Performed patient assessments to monitor expected response to medications and altering treatment plans.
Oversaw care of suicidal patients and acted swiftly to reduce risk of harm to themselves or others.
Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
Administered medication and treatments to patients to observe and record responses.
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Tri-County Behavioral Healthcare
05.2023 - 07.2024
Performed patient assessments to monitor expected response to medications and altering treatment plans.
Oversaw care of suicidal patients and acted swiftly to reduce risk of harm to themselves or others.
Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
Administered medication and treatments to patients to observe and record responses.
Explained useful coping methods to relieve depression and anxiety.
Streamlined documentation processes to maintain accurate patient records while maximizing time spent on direct care activities.
Provided direct quality care to patients by monitoring, recording and evaluating psychiatric conditions.
Optimized clinical decision-making by conducting thorough psychosocial assessments upon admission and throughout patients'' stays.
Monitored primary care needs for patients to coordinate access to appropriate providers.
Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices within the field of mental health nursing.
Promoted a therapeutic environment by establishing rapport, maintaining boundaries, and fostering open communication with patients and families.
Ensured patient safety by closely monitoring behaviors, administering medications as prescribed, and intervening during incidents of aggression or selfharm.
Contributed to improved team morale by demonstrating a positive attitude, supporting colleagues during challenging situations, and celebrating shared successes.
Served as a resource for nursing staff, providing guidance in the application of evidence-based practices in the psychiatric setting.
RN - SAHA Psychiatric Unit, ED
HCA Houston West
12.2022 - 03.2023
Admissions and Discharges of psychiatric patients in the emergency department
Medication passes for patients
Assessing patients and making recommendations for treatment to ED physicians
Filing OPC's following patients being placed on EDO's
De-escalating patients and using therapeutic communication in their treatment
Educating patient on medication and discharge orders
Performing rapid COVID and PCR testing
Filing MOT's for patient transfer
Consulting with psychiatrists for patient's treatment plans
Director of Nursing- Psychiatric Care
Aspire Behavioral Health Hospital
01.2022 - 03.2022
Overseeing staff of over twenty nurses and mental health technicians on our unit
Implementing and developing policy and procedures to ensure compliance
Creating and maintaining staff schedules
Working with physicians, social workers and ancillary services to coordinate patient care
Working with our pharmacist to initiate changes to our medication delivery format
Holding staff meetings to address unit issues, gain staff feedback and input and create plans of change for said issues
Interviewing potential employees
Working with outside entities, such as Labcorp and Medhost, to enhance delivery systems for patient care
Meeting with our compliance officer to address patient care issues and formulating a response to rectify any matters
Providing compassion and kindness to my patients and their families and ensuring that they are treated with dignity and respect
Providing community resource linkage,( via meeting with marketing from outside entities ) to my patients and their families to assist them in navigating their mental health issues or that of a loved ones
House Supervisor - Psychiatric Care
Aspire Behavioral Health Hospital
08.2021 - 01.2022
Manages overtime and unit staffing for all nursing staff based on budget, patient acuity and census on a daily basis
Utilizes the nursing process and approved standards of care and practice to provide quality individualized nursing care
Participated in the development, implementation, and outcome monitoring of the nursing services
Assists with the implementation and monitoring of the nursing schedule
Assisting with hospital inventory
Communicates staffing decisions to CNO
Registered Nurse - Psychiatric Care
Aspire Behavioral Health Hospital
03.2020 - 08.2021
Perform admission assessments on pt.'s to gather psychosocial, medical and demographic information to ascertain level of observation
Implement primary and preventative care to manage acute and chronic conditions and health care concerns of psychiatric patients in a comprehensive manner
Perform environmental rounds to ensure patient room safety
Participate in and give hand off report to oncoming shifts
Assessing up to 24 patients each shift, evaluating their mood, thought processes and behavior and documenting findings in their charts
Providing continuity of care with our social workers by encouraging patients to attend groups and utilize healthy coping skills while on our unit
Providing a safe and therapeutic environment for the patients, while supporting their individualized treatment plans
Monitoring patients for threats of harm to self and others
Performing skin assessments for patients and documenting findings
Performing medicine reconciliation and contacting attending physicians for review
Administering oral and IM pharmaceuticals for therapeutic interventions
Maintaining complete and accurate medical records
Modifying treatment plans where indicated
Providing educational, emotional and psychological support to patient's and their families
