Psychiatric nursing professional with extensive experience in mental health care and patient advocacy. Known for strong focus on team collaboration and achieving positive patient outcomes. Reliable and adaptable, skilled in patient assessment and crisis intervention, ensuring comprehensive care in dynamic healthcare settings.
Provided comprehensive psychiatric nursing care to individuals experiencing acute mental health crises in an inpatient behavioral health facility. Responsible for assessing patient needs, developing nursing care plans, administering medications, monitoring patient behavior, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to deliver safe and effective mental health treatment.
Responsible for overseeing nursing care delivery in a skilled nursing facility. Ensured quality resident care by coordinating staffing, supervising nursing staff, monitoring clinical performance, and maintaining compliance with federal, state, and facility regulations. Served as a clinical leader and resource for staff while fostering a compassionate and safe environment for residents.
Provided essential support during the COVID-19 pandemic. Worked under the supervision of registered nurses and other healthcare professionals, assisted in various clinical and administrative tasks to ensure the safety and well-being of patients and staff. Provided valuable hands-on experience in a high-demand healthcare setting.
Provided support to the Social Services Director and interdisciplinary team in ensuring residents' psychosocial needs are met in accordance with federal, state, and facility regulations. Assisted with admissions, discharge planning, resident advocacy, and care coordination to enhance the quality of life for residents in a skilled nursing facility.