Theresa Marra
Swartz Creek,MI
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Havenwyck Hospital, excelling in mental health evaluations and crisis intervention. Proven ability to enhance patient outcomes through effective treatment planning and compassionate care. Skilled in multidisciplinary collaboration and psychopharmacology, fostering therapeutic environments that promote recovery and resilience.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Havenwyck Hospital
10.2005 - 08.2025
- Conducted comprehensive mental health assessments to evaluate patient needs and develop effective interventions.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate therapeutic activities and optimize patient outcomes.
- Responded to numerous volatile situations and violent outbreaks to restore safety and security of patients and staff.
- Ensured patient safety by closely monitoring behaviors, administering medications as prescribed, and intervening during incidents of aggression or selfharm.
- Optimized clinical decision-making by conducting thorough psychosocial assessments upon admission and throughout patients'' stays.
- Mentored nursing students during clinical rotations at the psychiatric facility, sharing knowledge and expertise while promoting their professional growth.
- Collaborated proactively with psychiatrists to adjust treatment plans based on observed changes in symptoms or behavior patterns among patients.
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Saint Clare's Hospital
05.2002 - 06.2005
- Administered patient-centered care plans, ensuring compliance with treatment protocols and safety regulations.
- Monitored vital signs and behavioral changes, documenting observations in electronic health records for accurate reporting.
- Promoted a therapeutic environment by establishing rapport, maintaining boundaries, and fostering open communication with patients and families.
- Administered medication and treatments to patients to observe and record responses.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions for diverse populations addressing issues such as coping skills, anger management, substance abuse recovery, and relapse prevention.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Lansing Community College
Lansing, MI08-1987
Skills
- Mental health evaluation
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Crisis intervention
- Treatment Planning
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
- Psychopharmacology
- Nonviolent crisis intervention (NVCI)
- Multitasking
- Compassionate and caring
- Critical thinking
- CPR certification
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Havenwyck Hospital
10.2005 - 08.2025
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Saint Clare's Hospital
05.2002 - 06.2005
Associate of Science - Nursing
Lansing Community College
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