Shanesa Russell
Lorain,OH
Summary
Adept at psychiatric assessment and fostering multidisciplinary team collaboration, I significantly enhanced patient outcomes and staff proficiency during my tenure at Clear Vista Behavioral Hospital. Leveraging expertise in mental health counseling and de-escalation techniques, I contributed to quality improvement initiatives and educational program advancements, underscoring my commitment to clinical excellence by providing compassionate care, and excellent care to patients of all ages.
Expertise in performing admission assessments and discharges and participating in crisis interventions.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Inpatient Psychiatric Unit
Clear Vista Behavioral Hospital
04.2024 - Current
- Managed challenging behaviors effectively through de-escalation techniques and implementation of behavior management plans.
- Conducted suicide risk assessments routinely to identify high-risk individuals in need of additional intervention or monitoring within the facility setting.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to identify subtle changes in patient behaviors or symptoms that may indicate a need for immediate intervention or reassessment of treatment plans.
- Administered medication and treatments to patients to observe and record responses.
Nurse Educator
Ministry of Public Health (School of Nursing)
09.2022 - 12.2023
- Contributed educational and clinical expertise to help optimize training courses and boost student learning.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for the development and implementation of evidence-based practice initiatives.
- Increased collaboration among nursing staff, promoting shared decision-making and improved patient outcomes through targeted educational initiatives.
Nurse Educator
Guyana Help the Kids Foundation
07.2022 - 12.2023
- Assessed competency levels among nursing staff, identifying areas of improvement for targeted interventions.
- Promoted professional growth among nursing staff through continuous education opportunities, conferences, and workshops.
- Contributed educational and clinical expertise to help optimize training courses and boost student learning.
- Established a supportive learning environment by providing guidance and mentorship to nursing staff.
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation
12.2014 - 12.2023
- Handled ventilator support, feeding tubes and central lines.
- Demonstrated advanced critical thinking skills while managing complex clinical situations involving multiple organ systems failures in critically ill patients.
- Identified patients' current needs through careful observation, vitals monitoring and discussions with loved ones or patients.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Education
Master of Science - Advance Practice Nurse Adult Gerontology
University of Rio Grande And Community College
Salem, OH12-2026
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Guyana
Georgetown, Guyana12-2021
Associate of Science - Neonatal Intensive Care Nursing
Guyana Help The Kids Foundation
Georgetown, Guyana12-2016
Associate of Science - Nursing
Georgetown School of Nursing
Georgetown, Guyana09-2016
Skills
- Psychiatric assessment
- Clinical documentation
- Self-harm prevention
- Mental health counseling
- Behavioral management
- Quality improvement
- Multidisciplinary team collaboration
- De-escalation techniques
Languages
English
Full Professional
Interests
- I enjoy cooking for friends and family gatherings
- Learning new cooking techniques and expanding my culinary skills
- Passionate about balancing physical health with mental and emotional wellness
- Reading
- Watching Movies and TV Shows
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Inpatient Psychiatric Unit
Clear Vista Behavioral Hospital
04.2024 - Current
Nurse Educator
Ministry of Public Health (School of Nursing)
09.2022 - 12.2023
Nurse Educator
Guyana Help the Kids Foundation
07.2022 - 12.2023
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation
12.2014 - 12.2023
Master of Science - Advance Practice Nurse Adult Gerontology
University of Rio Grande And Community College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Guyana
Associate of Science - Neonatal Intensive Care Nursing
Guyana Help The Kids Foundation
Associate of Science - Nursing
Georgetown School of Nursing
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