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Vernon Slayton

Vernon Slayton

BSN, RN
Arlington,TN

Summary

Dedicated Registered Nurse with 1.5 years of experience across Residential Psychiatric, Detox, and High-Acuity units. Expertly stabilizes acute behavioral health populations and manages withdrawal protocols through provider-ordered interventions and vigilant clinical assessment. Committed to a patient-centered approach that balances the safety of high-acuity care with the advocacy required for successful residential treatment and stabilization.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

RN Staff Nurse

The Haven Detox
07.2024 - Current
  • Deliver direct, individualized nursing care for patients across Residential Psychiatric, Detox, and High-Acuity units, monitoring withdrawal symptoms and administering medications per protocol.
  • Stabilize high-acuity psychiatric patients, including those in acute crisis, through rapid clinical assessment and the precise execution of pharmacological and therapeutic interventions ordered by providers.
  • Facilitate therapeutic groups and intervene in crisis situations to support patient stability and reduce Against Medical Advice (AMA) discharges within the 30-day residential program.
  • Maintain accurate, timely documentation and collaborate with interdisciplinary treatment teams to develop and implement patient-centered care plans for complex psychiatric and substance use populations.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing -

Baptist Health Sciences University
Memphis, TN
01.2024

Associate of Applied Science - Computer Information

Northwest Arkansas Community College
Bentonville, AR
01.2008

Skills

  • Crisis Intervention & De-escalation
  • Psychopharmacology & Medication Management
  • Charting and Documentation
  • Electronic Health Records (EHR)
  • Clinical judgment
  • Quality improvement

Timeline

RN Staff Nurse

The Haven Detox
07.2024 - Current

Associate of Applied Science - Computer Information

Northwest Arkansas Community College

Bachelor of Science in Nursing -

Baptist Health Sciences University
Vernon SlaytonBSN, RN