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SYNDIE BERRETTE

St Cloud,FL

Summary

Resourceful Registered Nurse committed to providing excellent care to patients of all ages. Expertise in performing admission assessments and discharges and participating in crisis interventions. Kind and caring professional with 6 years of experience monitoring treatment of patients diagnosed with disabilities, illnesses and distress.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Psychiatric Staff Nurse

University Behavioral Center
Orlando, FL
06.2018 - Current
  • University Behavioral Center Provided and implemented individualized care plans to meet patient's specific needs
  • Administered medications, including antidepressant, antipsychotics and mood stabilizers as directed by physicians and documented as appropriate Explained useful coping methods to relieve depression and anxiety, including meditation and yoga
  • Educated patients aged from 18 to 75 on good health practices and ways to avoid self-harm
  • Encouraged creative thinking, problem solving, and empowerment as part of facility management group to improve morale and teamwork

Registered Nurse

Raritan Bay Medical Center
Perth Amboy, NJ
11.2017 - 06.2018
  • Agency (Accountable Healthcare Staffing)
  • Conduct intake assessments through interviews with patients and relatives to gather case history
  • Administer and notes reactions to psychotropic drugs and other medications
  • Plan and provide nursing care for assigned patients
  • Assist client in understanding nature of emotional disturbances and accepting need for treatment
  • Consult with psychiatrists and other behavioral health staff in designing appropriate treatment plans for clients
  • Minimized hospital stays with recovery-centered approaches, reducing in-patient stay length 40% on average

Registered Nurse

Newark Beth Israel Medical Center
Newark, NJ
04.2016 - 06.2018
  • Conduct intake assessments through interviews with patients and relatives to gather case history
  • Administer and note reactions to psychotropic drugs and other medications
  • Plan and provide nursing care for assigned patients
  • Assist client in understanding nature of emotional disturbances and accepting need for treatment
  • Performed therapeutic group as per unit policy Consult with psychiatrists and other behavioral health staff in designing appropriate treatment plans for clients

Community Registered Nurse

Bridgeway Rehabilitations Services
Elizabeth, NJ
06.2016 - 05.2018
  • Developed, implemented, and monitored the individualized Person-Centered Plan (PCP) for up to 35 consumers in order to meet their community integration and service coordination goals
  • Assisted consumers in accessing benefits and services by providing information and education about community resources
  • Provided crisis intervention, guidance, and supportive counseling
  • Advocated for and promote full inclusion of individuals with disabilities in all opportunities in community
  • Educated and worked with patients to help them navigate the healthcare system and adhere to their care plan
  • Scheduled appointments and transported patients to medical facilities using company transportation

Staff Registered Nurse

John Hopkins Medical Center
Baltimore, MD
11.2015 - 02.2016
  • As travel Nurse under contract of ( Supplemental Health care Staffing) Assess, and provide appropriate nursing care to assigned patients
  • Administer and notes reactions to psychotropic drugs and other medications
  • Performed assessment for signs and symptoms of ETOH and drugs withdrawals using appropriate scales such as CIWA and CINA
  • Document all patient information on medical charts and follows physician's written orders
  • Lead therapeutic group as per unit policy
  • Consult with psychiatrists and other behavioral health staff in designing appropriate

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Mississippi College
Clinton, MS
12.2014

Skills

  • Documentation and reporting
  • Patient education
  • Medication Administration
  • First Aid/CPR
  • Supervision
  • Communications
  • Team management
  • Daily patient care

Accomplishments

  • Supervised team of 25 staff members.

Timeline

Psychiatric Staff Nurse

University Behavioral Center
06.2018 - Current

Registered Nurse

Raritan Bay Medical Center
11.2017 - 06.2018

Community Registered Nurse

Bridgeway Rehabilitations Services
06.2016 - 05.2018

Registered Nurse

Newark Beth Israel Medical Center
04.2016 - 06.2018

Staff Registered Nurse

John Hopkins Medical Center
11.2015 - 02.2016

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Mississippi College

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