Theresa Kinnison
Summary
Patient-oriented Nurse with 20 years of diverse experience in direct patient care in Psychiatric Services, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Seeking to advance career by transitioning into clinical practice by obtaining a Master of Science in Nursing-Nurse Practitioner with a focus on Psychiatric Care.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinic RN/TMS Coordinator
CHI Health Immanuel Psychiatric Associates
12.2014 - Current
- Enforced nursing practice standards and recommended unit and institution policies and procedures to boost medical care quality.
- Onboarded new employees through orientation meetings and training sessions.
- Evaluated and monitored care and services throughout shift to improve quality levels.
- Coordinated nursing activities and staffing with health-related, therapeutic and support services to streamline service delivery.
- Coordinated and conducted all functions of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation treatments including care management, administering treatment sessions from start to finish of series, perform routine maintenance and upkeep of TMS device.
Partial Hospitalization RN
CHI Health Immanuel PHP
08.2008 - 12.2014
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
Certified Therapeutic Recreation Therapist
CHI Health Immanuel Hospital Psychiatric Unit
12.2002 - 08.2008
- Educated patients on creating positive coping skills and healthy personal goals through leisure and recreation modalities.
- Recorded and monitored patient progress to document responses to therapy.
- Interviewed and surveyed residents to learn interests and talents.
- Counsel residents to understand and address emotional and social barriers.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Nebraska Medical Center
Omaha, NE12.2012
Associate of Science - Nursing
College of Saint Mary
Omaha, NE05.2007
Bachelor of Science - Education/Recreation And Leisure Studies
University of Nebraska At Omaha
Omaha, NE08.2002
Skills
- Full Coordination of TMS Services
- Direct Supervision
- Treatment Preparation and Delivery
- Treatment Recommendations
- Interdisciplinary Care
Timeline
Clinic RN/TMS Coordinator
CHI Health Immanuel Psychiatric Associates
12.2014 - Current
Partial Hospitalization RN
CHI Health Immanuel PHP
08.2008 - 12.2014
Certified Therapeutic Recreation Therapist
CHI Health Immanuel Hospital Psychiatric Unit
12.2002 - 08.2008
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Nebraska Medical Center
Associate of Science - Nursing
College of Saint Mary
Bachelor of Science - Education/Recreation And Leisure Studies
University of Nebraska At Omaha
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