Tara Collins
Mission Viejo,CA
Summary
Experienced nursing professional bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Proficient in updating charts, monitoring medications and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities. Highly-motivated with a desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Behavioral Health Nurse
Anaheim Community Hospital
Anaheim
09.2023 - Current
- Advised physicians regarding the use of psychotropic medications for different diagnoses.
- Supported families dealing with difficult decisions surrounding involuntary commitment laws or guardianship issues.
- Assessed risk factors associated with mental illness and provided appropriate interventions to mitigate potential harm.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate holistic treatment plans for patients in acute psychiatric settings.
- Facilitated psychoeducational groups on topics related to mental health awareness and coping strategies.
- Participated in clinical rounds to discuss cases with physicians and other healthcare team members.
Health Facility Evaluator Nurse
CDPH
Orange, CA
08.2022 - 08.2023
- Develops and presents both written and verbal testimony to provide support for civil monetary penalties
- Conducts inspections, investigations, surveys, and evaluations of health facilities for conformity with licensing and certification requirements of CDPH and State and Federal Laws, rules, and regulations relating to medical care
- Reviews patient records to ensure accuracy and compliance with regulations.
- Maintains up-to-date knowledge of healthcare laws and regulations related to the health facility's operations.
Psych Registered Nurse
Metropolitan State Hospital
Norwalk, CA
07.2010 - 07.2022
- Developed and implemented patient care plans, including assessment of physical, psychosocial, cultural, spiritual needs.
- Provided direct patient care for patients suffering from mental health disorders such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder and schizophrenia.
- Assessed risk factors associated with mental illness and provided appropriate interventions to mitigate potential harm.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate holistic treatment plans for patients in acute psychiatric settings.
- Monitored patient progress during their course of treatment by assessing changes in behavior or mood symptoms.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all patient encounters in accordance with organizational policies and procedures.
- Provided crisis intervention services when needed to deescalate situations involving agitated or violent patients.
- Participated in weekly clinical case conferences with interdisciplinary team members to discuss complex cases and develop comprehensive treatment plans.
- Provided emotional support for patients struggling with feelings of distress or hopelessness due to their diagnosis.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing Education
California State University - Dominguez Hills
Carson, CA05.2015
Associate of Science - Nursing
Saddleback College
Mission Viejo, CA05.2009
Cognitive Science
University of California Irvine
Irvine, CA06.2003
Skills
- Patient Education
- Patient Observation
- Substance Abuse Knowledge
- Positive Reinforcement
- Active Listening
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Dementia Care
- De-Escalation Techniques
- Therapeutic Intervention
- Patient Safety
- Patient Advocacy
- Crisis Intervention
- Discharge Planning
- Medication Administration
- Patient Assessments
- Treatment Planning
- Psychosocial Analysis
- Direct Patient Care
- Suicide Prevention
- Team Collaboration
Timeline
Behavioral Health Nurse
Anaheim Community Hospital
09.2023 - Current
Health Facility Evaluator Nurse
CDPH
08.2022 - 08.2023
Psych Registered Nurse
Metropolitan State Hospital
07.2010 - 07.2022
Master of Science - Nursing Education
California State University - Dominguez Hills
Associate of Science - Nursing
Saddleback College
Cognitive Science
University of California Irvine
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