Willa Aaron
Honolulu,HI
Summary
Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about medication administration to patients in an inpatient psychiatric hospital setting. Knowledge and experience in interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader looking for opportunity for professional and personal growth in nursing career.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse III
Hawaii State Hospital
Honolulu, HI
04.2006 - Current
- Carry out and implement physician orders for patient medications and treatments.
- Administer scheduled and prn oral and injectable medications and treatments to patients and monitor their responses to medications and treatments.
- Update patients' charts to reflect current treatment plan goals and issues.
- Provide direct patient care and support a therapeutic and safe environment for patients and staff.
- Participate in monthly treatment plan reviews with psychiatrist, psychologist, social worker, MISA specialist, dietician, and case manager to update and modify patient course of action for current admission.
- Train and supervise new nurses and psychiatric technicians to their new duties and responsibilities.
- Create and manage staff assignments based on present unit needs and acuity.
Registered Nurse III
Castle Medical Center
Kailua, HI
06.2003 - 03.2006
- Conduct nursing assessments on newly admitted patients from ER.
- Provide direct care in an acute psychiatric care unit and help stabilize patients.
- Administer medications and treatments to patients and monitor and chart their daily responses to medications and treatments.
- Review and implement MARS, treatment plans, and other treatment modalities based on patient goals.
- Implement detox protocol for identified patients and monitor their progress.
- Transfer and discharge patients based on patient conditions and progress.
Nursing Instructor
College Of The Marshall Islands
Majuro, Republic Of The Marshall Islands
01.1996 - 08.2000
- Taught basic nursing courses at classrooms and at clinical sites.
- Coordinated long distance nursing courses through Peacesat from University of Guam.
- Monitored progress of each student and provided formal evaluation upon completion of clinical placements.
- Developed and created clinical assignments to assess student skills.
- Coached underperforming students to help meet clinical objectives
- Assessed student knowledge levels and abilities with detailed assessments.
Psychiatric Nurse
Ministry Of Health, Department Of Mental Health
Majuro, Republic Of The Marshall Islands
12.1991 - 08.1992
- Implemented and managed treatment programs for adults with mental illness in th community.
- Performed patient assessments to monitor expected response to medications and altering treatment plans.
- Administered scheduled medications and treatments to patients in the community through daily outreach programs.
- Ran and managed support groups for patients and their families.
- Promoted community awareness on mental health and illness through quarterly program visits and seminars to various schools.
Education
No Degree - Clinical Nurse Specialist in Mental Health
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
12.1995
Skills
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Word
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Antipsychotic medications
- Microsoft Access
- Communication skills
Languages
Marshallese
Full Professional
Timeline
Registered Nurse III - Hawaii State Hospital
04.2006 - Current
Registered Nurse III - Castle Medical Center
06.2003 - 03.2006
Nursing Instructor - College Of The Marshall Islands
01.1996 - 08.2000
Psychiatric Nurse - Ministry Of Health, Department Of Mental Health
12.1991 - 08.1992
University of Hawaii At Manoa - No Degree, Clinical Nurse Specialist in Mental Health
University of Guam - Bachelor of Science, Nursing
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