Vanessa Stevens
Casselberry,FL
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
University Behavioral Center
12.2023 - Current
- Work with pediatrics, adults
- Completed pre-admission screenings and physical and mental health assessments for psychiatric patients.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Administered medications and assessed side effects, successes and failures of new medications.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Partnered with social workers, counselors and doctors to develop plans of care.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Cared for patients in 16-bed unit, supporting fellow nurses in delivering outstanding treatment to patients.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals.
- Monitored patient conditions to identify changes and respond promptly.
Registered Nurse
Central Florida Behavioral Hospital
10.2020 - 12.2023
- Work with pediatrics, adults
- Completed pre-admission screenings and physical and mental health assessments for psychiatric patients.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Administered medications and assessed side effects, successes and failures of new medications.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Partnered with social workers, counselors and doctors to develop plans of care.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Cared for patients in 24-bed unit, supporting fellow nurses in delivering outstanding treatment to patients.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations
- Monitored pediatric patient conditions to identify changes and respond promptly.
Registered Nurse
Lotus Behavioral Health
05.2023 - 10.2023
- Supported and assessed Adolescent clients struggling with substance and addiction issues and devised strategies based on client needs.
- Provided direct quality care to patients by monitoring, recording and evaluating psychiatric conditions.
- Administered medication and treatments to patients to observe and record responses.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Provided education and support to clients with drug and alcohol abuse issues.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Provided crisis intervention to address clients' immediate needs and prevent harmful behaviors.
Mental Health Technician
Central Florida Behavioral Hospital
10.2010 - 10.2020
- Residential and Acute Care environments
- Child/Adolescent, adults, geriatric units
- Responsible to help doctor when rounding in units and will participate in codes when codes are called.
- Performed scheduled patient safety checks and documented results to establish patients' well-being.
- Observed patient behaviors and mental status and notified RN of unusual or potentially dangerous occurrences.
- Assisted with patient restraint and seclusion scenarios to create safe environment for patient and medical personnel.
- Helped patients with meals, activities of daily living (ADLs) and facility transfers to promote security and patient well-being.
- Treated clients and families with respect and dignity.
Program Manager
Attain Inc
01.2008 - 11.2010
- Promoted positive relations between residents and staff.
- Assisted residents with transitioning into new living environment and maintained strong relationships with residents.
- Facilitated floor meetings to discuss concerns, review complaints and convey information about policy changes.
- Strategized to improve resident care and satisfaction and held weekly meetings with directors to advocate for resident needs.
- Provided swift and knowledgeable emergency support in line with campus crisis protocols.
- Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
- Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
Military Service
Military Police Officer Australian Army - Enoggera, QLD Australia
- Plans and orders in military police detachments in support of both battlefield and installations
- Manned base entry points to provide 24/7 force protection, reviewing identifications, searching vehicles, and verifying deliveries prior to entrance to secure areas.
- Patrolled base facilities and housing areas to deter crime, monitor activities, and provide force protection.
- Provided emergency response security, eliminating hazards, and potential dangers.
- Secured restricted areas and enforced limited access for civilians and military members in order to provide force protection and property security.
- Participated in continuous firearms proficiency, defensive driving and arrest technique training. Identified, pursued and arrested suspects and perpetrators of criminal acts.
- Thoroughly analyzed criminal information and processed crime scenes.
Education
RN-BSN - Nursing
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT08.2024
Associates of Science - Nursing
Concorde Career Institute
Orlando, FL01.2019
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL05.2012
Associate of Arts - Psychology
Valencia Community College
Orlando, FL08.2006
Skills
- Nursing staff leadership
- Precepting
- Duty Delegation
- Staff Training
- Conflict Management
- Problem Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Patient Care Management
- Nursing Process
- Treatment Plan Modification
- Therapeutic Interventions
- Crisis Prevention Intervention
- Medication Administration
- Intramuscular Injections
- Addictions and Substance Abuse
- Recovery and Rehabilitation
Certification
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Training - June 2022 to June 2024
- AHA BLS/CPR Basic Life Support Training - December 2023 to August 2025
- Handle with Care Training - December 2023 to December 2024
- Verbal De-escalation Training - December 2023 to December 2024
Timeline
Registered Nurse
University Behavioral Center
12.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
Lotus Behavioral Health
05.2023 - 10.2023
Registered Nurse
Central Florida Behavioral Hospital
10.2020 - 12.2023
Mental Health Technician
Central Florida Behavioral Hospital
10.2010 - 10.2020
Program Manager
Attain Inc
01.2008 - 11.2010
RN-BSN - Nursing
Western Governors University
Associates of Science - Nursing
Concorde Career Institute
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Central Florida
Associate of Arts - Psychology
Valencia Community College
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Training - June 2022 to June 2024
- AHA BLS/CPR Basic Life Support Training - December 2023 to August 2025
- Handle with Care Training - December 2023 to December 2024
- Verbal De-escalation Training - December 2023 to December 2024
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