Stacy Chamberlain
East Liverpool,Ohio
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Heritage Valley Health System, excelling in medication administration and patient advocacy. Proven ability to enhance patient satisfaction through compassionate care and effective communication. Skilled in crisis intervention and treatment planning, fostering a safe environment for diverse patient populations. Committed to delivering high-quality psychiatric care.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Heritage Valley Health System - Beaver Hospital
08.2018 - Current
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure optimal psychiatric care.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to evaluate mental health conditions and treatment needs.
- Developed and implemented individualized care plans in collaboration with interdisciplinary teams.
- Educated patients and families on coping strategies, medication management, and mental health resources.
- Mentored junior nursing staff, enhancing team performance through shared knowledge and best practices.
- Responded to numerous volatile situations and violent outbreaks to restore safety and security of patients and staff.
- Ensured patient safety by closely monitoring behaviors, administering medications as prescribed, and intervening during incidents of aggression or self harm.
- Monitored primary care needs for patients to coordinate access to appropriate providers.
- Oversaw care of suicidal patients and acted swiftly to reduce risk of harm to themselves or others.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Increased patient satisfaction scores by actively listening to concerns, addressing needs, and providing empathetic support during crisis situations.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Monitored vital signs, nutritional intake and signs and symptoms of complications to report deviations to supervisor.
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Prime Time Healthcare-Travel-River Bend Hospital
12.2023 - 08.2024
- Collaborated proactively with psychiatrists to adjust treatment plans based on observed changes in symptoms or behavior patterns among patients.
- Promoted a therapeutic environment by establishing rapport, maintaining boundaries, and fostering open communication with patients and families.
- Explained useful coping methods to relieve depression and anxiety.
- Administered medication and treatments to patients to observe and record responses.
- Performed patient assessments to monitor expected response to medications and altering treatment plans.
- Provided direct quality care to patients by monitoring, recording and evaluating psychiatric conditions.
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Prime Time Healthcare- Travel- Central State Hospital
08.2023 - 11.2023
- Led crisis intervention sessions, providing immediate support to patients in distressing situations.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to improve operational workflows within psychiatric units.
- Built trust with patients from various cultural backgrounds through culturally competent care practices tailored to individual needs.
- Ensured patient safety by closely monitoring behaviors, administering medications as prescribed, and intervening during incidents of aggression or selfharm.
- Demonstrated adaptability by providing coverage in various psychiatric units as needed, maintaining high standards of care across diverse patient populations.
Registered Nurse Clinical Supervisor
Heritage Valley Health System - Beaver/Psychiatric Unit
12.2021 - 08.2023
- Supervised clinical staff to ensure compliance with psychiatric care standards.
- Developed and implemented patient care protocols to enhance therapeutic outcomes.
- Conducted regular performance evaluations and provided mentorship to nursing staff.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to optimize treatment plans for patients.
- Managed daily operations of the psychiatric unit, ensuring optimal resource allocation.
- Championed patient advocacy efforts by addressing concerns promptly and working closely with families to ensure their needs were met throughout the treatment process.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory standards by maintaining accurate documentation and timely reporting requirements for all clinical activities.
- Optimized scheduling systems to increase efficiency while ensuring adequate staffing levels during peak times or high census periods in the unit.
- Successfully managed challenging situations involving patients or families, employing conflict resolution skills to address concerns professionally and effectively.
Clinical Trainer
Primary Health Network
03.2018 - 08.2018
- Developed and delivered training programs for clinical staff to enhance patient care practices.
- Implemented evaluation methods to assess training effectiveness and identify areas for improvement.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to align training initiatives with organizational goals.
- Mentored new trainers, fostering knowledge sharing and professional development within the team.
- Coordinated continuous education opportunities for staff, promoting ongoing learning and skill advancement.
- Led workshops on best practices in patient management, enhancing overall service delivery quality.
- Enhanced trainee engagement with interactive learning tools and real-world case studies.
Registered Nurse, Medical and Psychiatric
Primary Health Network
01.2012 - 08.2018
- Administered patient care and medications following established protocols to ensure safety and compliance.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for patients.
- Mentored junior nurses and nursing students, enhancing clinical skills and fostering professional development.
- Conducted comprehensive patient assessments to identify needs and prioritize care interventions effectively.
- Utilized electronic health record systems for accurate documentation, ensuring efficient information exchange among care teams.
- Educated patients and families on post-discharge care plans, promoting adherence to treatment regimens for optimal recovery.
- 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.
Education
Bachelor of Science - RN To BSN
Ohio University
Athens, Ohio, OH08-2017
Associate of Science - Nursing Science
Kent State University
East Liverpool, Ohio, OH05-2011
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Patient assessment
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient education and counseling
- Clinical judgment
- Patient and family advocacy
- Infection control measures
- Patient care
- Taking vitals
- Critical care
- Collecting vitals
- Nursing staff leadership
- Medication distribution
- Precepting
- Patient discharge
- Lab result interpretation
- Team coordination
- Compassion and empathy
- Patient monitoring
- Wound care
- Complex Problem-solving
- Proper catheter insertion/removal
- Intake and discharge
- Emergency response
- Maintaining privacy
- Relationship building
- Vaccine administration
- Chart updating
- Diabetes management
- Insulin medication assistance
- EMR / EHR
- ADL assistance
- Patient counseling
- Staff supervision
- Personal care needs
- Setting up referrals
- Supply restocking
- Call triaging
- Appointment scheduling
- Medical evaluation
- At-risk patient care
- Seizure management
- Family advocacy
- Preventive health
- Mental health nursing
- Managing deadlines
- Medical records management
- Removing sutures
- Mobility assistance
- Oxygen saturation standards
- Geriatric nursing
- Case management
- Acute care expertise
- Health screening
- Emotional intelligence
- HIPAA education
- Emergency care
- Administering immunizations
- Data collection
- Emotional awareness
- Treatment Planning
- Emergency procedures
- Chest pain management
- Patient relations
- Diabetes and nutrition education
- Medical assessment
- EMR systems
Timeline
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Prime Time Healthcare-Travel-River Bend Hospital
12.2023 - 08.2024
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Prime Time Healthcare- Travel- Central State Hospital
08.2023 - 11.2023
Registered Nurse Clinical Supervisor
Heritage Valley Health System - Beaver/Psychiatric Unit
12.2021 - 08.2023
Registered Nurse
Heritage Valley Health System - Beaver Hospital
08.2018 - Current
Clinical Trainer
Primary Health Network
03.2018 - 08.2018
Registered Nurse, Medical and Psychiatric
Primary Health Network
01.2012 - 08.2018
Bachelor of Science - RN To BSN
Ohio University
Associate of Science - Nursing Science
Kent State University