Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
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Timeline
RegisteredNurse

Ryan Sendow

Plymouth,MI

Summary

10 years Nursing experience in Psychiatry with a specialty in inpatient acute care environment settings.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse

Seattle Childrens Hopsital
Seattle, WA
11.2021 - 06.2022
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • 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.
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
  • Managed care from admission to discharge.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.

Registered Nurse, Inpatient Psychiatric Unit

Cascade Behavioral Hospital
Tukwila, WA
07.2021 - 10.2021
  • Managed care from admission to discharge.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
  • Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
  • Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Led successful team comprised of RNs, LPNs and ancillary staff.

Registered Nurse Unit Manager

Hawthorn Center: State of Michigan
Northville, MI
09.2017 - 03.2021
  • Monitored patient reactions to drugs and documented progress of individuals
  • Delegated staff nurse duties.
  • Ensured efficacy of treatments through monitoring of treatment regimens.
  • Provided all daily living tasks to enhance quality of life for adolescents
  • Pharmacological and non-pharmacological management and treatment of various disorders and diseases.
  • Assisted patients with daily functions.
  • Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician’s orders and treatment plan.

Registered Nurse Inpatient Psychiatric Unit

Queens Medical Center
Honolulu, Hawaii
03.2017 - 06.2017
  • Assessed need for, ordered, obtained and interpreted appropriate lab tests.
  • Conducted mandated health screenings, physicals and special education assessments in Number schools with Number students. Ensured external follow-up where required.
  • Counseled and educated patients about reproductive health issues and wellness. Expertise in STDs, HIV and family planning.
  • Organized and led Number support groups per time period in subjects related to physical and emotional health to ensure long-term patient well-being.
  • Oversaw and managed Number clinical and support staff in patient care activities while maintaining a high level of staff morale and professionalism.
  • Pharmacological and non-pharmacological management and treatment of various disorders and diseases.
  • Self-directed with astute judgment skills. High level of personal accountability.
  • Effective counseling in health maintenance and disease management.
  • Ensured HIPAA compliance.
  • Developed and implemented nursing care plans.
  • Documented patient information obtained from interviews.
  • Scheduled patient admissions and discharges.
  • Specialized in the nursing care of patients with chemical dependency.

Registered Nurse Inpatient Psychiatric Unit

Mary Bridge Children\\\'s Hospital
Tacoma, Washington
11.2016 - 02.2017
  • Assessed need for, ordered, obtained and interpreted appropriate lab tests.
  • Self-directed with astute judgment skills. High level of personal accountability.
  • Counseled and educated patients about reproductive health issues and wellness. Expertise in STDs, HIV and family planning.
  • Oversaw and managed Number clinical and support staff in patient care activities while maintaining a high level of staff morale and professionalism.
  • Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation.
  • Ensured HIPAA compliance.
  • Delegated staff nurse duties.
  • Strong leader for nursing personnel assigned to the unit/shift.

Registered Nurse Inpatient Psychiatric Unit

Doctors Behavioral Health Center
Modesto, California
05.2016 - 10.2016
  • Assessed need for, ordered, obtained and interpreted appropriate lab tests.
  • Conducted mandated health screenings, physicals and special education assessments in Number schools with Number students. Ensured external follow-up where required.
  • Counseled and educated patients about reproductive health issues and wellness. Expertise in STDs, HIV and family planning.
  • Oversaw and managed Number clinical and support staff in patient care activities while maintaining a high level of staff morale and professionalism.
  • Pharmacological and non-pharmacological management and treatment of various disorders and diseases.
  • Self-directed with astute judgment skills. High level of personal accountability.
  • Trained new staff on quality control procedures.
  • Maintained all confidential personnel files, license and CPR compliance records.
  • Scheduled patient admissions and discharges.

Registered Nurse - ED Department

Phoenix Children\\'s Hospital
Phoenix, Arizona
01.2016 - 04.2016
  • Observed and monitored client behavior and responses to treatment.
  • Connected clients with community service and resource agencies.
  • Provided comprehensive case management services including connecting clients and families to appropriate resources.
  • Aided parents in arranging medication evaluations and psychological testing.
  • Prescribed and monitored psychiatric medications and recommended clinical interventions when needed.
  • Documented patient information obtained from interviews.
  • Delegated staff nurse duties.
  • Scheduled patient admissions and discharges.

