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Vanecia McCullough

Atlanta,GA

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate Psychiatric Registered Nurse with a proven track record of providing exceptional mental health and addiction care support to both child and adult patients. Expertise in performing admission assessments and discharges and participating in crisis interventions. I am committed to fostering a therapeutic environment that promotes healing and recovery. With a strong emphasis on empathy, communication, and comprehension, I am driven to positively impact the lives of individuals facing mental health and substance addiction challenges. Years of leadership and mentorship experience have led to the development of exceptional teamwork, flexibility, and problem-solving skills. Excellent at adapting, and multitasking, and can handle fast-paced environments. Proactive and caring worker with communication strengths and good observational skills. Skillfully handles day-to-day activities while looking for opportunities to make a difference.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse, Adult Inpatient Unit

Rogers Behavioral Health
10.2023 - 09.2024
  • Conduct comprehensive psychiatric assessments for new adult admissions, accurately documenting patient history, symptoms, and mental health status to inform individualized care plans.
  • Coordinate with the admissions team to prioritize and facilitate timely patient admissions and discharges, reducing wait times and improving patient access to care.
  • Administer and monitor detoxification protocols, assessing withdrawal symptoms and collaborating with medical providers to ensure patient safety and comfort.
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
  • Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
  • Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
  • Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.

Registered Nurse, Child Inpatient Psychiatric Unit

Rogers Behavioral Health
03.2023 - 10.2023
  • Create and maintain a safe and therapeutic environment, ensuring the physical and emotional well-being of patients.
  • Provide emotional support and therapeutic communication to patients during their stay or treatment.
  • Implement crisis intervention strategies to de-escalate situations and manage patients experiencing acute mental health episodes.
  • Administer medications and treatments as prescribed, while monitoring for potential side effects and therapeutic effectiveness.
  • Assist patients in developing and practicing coping skills, resilience, and self-care strategies.
  • Educate patients and their families about mental health conditions, treatment options, and coping strategies.

Tutor-Counselor

Upward Bound
06.2018 - 07.2022
  • Monitored student behavior in academic and social program activities
  • Assisted in the organization and deliverance of supervised study
  • Guided goaltending sessions, personal development, and college awareness
  • Attended to student needs during day and overnight stay on campus.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Milwaukee School of Engineering
Milwaukee, WI

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Marquette University
Milwaukee, WI

Skills

  • Physical Assessment
  • Admissions
  • Vital Signs monitoring
  • Substance abuse treatment
  • Care team collaboration
  • Electronic Health Records
  • EPIC trained
  • Cerner trained
  • Patient Advocacy
  • Medication Administration
  • Problem Solving
  • Deescalation
  • NG tube Management
  • Patient Care Plans
  • Patient Teaching
  • Therapeutic Communication
  • CPI trained

Certification

BLS Certification | American Heart Association | September 2021- September 2026

Timeline

Registered Nurse, Adult Inpatient Unit

Rogers Behavioral Health
10.2023 - 09.2024

Registered Nurse, Child Inpatient Psychiatric Unit

Rogers Behavioral Health
03.2023 - 10.2023

Tutor-Counselor

Upward Bound
06.2018 - 07.2022

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Milwaukee School of Engineering

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Marquette University

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