Vatrina Garrett
Diana
Summary
Compassionate Behavioral Health Charge Registered Nurse in acute psychiatric care and behavioral health nursing. Possess strong skills in patient assessment, crisis intervention, and team leadership. Demonstrated consistent success in improving patient outcomes and promoting mental wellness through individualized care planning. As well as a dynamic Critical Care Registered Nurse with 1.5 years of experience. Adept at collaborating with interdisciplinary medical teams. Dedicated to delivering best-in-class patient care and individualized plans for families and patients
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pediatric Home Health Nurse
Aveanna Heathcare
12.2024 - Current
- Developed strong rapport with patients and their families through effective listening skills combined with consistent followup.
- Promoted patient safety by diligently adhering to infection control protocols and maintaining a clean, organized treatment space.
- Tracked patients' progress through careful reporting and documentation at each visit.
- Administered prescribed medications and treatments to maintain optimal patient health and recovery.
- Enhanced family satisfaction with personalized, compassionate nursing care for pediatric patients.
- Communicated with patients and family members, providing detailed information regarding care and medications.
- Ensured continuity of care through timely communication with primary care providers, specialists, and other members of the healthcare team.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
Behavioral Health Charge Registered Nurse
Brentwood Hospital
10.2024 - Current
- Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Performed triage assessments of walk-in patients in a clinic setting.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
- Provided emotional support and counseling to patients and their families.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
Behavioral Health Charge Registered Nurse
Oceans Behavioral Hospital
10.2024 - Current
- Delivered direct care to mental health patients
- Evaluated patient's overall health needs, including physical and psychological factors.
- Created customized care plans from patient evaluations and diagnoses
- Provided direct nursing care to patients with mental health and substance abuse disorders.
- Assessed patient's physical, psychological, social, spiritual and environmental needs.
- Developed individualized treatment plans based on patient assessments and diagnoses.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to ensure best possible outcomes for patients.
- Conducted group therapy sessions to provide support to individuals struggling with addiction or mental health issues.
- Ensured that all documentation relating to patient care was accurate and up-to-date according to professional standards and regulatory requirements.
- Provided crisis intervention services when needed by assessing the risk of harm or suicide attempts of clients in distressful situations.
- Supported the development of positive coping skills through role modeling, reward systems and behavior modification techniques.
- Implemented safety protocols such as searching for weapons and drugs among patients admitted for evaluation.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Longview Regional Medical Center
01.2012 - 08.2013
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- 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.
- Demonstrated advanced critical thinking skills while managing complex clinical situations involving multiple organ systems failures in critically ill patients.
- Administered patient care to psychiatric patients admitted to the Intensive Care Unit
- Reduced patient complications by promptly identifying changes in condition and initiating appropriate interventions.
- Increased family involvement in patient care by providing timely updates on their loved one''s progress and addressing any concerns or questions they may have had.
- Enhanced ICU team efficiency by providing continuous education on best nursing practices and protocols.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to establish optimal care plans, resulting in improved patient satisfaction.
- Participated in continuing education opportunities to remain current on best practices and advancements within the field of critical care nursing.
- Fostered caring, compassionate and respectful care environment by treating every patient with professionalism.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of implemented nursing interventions, adjusting care plans as needed to ensure continuous improvement in patient outcomes.
- Promoted a safe environment by enforcing infection control policies and maintaining a clean, organized workspace.
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive patient information in accordance with HIPAA regulations while fostering trust between medical staff and patients'' families.
- Managed patient flow effectively through timely placements upon admission as well as coordinating smooth transfers and discharges.
- Delegated work to nursing support staff and monitored performance to protect patients and maintain optimal care standards.
- Coordinated patients' post-discharge treatment plans with physicians and other nurses to promote continuity of medical care.
Health Unit Coordinator, Monitor Technician
Good Shepherd Hospital
06.2001 - 01.2012
- Enhanced communication between medical staff by promptly answering phone calls, relaying messages, and responding to inquiries.
