Stefanie Schellhas
Attica,MI
Summary
Psychiatric Registered Nurse with a proven track record at Michigan Department of Corrections, adept in mental health evaluation and employing de-escalation techniques. Demonstrated success in fostering patient safety, enhancing multidisciplinary collaboration, and streamlining operations. Excelled in crisis intervention and patient advocacy, significantly improving care outcomes.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Michigan Department of Corrections
03.2024 - Current
- 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.
- Oversaw care of suicidal patients and acted swiftly to reduce risk of harm to themselves or others.
- Worked closely with mental health specialists to modify care strategies based on symptom variations.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- 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.
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Munson Medical Center
01.2020 - 05.2021
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
- Streamlined emergency room operations by efficiently triaging patients according to the severity of their condition.
- Deescalated tense situations involving agitated patients or family members through active listening skills and empathetic responses.
Behavioral Health Therapist
HealthSource
08.2007 - 03.2008
- Evaluated treatment techniques after sufficient time periods to determine effectiveness for each client.
- Promoted a positive and inclusive environment during all therapy sessions, fostering a sense of belonging among participants.
- Administered assessments to evaluate patient needs and determine appropriate therapeutic interventions, leading to more effective treatments.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive care for patients, improving their quality of life.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Davenport University
Grand Rapids, MI05-2010
Bachelor of Arts - Therapy
Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI09-2007
Skills
- Mental health evaluation
- Direct patient care
- De-escalation techniques
- Self-care promotion
- Client education
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
- Time management
- Attention to detail
Timeline
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Michigan Department of Corrections
03.2024 - Current
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Munson Medical Center
01.2020 - 05.2021
Behavioral Health Therapist
HealthSource
08.2007 - 03.2008
Associate of Science - Nursing
Davenport University
Bachelor of Arts - Therapy
Central Michigan University
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