Taregis Hall
Lansing,IL
Summary
Experienced with behavioral health nursing, bringing compassionate care and therapeutic communication to patient interactions. Utilizes critical thinking and individualized care planning to support patients through various challenges. Knowledge of crisis intervention and multidisciplinary collaboration, ensuring comprehensive patient care.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Behavioral Health Registered Nurse
UChicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial
02.2024 - Current
- Increased patient satisfaction by establishing trust and rapport through compassionate listening and empathetic communication.
- Streamlined documentation processes, resulting in increased efficiency and accuracy of patient records.
- Provided crisis intervention and stabilization for acute behavioral health situations, ensuring patient safety and proper treatment implementation.
- Coordinated closely with case managers to ensure seamless transitions between levels of care for patients requiring additional support services upon discharge from the hospital setting.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
Nursing Student
Rasmussen College
07.2022 - 12.2023
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Supported nursing staff by performing routine tasks such as taking vitals, administering medications, and documenting patient information.
- Conducted thorough head-to-toe assessments on assigned patients during each shift, identifying any abnormalities that required further attention from healthcare providers.
- Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures.
- Reported abnormal findings or changes in physical, mental, and emotional conditions to RN.
- Participated in skills lab simulations to further develop nursing skills.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Certified Medical Assistant
Emory University Hospital
07.2014 - 04.2022
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
- Provided compassionate care for patients, addressing their concerns and ensuring a positive experience.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
- Oriented and trained new staff on proper procedures and policies.
- Updated inventory, expiration and vaccine logs to maintain current tracking documentation.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN09-2025
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN11-2024
Associate of Science - Nursing
Rasmussen University
Mokena, IL12-2023
Skills
- Anxiety management
- Self-harm prevention
- Therapeutic communication
- Stress reduction techniques
Timeline
Behavioral Health Registered Nurse
UChicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial
02.2024 - Current
Nursing Student
Rasmussen College
07.2022 - 12.2023
Certified Medical Assistant
Emory University Hospital
07.2014 - 04.2022
Master of Science - Nursing
Capella University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Capella University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Rasmussen University
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