Registered Nurse Inpatient Psychiatric Unit

Parkview Behavioral Health Hospital
Fort Wayne, Indiana
07.2015 - 11.2015
  • Assessed need for, ordered, obtained and interpreted appropriate lab tests.
  • Counseled and educated patients about reproductive health issues and wellness. Expertise in STDs, HIV and family planning.
  • Self-directed with astute judgment skills. High level of personal accountability.
  • Delegated staff nurse duties.
  • Assessed need for, ordered, obtained and interpreted appropriate lab tests.
  • Strong leader for nursing personnel assigned to the unit/shift.
  • Specialized in the nursing care of patients with chemical dependency.
  • Oversaw three psychiatric nursing staff on any given shift.
  • Prescribed and monitored psychiatric medications and recommended clinical interventions when needed.
  • Observed and monitored client behavior and responses to treatment.
  • Facilitated a smooth discharge by encouraging and reassuring clients throughout their transitions.
  • Developed and implemented treatment plans and modified when needed.

Registered Nurse Inpatient Psychiatric Unit

St.Mary\\'s Mercy hospital
Livonia, Michigan
08.2014 - 06.2015
  • Charge nurse on the psychiatric floor. Oversaw 26 patients per shift.
  • Self-directed with astute judgment skills. High level of personal accountability.
  • Pharmacological and non-pharmacological management and treatment of various disorders and diseases.
  • Consulted with and trained highly skilled mental health and medical staff.
  • Observed and monitored client behavior and responses to treatment.
  • Recorded client information on special flow sheets, accurately indicating suicidal precautions, sleep flow and restraints.
  • Facilitated a smooth discharge by encouraging and reassuring clients throughout their transitions.
  • Developed and implemented treatment plans and modified when needed.
  • Displayed sensitivity to the cultural and linguistic needs of the clients and families served.
  • Improved outcomes of patients with psychiatric and co-morbid chronic pain conditions.

Registered Nurse Inpatient Psychiatric Unit

Hawthorn Center: State of Michigan
Northville, Michigan
01.2013 - 07.2014
  • Self-directed with astute judgment skills. High level of personal accountability.
  • Charge nurse on pediatric floor. Oversaw average of 20 patients per shift. 
  • Pharmacological and non-pharmacological management and treatment of various disorders and diseases.
  • Effective counseling in health maintenance and disease management.
  • Liaised between patients and physicians to ensure patient comprehension of treatment plans.
  • Closely monitored acute conditions.
  • Instructed patients and family members on proper discharge care.
  • Ensured HIPAA compliance.
  • Delegated staff nurse duties.
  • Trained new staff on quality control procedures.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Andrews University
05.2012

Master of Science - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Wayne State University
Detroit, MI
08.2020

Skills

  • Expertise in crisis intervention techniques
  • Skilled in intake interviewing
  • Strong clinical judgment
  • Compassionate, highly-driven, fast learner
  • Patient and family advocacy
  • Patient-focused care
  • Strong commitment to quality care and preventative care advocacy
  • Collaborative
  • Team-oriented
  • Versatile, adaptable to changes in unit structure

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Seattle Childrens Hopsital
11.2021 - 06.2022

Registered Nurse, Inpatient Psychiatric Unit

Cascade Behavioral Hospital
07.2021 - 10.2021

Registered Nurse Unit Manager

Hawthorn Center: State of Michigan
09.2017 - 03.2021

Registered Nurse Inpatient Psychiatric Unit

Queens Medical Center
03.2017 - 06.2017

Registered Nurse Inpatient Psychiatric Unit

Mary Bridge Children\\\'s Hospital
11.2016 - 02.2017

Registered Nurse Inpatient Psychiatric Unit

Doctors Behavioral Health Center
05.2016 - 10.2016

Registered Nurse - ED Department

Phoenix Children\\'s Hospital
01.2016 - 04.2016

Registered Nurse Inpatient Psychiatric Unit

Parkview Behavioral Health Hospital
07.2015 - 11.2015

Registered Nurse Inpatient Psychiatric Unit

St.Mary\\'s Mercy hospital
08.2014 - 06.2015

Registered Nurse Inpatient Psychiatric Unit

Hawthorn Center: State of Michigan
01.2013 - 07.2014

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Andrews University

Master of Science - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Wayne State University
Ryan Sendow