Hi, I’m
Teresa Ferro
Clifton,CO
Summary
Dynamic, seasoned Behavioral Health Charge RN with expertise in acute care and therapeutic communication at Colorado Dept of Human Services. Proven track record in enhancing patient outcomes through effective multidisciplinary collaboration and process improvement initiatives. Wound Care Certified, skilled in de-escalation techniques, and dedicated to delivering compassionate, person-centered care. Committed professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader who never stops learning and adapting
Overview
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Colorado Dept of Human Services - GJRC
Behavioral Health Charge RN
01.2023 - Current
Job overview
- Coordinate direct care team to provide and model person centered care for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and behavioral disturbance.
- Excellent communication and mastery of de-escalation techniques
- Time management, accurate discernment of urgent or timely need for care
- Thorough and timely documentation of all services, recommendations and interactions.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- WOUND CARE CERTIFIED NURSE for program. Assessing, determining appropriate treatment per WCEI guidelines and writing care plan to administer appropriate treatment
- sought referral to appropriate specialty to continue wound care treatment as appropriate
Neuropsych Hospitals
Charge Nurse Acute Psychiatric
01.2022 - 12.2022
Job overview
- Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking, and administration.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to provide quality patient care.
Wellpath
Restoration Program Nursing Lead
02.2019 - 02.2022
Job overview
- Team Lead for a mental health program that focused on competency restoration, contracted to the State of Colorado.
- primarily focused on stabilizing mental health both with medication and disease awareness.
- Patient education regarding healthcare tailored to individuals mindful of their diagnoses, substance abuse and/or educational barriers.
- Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas as COVID emerged and changed the care landscape
- Maintained training of new nurses coming into the position as a remote worker until my replacement was confident in their role
Maxim Healthcare
Travel Nurse Charge and Sick Call Clinic
12.2021 - 01.2022
Job overview
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
- Documented patient interactions and interventions in EPIC EMR.
- Assessed patient conditions by taking vital signs and evaluating symptoms to determine appropriate treatment.
- Provided medical care to patients in varied settings to offer patients best possible care regardless of location.
- Educated patients and families about medications, treatments and lifestyle changes to better understand and manage condition.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
Colorado Mental Health Institute at Pueblo
Registered Nurse II - Travel to Hire
03.2018 - 02.2020
Job overview
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
Lifecare Center of Stonegate
Registered Nurse, Skilled Unit
01.2017 - 03.2018
Job overview
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
Wellpath
Correctional Nurse
11.2015 - 07.2017
Job overview
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Complied with all security regulations within prison system and administered care in safest possible environment.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Performed mental health evaluations when warranted and recommended patients to therapists.
- Managed Inpatient Pharmacy stock for 1300 bed facility, prescription and OTC medications
Canyonlands Care Center
LPN Charge Nurse
08.2014 - 06.2015
Job overview
- Updated patient medical records with services provided, health conditions, and response to treatments using CORemr.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Delivered direct quality care to patients by evaluating medical conditions and managing and assessing treatments.
- Managed daily staff assignments and patient scheduling to guarantee clinic coverage and flow.
Education
Utah State UniversityLogan, UT
from Nursing
04-2015
University Overview
- Honoree of Magna Cum Laude
- Dean's List Spring 2015, Fall 2014, Spring 2014, Fall 2013
Pueblo Community CollegePueblo, CO
No Degree from NREMT-I Certificate
06-2002
University Overview
- Relevant Coursework: Emergency Medicine & Respiratory Therapy
- Professional Development: Emergency Medical Technician - Lead
Skills
- Therapeutic communication
- Substance abuse treatment
- Multidisciplinary team collaboration
- Process improvement initiatives
- Acute care expertise
Manage cases
- Written communication
- Problem-solving abilities, de-escalation techniques
- Specialized healthcare referrals
- Discharge planning and care coordination
- Wound Care Certified - WCEI
Multidisciplinary collaboration
Timeline
Behavioral Health Charge RN
Colorado Dept of Human Services - GJRC
01.2023 - Current
Charge Nurse Acute Psychiatric
Neuropsych Hospitals
01.2022 - 12.2022
Travel Nurse Charge and Sick Call Clinic
Maxim Healthcare
12.2021 - 01.2022
Restoration Program Nursing Lead
Wellpath
02.2019 - 02.2022
Registered Nurse II - Travel to Hire
Colorado Mental Health Institute at Pueblo
03.2018 - 02.2020
Registered Nurse, Skilled Unit
Lifecare Center of Stonegate
01.2017 - 03.2018
Correctional Nurse
Wellpath
11.2015 - 07.2017
LPN Charge Nurse
Canyonlands Care Center
08.2014 - 06.2015
Utah State University
from Nursing
Pueblo Community College
No Degree from NREMT-I Certificate
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