Tausha Knight
Mount Vernon,WA
Summary
Registered Nurse with 13 years of experience in community and clinic settings, focusing on patients with substance use disorders and behavioral health issues. RN experience working in an involuntary psychiatric facility. Proven track record in Intensive Case Management, successfully reducing ER visits and hospital readmission rates for underserved populations in Snohomish County. Collaborated with community partners to enhance care coordination and address gaps in patient services. Expertise includes charge nurse roles in acute care and proficiency in medication administration, particularly in emergency situations.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
RN/LPN
Telecare North Sound Evaluation and Treatment
Sedro-Woolley, WA
11.2015 - Current
- Specialized in nursing care of patients with psychiatric disorders and patience experiencing a mental health emergency
- Worked closely with medical and psychiatric providers to assess, evaluate and treat patients in psychosis and suffering from SUD withdrawals
- Charge Nurse experiencing managing 12-16 patient unit and supervising 3-4 residential treatment staff while maintaining high level of professionalism
- Counseled and educated patient on discharge instructions including medication management and follow-up appointment and out-patient resources
RN Case Manager
Consistent Care Services
Marysville, WA
11.2016 - 05.2023
- Developed patient care guidelines to use within the EMAR system to collaborate with community partners for continuation of patient care
- Case Managed the underserved population of Snohomish County, specifically working to decrease EMS utilization and prevent hospital readmission rates
- Managed patient experiencing SUD, MH exacerbations, and chronic disease to bridge gaps in medical care and community resources. Goal focused towards building trust and relationships
- Assistant manager in office , managed employee conflict resolution by focusing on building employee relationship and disciplinary action if needed
- Worked closely with community partners such as EMS services, CRP's, police department, hospital and clinic providers to coordinate care for patients experiencing social determinants of health resulting in excessive EMS utilization
- Manged and maintained street medical team
- Started and maintained COVID-19 immunization clinic
- Lead weekly United Health Care patient care meetings
LPN/RN
Skagit County Crisis Center
Burlington, WA
04.2013 - 08.2017
- Specialized in the nursing care of patients experiencing crisis related to mental health and SUD
- Conducted physical assessments and medically cleared patients for detox protocol
- Conducted mental health, chemical dependency/detox screening
- Expertise in critical thinking and medical assessments skills
- Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns for patients experiencing detox symptoms
RN
Skagit Valley Hospital
Mt.Vernon, WA
07.2016 - 05.2017
- Skilled in medication administration, metal health assessments and patient education upon patient admission onto mental health unit
- Demonstrated positive leadership and worked directly with providers and case management team
- Responsible for facilitating patient discharge with focus on educating patient on importance of medication management, community resources and patient focused crisis/safety plan
- IV management
Education
Leadership of Snohomish County
2021
Certifications ACLS and BLS certified -
2017
Skagit Valley College
Registered Nursing
2016
Licensed Practical Nursing. -
2012
Skills
- Skilled in mental health, detox and substance abuse
- Skilled in delegating and directing care to other team members according to scope of practice.
- Skilled in working with culturally diverse populations.
- Emergency room and Street Medicine Experience
- Facilitator for weekly United Health Care patient care collaboration meetings
- Worked with ACHS 2020-2023
Timeline
RN Case Manager
Consistent Care Services
11.2016 - 05.2023
RN
Skagit Valley Hospital
07.2016 - 05.2017
RN/LPN
Telecare North Sound Evaluation and Treatment
11.2015 - Current
LPN/RN
Skagit County Crisis Center
04.2013 - 08.2017
Leadership of Snohomish County
Certifications ACLS and BLS certified -
Skagit Valley College
Registered Nursing
Licensed Practical Nursing. -
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