SHARBEK SHAHIJANI

• Collaborated with physicians, case managers, and other healthcare professionals to expedite appropriate hospice referrals and admissions.
• Delivered compassionate, patient-centered care to individuals in home health and hospice settings, focusing on quality of life and symptom management.
• Assessed patient conditions, coordinated care plans, and provided emotional support to patients and families.
• Administered medications, performed wound care, and ensured

adherence to care protocols.

• Conducted 10+ rapid psychiatric assessments and triaged individuals presenting with acute mental health crises in a high-pressure environment, ensuring timely intervention and appropriate care.
• Prescribe and assess therapeutic effects of psychotropic medications for 20+ patients daily, monitoring for adverse effects and adjusting treatment plans as necessary.
• Collaborated with psychiatrists, nurse practitioners, social workers, and crisis teams to facilitate safe patient transitions and coordinate follow-up care plans.
• Conducted thorough patient assessments and developed individualized treatment plans while implementing safety protocols, including suicide precautions and confidentiality standards for 50+ patients.

• Conducted detailed psychiatric assessments and collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to create tailored treatment plans for diverse patient populations.
• Assessed efficacy and side effects of psychotropic medications in 30+ patients on a weekly basis, ensuring optimal treatment adjustments and patient safety.
• Conducted comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, monitored vital signs, and administered medications for acute mental health cases.

• Performed patient assessments including vital signs, mental status, and risk for harm to self or others Assisted in managing patients experiencing acute psychiatric crises, including agitation, psychosis, and substance intoxication/withdrawal.
• Maintained patient safety through continuous observation, suicide precautions, and de-escalation techniques.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary team including nurses, physicians, and psychiatric providers to implement patient care plans.

• Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
• Communicated with patients about pain, comfort and needs during transportation and preliminary medical care.
• Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
• Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.