Sylvia Lawson

• Educated patients and caregivers of management of Depression, Anxiety, Bipolar disorders, Schizophrenia, Opiate/Alcohol withdrawal, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and Outpatient Community Resources
• Performed triage on incoming patients to Behavioral Health Unit and determined severity of risk for harm to self and others, adverse side effects from prescribed medications and medical issues
• Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of acute psychiatric behaviors and conditions, and updated Psychiatrist, Hospitalist and clinical interdisciplinary teams with current information.
• Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute medical incidents of suicidal attempts via overdose, substance abuse, and chronic medical conditions to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies
• Notified security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations. Strong Leadership with ability to delegate nursing staff for support during restraint/seclusion ot prevent injury to patient, staff and peers.

• Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
• Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies. Communication with physicians regarding adverse patient event, abnormal labs and acute charge in patient status.
• Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
• Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
• Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.

• Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
• Monitored patient reactions after administering medications
• Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
• Left nursing position during orientation phase. Felt my work experience was more effective in adult treatment setting

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• Responsible for management of facility, intake calls, delegations of patient admissions during night shift Attended required administrative meetings
• Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
• Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
• Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
• Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground. Submitted written reports to senior management with shift overview, staffing, incident reports.
• Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.

• Nurse Manager (forensic) Direct Supervision LPN nursing staff, nursing education, emergency care, hiriing and staff disclipine.
• Weekly meeting with Jail Administrator team members and Social Workers to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies. for management of inmates with long-term illness, psychiatric issues.
• Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
• Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.

• Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking, and administration.
• Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
• Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
• Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.

• Provided daily medical care of inmates recovering from chronic medical illness, injury, pregnancy, drug/alcohol withdrawal and forensic patient. Hamilton County Justice able to house up 10 1,000 men & women.
• Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms. Acute medical emergencies sent to local hospital for emergency medical care and stabilization
• Monitored patient reactions after administering medications
• Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.

• Managed caseload of 5-7 patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care.
• Started intravenous fluids, administered medications, and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
• Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
• Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
• Performed emergency medical procedures such as BLS, and other condition stabilizing interventions.
• Monitored hemodynamic variances to identify signs of life-threatening complications.