Waunidi Changamire
Redlands,United States
Summary
Communicative [RN Title] with [7]-year background assisting vulnerable patients with varying degrees of mental illness and substance Well-versed in developing and implementing effective-alcohol dependency counseling. An active LISTENER. Develop treatment plans and monitor patient progress. Caring and compassionate professional dedicated to administering quality patient care to promote healing and health.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Riverside County ETS
Riverside, CA
02.2016 - 05.2017
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient care services provided in accordance with agency policy and procedures.
- Provided emotional support to family members of psychiatric patients during difficult times.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss treatment plans and goals for each patient.
- Instructed individuals on how to cope with their mental health conditions through lifestyle changes, such as diet or exercise regimens.
Inpatient Psychiatric Locked Unit
Santa Clara County Hospital
Santa Clara, CA
03.2012 - 07.2013
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss treatment plans and goals for each patient.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient care services provided in accordance with agency policy and procedures.
- Provided emotional support to family members of psychiatric patients during difficult times.
- Instructed individuals on how to cope with their mental health conditions through lifestyle changes, such as diet or exercise regimens.
- Coached clients on healthy coping skills such as relaxation techniques or stress management strategies.
- Assessed client responses to medication regimes and reported any adverse reactions.
- Monitored patient progress and adjusted treatments as needed.
Supv RN, Locked Psychiatric Unit
Telecare Corporation
Ridgecrest, CA
06.2017 - 07.2018
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss treatment plans and goals for each patient.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient care services provided in accordance with agency policy and procedures.
- Coached clients on healthy coping skills such as relaxation techniques or stress management strategies.
- Assessed client responses to medication regimes and reported any adverse reactions.
- Administered medications according to physician orders.
- Developed appropriate policies for identification of medically-related social and emotional needs of clients.
- Monitored patients prescribed psychotropic medications to assess medications' effectiveness and side effects.
- Documented all medications administered to mental health patients, following instructions from physicians and healthcare providers.
- Collaborated with prescribing professionals to get patients necessary medications.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Assisted doctors during medical procedures.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Martin Luther King Hospital
Lynwood, CA
08.2018 - 07.2020
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Ensured compliance with standards of professional practice as well as state and federal regulations related to health care delivery services.
- Demonstrated knowledge of current trends in nursing practices by attending continuing education classes or seminars.
- Provided emotional support and comfort to families during difficult times.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Administered medications and treatments according to physician orders.
Education
Ph.D. -
Next Dimension University
Rancho Cucamonga, CA08-2019
Master of Science -
Ohio State University
Columbus, OH06-1977
Skills
- Service Coordination
- Medication Administration
- Client Education
- Psychosocial Analysis
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Martin Luther King Hospital
08.2018 - 07.2020
Supv RN, Locked Psychiatric Unit
Telecare Corporation
06.2017 - 07.2018
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Riverside County ETS
02.2016 - 05.2017
Inpatient Psychiatric Locked Unit
Santa Clara County Hospital
03.2012 - 07.2013
Ph.D. -
Next Dimension University
Master of Science -
Ohio State University
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