlin

RN
Jamestown,NY

Summary

Practical Psychiatric Nurse experienced in delivering compassionate care with career spanning 7 years. Friendly professional with exceptional knowledge of medications, medical terminology and holistic coping mechanisms. Well-versed in providing quick intervention, medication and support to patients with acute, chronic and drug induced mental illness. Certified in MANDT and BLS. Highly trained Psychiatric Staff Nurse offering well-developed interpersonal, acute care treatment and relationship building skills. Promoting pleasant personality and skills helping patients stay calm and communicative.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Psychiatric Nurse

Warren State Hospital
Warren, PA
07.2016 - Current
  • Oversaw care of suicidal patients and acted swiftly to reduce risk of harm to themselves or others.
  • Performed patient assessments to monitor expected response to medications and altering treatment plans.
  • Explained useful coping methods to relieve depression and anxiety.
  • Provided direct quality care to patients by monitoring, recording and evaluating psychiatric conditions.
  • 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.
  • Conducted therapy for mentally ill patients in group and individual settings to assist patients in achieving normalcy.
  • Coordinated with medical and paramedical professionals to provide appropriate input and effectively formulate and implement treatment plans for patients.
  • Monitored vital signs, nutritional intake and signs and symptoms of complications to report deviations to supervisor.
  • Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
  • Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.

RN Supervisor

The Resource Center
Jamestown, NY
01.2015 - 07.2016
  • Managed infection control and critical incidents and made procedural changes and improvements.
  • Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
  • Led successful team comprised of RNs, LPNs and ancillary staff.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
  • Developed and distributed nursing assignments for unit employees that outlined individual and group tasks

Registered Nurse Manager

Heritage Ministries
Jamestown, NY
05.1997 - 09.2014
  • Managed care from admission to discharge.
  • 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.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
  • Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
  • Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
  • Led successful team comprised of RNs, LPNs and ancillary staff.
  • Prioritized and distributed assignments and workload based on individual staff strengths and experience.
  • Fostered improvement in staff development, personnel training and standards of patient care.
  • Developed and implemented individualized care plan for each hospice patient while following physician instructions.
  • Established and maintained successful relationships with patients, families and physicians by utilizing exemplary communication and active listening skills.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Jamestown Community College
Jamestown, NY
05.2007

Skills

  • Discharge Plan Development
  • Specialized Healthcare Referrals
  • Preventive Healthcare
  • Active Listening
  • Progress Evaluations
  • Medication Side Effect Knowledge
  • HIPAA Compliance
  • Therapeutic Interventions
  • Suicide Prevention
  • Direct Supervision
  • Dementia Care

Timeline

Psychiatric Nurse

Warren State Hospital
07.2016 - Current

RN Supervisor

The Resource Center
01.2015 - 07.2016

Registered Nurse Manager

Heritage Ministries
05.1997 - 09.2014

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Jamestown Community College

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