Selena Falk
El Cajon,CA
Summary
I am a Registered Nurse with a background in psychiatric nursing who believes in the efficacy of psychedelics as an adjunct to therapy. I am a caring and compassionate professional who is dedicated to learning new pathways to promote healing and health.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Public Health Nurse
County of San Diego-California Children's Services
San Diego
08.2022 - Current
- Case Management and approval/denial of necessary services for medically complex pediatric patients ages 0-21
- Conduct online training classes for various hospitals and providers throughout the county
- Customer service for internal and external clients
- Coordinate with clerical, financial, medical and social work staff to ensure patient and family needs are met
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
San Diego County Psychiatric Hospital
San Diego, CA
10.2019 - 08.2022
- Acted as Charge, Triage and Staff RN in the Emergency Unit (EPU) on a rotating basis
- Conducted physical, mental and psychosocial assessments to determine appropriate interventions
- Administered medications according to physician orders and assessed responses, reporting any adverse reactions.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss treatment plans and goals to ensure optimal patient outcomes
- Advised family members and patients on available community resources
- Assisted with crisis intervention when needed throughout the hospital.
RN, Medical-Surgical and Stroke Unit
Yuma Regional Medical Center
Yuma, AZ
03.2019 - 09.2019
- Administered the NIH stroke scale during emergencies in other units
- Administered neuro checks and other stroke-specific interventions for patients who'd suffered a stroke.
- Provided direct nursing care to patients
- Maintained accurate and confidential documentation in the EMR
- Advocated for patients' basic rights, values, and beliefs.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments and developed care plans.
- Educated patients on health maintenance, disease prevention, and treatment options.
CNA and Charge RN
Reo Vista Healthcare Center
San Diego, CA
06.2018 - 06.2019
- Worked as a CNA 6/2018-10/2018, then worked as a third-shift Charge RN
- Patient assignments and supervision of 4 LVNs and 8-11 CNAs nightly, sometimes while concurrently carrying a load of 15-20 patients
- IV medication administration for all patients
- Critical thinking and coordination with MDs, Hospice, EMTs
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Maintained accurate documentation in the EMR
Human Services Specialist
County of San Diego-California Children's Services
San Diego, CA
09.2003 - 02.2017
- Conducted financial reviews and processed cases for eligible, medically complex pediatric patients
- Carried a specialized caseload consisting of patients at Rady Children's Hospital, Sharp Mary Birch Hospital, and UCSD
- Case management for families on the Palliative Care Waiver and Orthodontia programs
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
National University
San Diego, CA05-2018
Bachelor of Arts - English
San Diego State University
San Diego, CA06-2002
Bachelor of Arts - Theatre Arts
San Diego State University
San Diego, CA06-2002
Associate of Arts - English
Grossmont Community College
La Mesa, CA05-1997
Skills
- Strong communication skills
- Superb writer and editor
- Direct Patient Care
- Education material creation
- Relationship Building
- Cultural Sensitivity
- Team Oversight
- Program implementation
- Case Management
- Mental Health Support
- Analytical Thinking
- Medical Terminology
- Heartsaver CPR AED
Affiliations
- I am a self-published author who has written five novels in the fantasy and satire genres
- I have played ukulele since 2012
- I enjoy singing and performing for friends and family
Certification
- 95179109: CA RN license expires 4/30/26
- PHN563134: CA PHN Certificate expires 4/30/26
References
- Anne Forsythe-Public Health Nurse Manager, California Children's Services, (858) 386-8370
- Grace Howard-Assistant Director of Nursing, San Diego County Psychiatric Hospital, (619) 692-8225
Timeline
Senior Public Health Nurse
County of San Diego-California Children's Services
08.2022 - Current
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
San Diego County Psychiatric Hospital
10.2019 - 08.2022
RN, Medical-Surgical and Stroke Unit
Yuma Regional Medical Center
03.2019 - 09.2019
CNA and Charge RN
Reo Vista Healthcare Center
06.2018 - 06.2019
Human Services Specialist
County of San Diego-California Children's Services
09.2003 - 02.2017
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
National University
Bachelor of Arts - English
San Diego State University
Bachelor of Arts - Theatre Arts
San Diego State University
Associate of Arts - English
Grossmont Community College
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