Scott Timothy
Registered Nurse
Portland,CT
Summary
Patient-oriented Registered Nurse with 30 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, crisis intervention, management of aggressive behaviors, and staff supervision. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise with Mental Health, Forensic Mental Health specialty.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
State Of Connecticut Whiting Forensic Hospital
11.2002 - 01.2023
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- 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 critically aggressive behaviors using techniques learned and approved in psychiatric in patient setting.
- Administered medications as prescribed by unit psychiatrist.
- Provided education to patients regarding their medication and evaluated the effects of medications and side effects.
- Participated in de-escalation technique skill building with patients to help them self regulate and regain control.
- Supervised Mental Health Assistants and ensured nursing assignments were completed in a timely fashion.
- Reported patient care concerns directly to nursing supervisor throughout shift.
- Participated in admissions, discharges and transfers.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Registered Nurse
State Of Conn. Cedarcrest Hospital
06.1999 - 11.2002
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
- Supervised Mental Health Assistants and ensure that nursing assignments were completed in a timely fashion.
- Managed aggressive patient behaviors using techniques learned and approved by facility.
Registered Nurse
Gaylord Hospital
10.1993 - 06.1999
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing Healthcare
Naugatuck Valley Community College
Waterbury, CT06.1993
Skills
- Gastrostomy Tube Care
- Staff Supervision
- Body Mechanics Knowledge
- Psychiatric Inpatient Care
- Management of aggressive behaviors
- Diabetes and Nutrition Education
- Emergency Procedures
- Intakes and Discharges
- Patient Education
- Pain Management
- Medication Administration
- Insulin Medication Assistance
- Mental Health Care
Timeline
Registered Nurse
State Of Connecticut Whiting Forensic Hospital
11.2002 - 01.2023
Registered Nurse
State Of Conn. Cedarcrest Hospital
06.1999 - 11.2002
Registered Nurse
Gaylord Hospital
10.1993 - 06.1999
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing Healthcare
Naugatuck Valley Community College
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