Samuel Haddy

Empowering leadership, coordination, and implementation demonstrated through training numerous new supervisors and staff successfully, while spearheading innovative policies and educational events across Newport facilities nationwide. Developed and implemented innovative policies and educational events, improving client mental health outcomes and staff wellness. Ensured strict compliance with DCF, CT Department of Public Health, and Joint Commission standards through meticulous record-keeping and proficient use of Microsoft Office. Collaborated effectively with cross-functional departments to drive client success and foster a culture of wellness and inclusivity.

Continually executed training sessions on proper medication techniques to ensure safety and compliance. Conducted targeted training for Certified Nursing Assistants, leveraging proficiency in Spanish to enhance communication and educational effectiveness, thereby fostering a more inclusive environment. A proactive approach to infection control via implementing tracking systems, improving the administration and oversight of antibiotics, and evidence-based practices, which successfully reduced infection rates.

Development and implementation of mental illness education, optimal detox and recovery protocols (evidence-based), and cultural awareness and bias training within nursing onboarding and training. Led successful blood draw training programs, reducing company costs, and improving client experience. Provided clinical guidance and direction to nursing staff to ensure highest-quality care, and that both the staff and client's need were met.

Demonstrated strong assessment skills by thoroughly evaluating clients' substance abuse histories and needs, creating highly individualized treatment plans to support their unique journeys. Promoted and supported a proactive, highly evidence-based approach to seizure prevention and management, significantly enhancing patient safety and care quality across the board, while launching a new detox unit.

Maintained a safe and therapeutic milieu with the philosophy of high-quality, empathic approach, and active listening and advocated for patients often unfairly judged during treatment. Collaborated effectively with the psychiatric team and emergency department physicians to deliver patient-focused, high-quality care.

Incorporating rigorous training as a forensic nurse, provided care to a diverse population of prisoners, ranging from those convicted of violent crimes to individuals with suspected mental illnesses or other psychological or behavioral disorders. This specialized training enhanced abilities to conduct detailed psychiatric assessments, administer medications accurately, and effectively restore competency for patients to stand trial. The skills developed in forensic nursing also strengthened capacity for de-escalation techniques and provided a deep understanding of the intersection between legal processes and patient care, ensuring a high standard of treatment within a complex care environment.

As a member of the nursing team, the focus was on direct care and support of patients in accordance with their individual treatment plans. This focus was underpinned by extensive training and comprehensive classwork; all aimed at improving patient assessments and optimizing care. As such, I assessed, planned, implemented, and evaluated nursing care with an individual approach, successfully supporting their recovery and journey to wellness.