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
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