Analytical and strategic Behavioral Health Nurse with excellent problem-solving and time management skills. Organized, efficient and always willing to go extra mile to meet expectations.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Infirmary Nurse
Yescare/Riverside Regional Jail
04.2023 - Current
Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Travel Registered Nurse
All Medical Personnel
04.2021 - Current
Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
Assessed patient conditions by taking vital signs and evaluating symptoms to determine appropriate treatment.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop impactful treatment plans.
Documented all elements of care and updated patient charts and confidential files to reflect changes in care plans, interventions applied, and observations.
Provided medical care to patients in varied settings to offer patients best possible care regardless of location.
Utilized advanced medical technology to diagnose and treat varied illnesses and injuries.
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Night Shift Supervisor
Armor
11.2020 - 04.2021
Observed each team member to carry out duties and provided constructive criticism.
Maintained stock of products and ordered new products when stock was running low.
Assisted customers with complaints, questions and concerns.
Assigned each member of Number person team with specific daily tasks and responsibilities.
Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Evening Shift Supervisor
Nottoway Correctional Center
07.2020 - 11.2020
Trained new employees and delegated daily tasks and responsibilities.
Resolved customer complaints and issues and offered thoughtful solutions to maintain customer satisfaction.
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
Receiving Pharmacy Nurse
Nottoway Correctional Center
11.2019 - 11.2020
Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
Administered medications and injections to patients.
Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
Agency LPN
HealthForce Of Virginia
11.2016 - 11.2019
Observed patients under treatment to identify progress or side effects of medications.
Administered injections, prescribed medications and enemas and cleaned and dressed wounds to assist with basic medical care.
Cooperated with other agencies to provide continuity of care and implement comprehensive care plans.
Communicated with patient's family or friends to provide advice, comfort and release instructions.
LPN
Piedmont Geriatric Hospital
11.2016 - 11.2017
Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
LPN Team Lead
PHS/Corzion/Armor/Greenville Correctional
07.2010 - 11.2016
Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
Administered medications and performed basic and advanced patient assessments.
Measured patient vital signs such as blood pressure, pulse rate, and temperature to record information on patients' charts.
Psychiatric Nurse
World Wide Travel Staffing
06.2009 - 06.2010
Oversaw care of suicidal patients and acted swiftly to reduce risk of harm to themselves or others.
Explained useful coping methods to relieve depression and anxiety.
Educated patients and families about mental health, diagnoses and treatment options.
Responded to numerous volatile situations and violent outbreaks to restore safety and security of patients and staff.
Administered medication and treatments to patients to observe and record responses.
Performed patient assessments to monitor expected response to medications and altering treatment plans.
Psychiatric Nurse
Poplar Springs Hospital
07.2003 - 06.2009
Educated patients and families about mental health, diagnoses and treatment options.
Oversaw care of suicidal patients and acted swiftly to reduce risk of harm to themselves or others.
Responded to numerous volatile situations and violent outbreaks to restore safety and security of patients and staff.
Provided direct quality care to patients by monitoring, recording and evaluating psychiatric conditions.
Administered medication and treatments to patients to observe and record responses.
Performed patient assessments to monitor expected response to medications and altering treatment plans.
Facilitated group therapy sessions to provide additional support and guidance.
Monitored vital signs, nutritional intake and signs and symptoms of complications to report deviations to supervisor.
Education
Bsn - Nursing
Aspen University
Denver, CO
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
Halifax Community College
Weldon, NC
05.2014
Specialist In Psychology - Psychology
Southside Community College
Alberta, VA
05.2013
Lpn - Lpn
Vocational Education Extension Board
Hicksville, NY
08.1999
Skills
Medication Side Effect Knowledge
Interpersonal Communication Skills
Community Mental Health Programs
Adult Psychiatry
Mental Health Care
Quote
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