Collaborating with the medical team on patient status
A thorough understanding of HIPPA and privacy policies
Ability to delegate duties to medical techs
Ability to work in a fast paced environment, and to routinely multitask duties
Ability to stay calm and focused in volatile atmospheres and de-escalate situations to ensure patient and staff safety
Implementing detox protocols per physician orders and following up on effectiveness
Educating patients on medicine compliance and treatment plan adherence
Seeking out consultation within our medical staff to ensure best practices for patient care
Substance Abuse Therapist
Alcohol Education Centers
06.2004 - 07.2012
Complete and maintain accurate records or reports regarding the patients' histories and progress, services provided, or other required information
Counsel clients or patients, individually or in group sessions, to assist in overcoming dependencies, adjusting to life, or making changes
Develop client treatment plans based on research, clinical experience, and client histories
Conduct chemical dependency program orientation sessions
Participate in case conferences or staff meetings
Review and evaluate clients' progress in relation to measurable goals described in treatment and care plans
Interview clients, review records, and confer with other professionals to evaluate individuals' mental and physical condition and to determine their suitability for participation in a specific program
Intervene as an advocate for clients or patients to resolve emergency problems in crisis situations
Modify treatment plans to comply with changes in client status
Provide clients or family members with information about addiction issues and about available services or programs, making appropriate referrals when necessary
Coordinate activities with courts, probation officers, community services, or other post-treatment agencies
Provided client education in group settings
Medical Social Worker
Professional Home Health
10.2000 - 10.2001
Collaborate with other professionals to evaluate patients' medical or physical condition and to assess client needs
Refer patient, or family to community resources to assist in recovery from physical illness and to provide access to services such as financial assistance, legal aid, and housing
Utilize consultation data and social work experience to plan and coordinate client or patient care and rehabilitation, following through to ensure service efficacy
Plan discharge from care facility to home or other care facility
Organize support groups or counsel family members to assist them in understanding, dealing with, and supporting the client or patient
Modify treatment plans to comply with changes in clients' status
Monitor, evaluate, and record client progress according to measurable goals described in treatment and care plan
Identify environmental impediments to client or patient progress through interviews and review of patient records
Supervise and direct other workers providing services to clients or patients
Assisted in Healthcare Review application and approval for home health services
Substance Abuse Therapist
Corbin Professional Associates
06.1999 - 06.2000
Complete and maintain accurate records or reports regarding the patients' histories and progress, services provided, or other required information
Counsel clients or patients, individually or in group sessions, to assist in overcoming dependencies, adjusting to life, or making changes
Develop client treatment plans based on research, clinical experience, and client histories
Conduct chemical dependency program orientation sessions
Coordinate counseling efforts with mental health professionals or other health professionals, such as doctors, nurses, or social workers
Review and evaluate clients' progress in relation to measurable goals described in treatment and care plans
Interview clients, review records, and confer with other professionals to evaluate individuals' mental and physical condition and to determine their suitability for participation in a specific program
Develop therapeutic treatment plans based on clients' interests, abilities, and needs
Assess individuals' degree of drug dependency by collecting and analyzing urine samples
Analyze data such as interview notes, test results, and reference manuals to identify symptoms and to diagnose the nature of clients' problems
Modify treatment plans to comply with changes in client status
Provide clients or family members with information about addiction issues and about available services or programs, making appropriate referrals when necessary
Counsel family members to assist them in understanding, dealing with, and supporting clients or patients
Education
Masters of Science - Nursing
MOUNT ST. JOSEPH UNIVERSITY
Cincinnati, OH
12.2015
Bachelors of Science - Psychology
UNION COLLEGE
Barbourville, KY
05.1999
Associate of Applied Science - Criminal Justice
UNION COLLEGE
Barbourville, KY
12.1998
Clinicalrotations
St. Elizabeth Healthcare, Ft. Thomas, KY, Medical/Surgical Unit
Mercy West Hospital, Cincinnati, OH, Medical/Surgical Unit
Linder Center of Hope, Mason, OH, Psychiatric Unit
St. Elizabeth Healthcare, Edgewood, KY, Medical/Surgical Unit
University of Cincinnati Hospital, Cincinnati, OH, Labor/Delivery Unit
Cincinnati Children's Hospital, Cincinnati, OH, A4 North Transplant Unit
Mercy Hospital Fairfield, Cincinnati, OH, Critical Care/ CVA Unit
Volunteer Experience
Emergency Department Shadowing Program at St. Joseph Hospital/Kentucky One Healthcare, 06/01/13, 07/01/13, Spent a total of 30 hours shadowing nurses and physicians in the emergency department of three different hospital campuses.