Steven Hadnagy RN
Chicago,IL
Summary
Dedicated and well-qualified PSYCH/SUBSTANCE ABUSE (DETOX) RN offering proven skills in patient care, medication administration and treatment implementation. Detail-oriented, responsive and proficient in routine care and emergency response. Offering 7+ year record in field and looking for challenging, travel position.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Agency RN
Humboldt Park Hospital
Chicago, IL
04.2024 - Current
- Conducted assessments, developed treatment plans and monitored progress.
- Collaborated with psychiatrists, psychologists and other healthcare professionals to ensure quality patient care.
- Performed psychosocial assessments, including histories and physicals.
- Educated patients and families on mental health topics such as stress management, coping skills and relapse prevention.
- Monitored medications for effectiveness and side effects, providing education about medication use to patients and families.
- Initiated crisis intervention when necessary to de-escalate situations or provide emotional support for individuals in distress.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient progress and treatment plans.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient information according to facility policies and procedures.
- Established trusting relationships with clients by maintaining professional boundaries while being empathetic towards their needs.
- Provided guidance on self-care practices such as relaxation techniques, nutrition counseling, exercise programs.
- Instructed staff members on proper safety protocols when working with emotionally disturbed patients.
- Advised family members on how best to support loved ones struggling with mental illness.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
- Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
Agency RN
MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center
Mason City, Iowa
11.2023 - 02.2024
Agency RN
Ingalls Memorial Hospital
Harvey, IL
05.2023 - 11.2023
Travel RN Psych/Substance Abuse Specialist
Pen Bay Medical CEnter
Rockland, ME
12.2022 - 04.2023
- Monitored adult patients with acute alcohol and opiate withdrawal and administered PRN Medications accordingly.
- Cared for adult patients with various acute psychiatric conditions and dispensed medications according to physician's orders.
Travel RN, Psych ED
Maine Medical Center
Portland, ME
08.2022 - 11.2022
- Cared for patients in locked acute psychiatric unit in large emergency department. (APU)
- Cared for patients of all age groups including patients with Autism Spectrum disorders and intellectual delays.
Travel RN, Psych
Kansas University Medical Center Strawberry Hill
Kansas City, KS
04.2022 - 07.2022
- Large stand-alone facility with acute and sub-acute psychiatric disorders.
Charge Nurse
AMITA Health Harborview Recovery Center
Chicago, IL
08.2021 - 04.2022
- Cared for patients recovering from Alcohol, Opiate, Benzodiazepine, and Cocaine abuse. Monitored patients for withdrawal symptoms and administered appropriate medications according to CIWA and COWS protocols.
Charge Nurse/Staff Nurse Behavioral Health
AMITA Health St. Joseph Hospital Chicago
Chicago, IL
04.2019 - 04.2022
- Implemented behavioral management interventions to defuse and de-escalate volatile situations.
- Monitored behavioral and psychosocial responses to nursing intervention with assigned patient load.
- Administered medications to patients to decrease risk of aggression and treat symptomology.
- Documented assessments, interventions, evaluations and progress toward outcomes in patient records.
Staff Nurse/Charge Nurse
Mount Sinai Hospital
Chicago, IL
05.2015 - 04.2019
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Aspen University
Denver, CO08-2025
Associate of Science - Nursing
Malcolm X College/City Colleges of Chicago
Chicago, IL05.2014
Skills
- Patient Care Assignment
- Staff Supervision
- Ward Oversight
- Nursing Care Coordination
- Team Leadership
- Mentoring and Coaching
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Licensed RN
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Rapport Building
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Medication Administration
- Decision Making
- Training and Development
- Care Plan Management
- Compassionate and Caring
- Attention to Detail
- Patient Care Oversight
- Critical Thinking
- Accurate Documentation
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Creative Problem Solving
- Care Coordination
- Clear Patient Communication
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Patient Care Assessment
- Treatment Preparation
Certification
- RN License: Illinois , Indiana , Wisconsin, Kansas, Maine
- BLS, ACLS, TNCC
- CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) trained/certified
- EPIC and MEDITECH EMR proficient
Timeline
Agency RN
Humboldt Park Hospital
04.2024 - Current
Agency RN
MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center
11.2023 - 02.2024
Agency RN
Ingalls Memorial Hospital
05.2023 - 11.2023
Travel RN Psych/Substance Abuse Specialist
Pen Bay Medical CEnter
12.2022 - 04.2023
Travel RN, Psych ED
Maine Medical Center
08.2022 - 11.2022
Travel RN, Psych
Kansas University Medical Center Strawberry Hill
04.2022 - 07.2022
Charge Nurse
AMITA Health Harborview Recovery Center
08.2021 - 04.2022
Charge Nurse/Staff Nurse Behavioral Health
AMITA Health St. Joseph Hospital Chicago
04.2019 - 04.2022
Staff Nurse/Charge Nurse
Mount Sinai Hospital
05.2015 - 04.2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Aspen University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Malcolm X College/City Colleges of Chicago
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