Todd Loftis

• Provided direct patient care in accordance with Veterans Administration standards.
• Assisted in medication administration and monitored patient responses to ensure safety and efficacy of treatments.
• Collaborated with healthcare team to develop and implement individualized care plans, improving patient outcomes.
• Conducted routine assessments to evaluate patient health status.
• Educated patients and families on health management and treatments.
• Maintained accurate patient records and documentation for compliance.
• Provided clinical community-based care and coordinated cases for veterans with severe mental illness, enhancing access to essential services.
• Participated in training sessions to enhance nursing skills and knowledge.

• Assessed, planned, implemented, and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients, optimizing treatment effectiveness and patient outcomes.
• Provided direct patient care in accordance with Veterans Administration standards.
• Assisted in administering medications and monitoring patient responses.
• Collaborated with healthcare team to create individualized care plans, ensuring comprehensive support for each patient's unique needs.
• Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
• Provided clinical community-based care and case coordination for Veterans with severe mental illness, enhancing overall patient well-being.
• Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.

• Nurse Manager/Charge Nurse on a 24 bed inpatient psychiatric unit providing care to active duty servicemembers.
• Supervised nursing staff to uphold quality patient care standards and foster a supportive environment.
• Managed patient care schedules to maximize resource allocation and improve patient flow.
• Developed and implemented policies for operational efficiency in healthcare delivery.
• Coordinated training programs to elevate staff skills and knowledge, enhancing overall team competency.

• Registered nurse in an outpatient addictions clinic providing clinical care, case management, and ongoing support for patients recovering from substance use disorders and addictions.
• Conducted assessments of clients to identify problem areas and develop appropriate interventions.
• Developed personalized treatment plans based on client assessments and progress.
• Facilitated individual and group counseling sessions for clients battling addiction.
• Provided crisis intervention support to clients in urgent need of assistance.

• Managed nursing services in a 64-bed adolescent and child inpatient treatment facility.
• Managed staffing schedules to maintain optimal nurse-to-patient ratios at all times.
• Supervised nursing staff to ensure compliance with hospital protocols and standards.
• Coordinated patient care activities among multidisciplinary teams for effective treatment planning.
• Developed training programs for new nurses to enhance clinical skills and knowledge.

• Registered nurse on 36 bed inpatient Oncology/Hematology unit.
• Administered chemotherapy and other medications to oncology patients.
• Monitored vital signs and reported changes to the healthcare team.
• Educated patients and families about treatment plans and side effects.
• Provided emotional support to patients facing cancer diagnoses and treatments.
• Supervised nursing staff to ensure quality patient care standards.
• Developed and implemented nursing policies and procedures.

Supported outpatient community mental health, family advocacy, drug and alcohol treatment, and combat stress control assignments within army medical field.

Assisted with assessment, data collection, counseling, treatment, crisis intervention, and routine patient care.

• Provided administrative support across varied patient care settings, including child abuse and spousal abuse cases.

Worked as mental health technician for nursing agency on assignments at inpatient psychiatric hospitals, including Kahi Mahala and state hospital forensic unit.

• Monitored patient behavior during mental health shifts for Nursefinders assignments.
• Recorded observations, vital signs, and care notes in patient records.
• Supported psychiatric nurses with daily patient care and unit routines.
• Assisted patients with bathing, dressing, meals, and personal hygiene needs.
• Reported behavioral changes and concerns to nursing staff promptly.
• Used crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques to help manage patient behavior.
• Maintained safety of all clients through continuous observation and monitoring during shift hours.

Coordinated multidisciplinary mental health and spiritual recovery care for priests, deacons, nuns, religious members, and church leaders, fostering holistic well-being.

Delivered psychiatric nursing support, crisis intervention, and therapeutic engagement for clients facing anxiety, depression, trauma, and addiction, promoting recovery and resilience.