- Assisted nursing staff with daily tasks, contributing to a well-organized and efficient unit environment.
- Assembled and maintained patient medical records and other documents related to patient care.
- Increased efficiency in the workplace by training new Health Unit Coordinators on policies, procedures, and software applications.
- Managed multiple priorities simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail under pressure in a fast-paced healthcare environment.
- Responded to patient call lights to expedite appropriate follow-through.
- Provided exceptional customer service by addressing patient concerns with empathy and professionalism.
- Maintained accurate patient records through diligent data entry and timely updates in the electronic health record system.
- Ordered supplies proactively to ensure adequate stock levels were maintained at all times within the health unit.
- Served as an integral part of the health unit by willingly taking on additional responsibilities as needed, demonstrating adaptability and teamwork.
- Improved patient care by efficiently coordinating and scheduling medical appointments, tests, and procedures.
- Maintained updated knowledge on cardiac arrhythmias, contributing to better patient care and monitoring outcomes.
- Managed multiple telemetry systems simultaneously, maintaining attention to detail and high-quality care for all monitored patients.
- Optimized response times during emergencies by promptly notifying appropriate staff members about concerning cardiac events or trends observed in monitored data.
- Assisted in the training of new Monitor Technicians, promoting a cohesive team environment and efficient workflow.
- Implemented alarm management strategies that effectively prioritized critical alerts and reduced false alarms, improving overall patient care.
- Enhanced patient safety by consistently monitoring vital signs and interrupting EKG data.
- Communicated with healthcare workers and physicians concerning test results.
Education
High School Diploma -
Harleton High School
Harleton, TXBachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Downers Grove, IL12.2019
Associate of Science - Nursing
Panola College
Carthage, TX12.2011
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessments
- Documentation and Charting
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Patient education and counseling
- Patient and family advocacy
- Infection control measures
- Compassion and Empathy
- Intravenous therapy
- Care Planning
- Patient Management
- Professional Bedside Manner
- Patient Evaluation
- Telemetry monitoring
- Family Education
- Taking vitals
- Critical Care
- Tracheostomy Care
- Precepting
- Patient Discharge
- Lab result interpretation
- Team Coordination
- EMR Systems
- Performing EKGs
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Proper catheter insertion/removal
- Intake and discharge
- Emergency Response
- Maintaining privacy
- Relationship Building
- Vaccine administration
- Procedure preparations
- Chronic Disease Management
- ADL Assistance
- Patient Counseling
- Personal care needs
- Patient Relations
- Diabetes and nutrition education
- Chest pain management
- Emergency Procedures
- Treatment Planning
- Emotional awareness
- Data Collection
- HIPAA Education
- Cardiac Care
- Acute care expertise
- Hospice and palliative care
- Geriatric care
- Palliative care awareness
- Feeding pumps understanding
- Managing deadlines
- Mental Health Nursing
- Preventive health
- Family advocacy
- At-risk patient care
- Therapeutic communication
- Patient Safety
- De-Escalation Techniques
- Mental health counseling
- Behavioral Management
- Cultural competence
- Group therapy facilitation
- Suicide Prevention
- Health Promotion
- Multidisciplinary Collaboration
- Patient Advocacy
- Effective Communication
- Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI)
Contact
Diana, TX 75640
Education
Harleton, TX,Carthage, TX,Downers Grove, IL
Certification
BLS 12/2026
Timeline
Pediatric Home Health Nurse
Aveanna Heathcare
12.2024 - Current
Behavioral Health Charge Registered Nurse
Brentwood Hospital
10.2024 - Current
Behavioral Health Charge Registered Nurse
Oceans Behavioral Hospital
10.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Longview Regional Medical Center
01.2012 - 08.2013
Health Unit Coordinator, Monitor Technician
Good Shepherd Hospital
06.2001 - 01.2012
High School Diploma -
Harleton High School
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Panola College
BLS 12/2026
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