Windy Frander
Smiths Station,AL
Summary
Compassionate registered nurse with background in psychiatric and medical surgical nursing. Skilled in fast-paced environments, prioritizing patient needs and delivering high-quality care. Strong communication abilities ensure effective collaboration with healthcare teams. Improved patient satisfaction through attentive service and advocacy.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Psychiatric Charge Nurse-Child and Adolescent Unit
Scion Health-The Bradley Center of St. Francis
Columbus, GA
2018.09 - 2025.01
- Assigning duties and supervising LPNs and MHTs.
- Mental and physical assessments of psychiatric inpatients.
- Collaborating with the mental health team and creating an individual treatment plan for each inpatient.
- Referred patients to specialized health resources or community agencies to furnish additional assistance.
- Verbal redirection and de-escalation of aggressive patients.
- Provided direct supervision to nursing staff, including mentoring, scheduling, performance evaluations, and training new employees.
- Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
- Facilitated communication between families and other healthcare providers regarding changes in patient status or treatments being administered.
- Provided direct nursing care to patients, including administering medications and treatments.
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
West Central Georgia Regional Hospital
Columbus, GA
2017.01 - 2018.09
- Provided emotional support to family members of psychiatric patients during difficult times.
- Assisted with crisis intervention when needed.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions for patients in a residential setting.
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
- Initiated and implemented restraints/seclusion when necessary.
- Administered medications and observed for any side effects.
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
The Bradley Center of St. Francis Hospital
Columbus, GA
2010.06 - 2017.01
- Provided emotional support to family members of psychiatric patients during difficult times.
- Assisted with crisis intervention when needed.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times.
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
- Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient care services provided in accordance with agency policy and procedures.
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
- Performed physical and mental assessments of psychiatric patients.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans.
- Coordinated discharge planning to ensure continuity of care post-hospitalization.
- Monitored patient progress and adjusted treatments as needed.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Coordinated discharge planning activities for psychiatric patients.
- Advised family members on available community resources that can help them manage their loved one's condition.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss treatment plans and goals for each patient.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Assessed client responses to medication regimes and reported any adverse reactions.
- Instructed individuals on how to cope with their mental health conditions through lifestyle changes, such as diet or exercise regimens.
- 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.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Administered medications according to physician orders.
- Coached clients on healthy coping skills such as relaxation techniques or stress management strategies.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Columbus Regional Hospital-(now Piedmont Hospital)
Columbus, GA
2005.09 - 2010.06
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Implemented pre, intra- and post-care, evaluating response to clinical interventions with progression toward discharge.
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
- Performed cardiopulmonary resuscitation accurately and effectively.
- Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
- Assessed, monitored and documented patient progress on a daily basis.
- Instructed patients and families in health promotion activities such as proper nutrition, wound care and disease prevention.
- Supported new staff members by providing orientation to the Medical-Surgical Unit procedures and protocols.
- Adhered to hospital policies and procedures while providing quality patient centered care.
- Maintained accurate records of all patient interactions, treatments, medications administered and any changes in condition.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times.
- Participated actively in unit meetings to discuss clinical issues related to patient outcomes, care plans, staffing concerns.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Administered prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved nursing techniques.
- Actively participated in performance improvement initiatives that focused on enhancing quality of services rendered by the Medical-Surgical Unit.
- Conducted specified laboratory tests to help detect conditions and determine diagnosis.
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care for terminally ill patients and their families.
- Observed patient's heart rate, blood pressure and respiration for signs of distress.
- Demonstrated excellent interpersonal communication skills when interacting with patients, family members, physicians or other healthcare professionals.
- Prioritized workloads according to urgency levels ensuring timely completion of assignments.
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining high standards of professional conduct.
- Provided direct nursing care to medical-surgical patients including assessments, treatments, medications and documentation of care.
- Responded quickly and effectively to life threatening situations utilizing advanced cardiac life support protocols.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Chattahoochee Valley Community College
Phenix City, AL2005-05
Skills
- Quality improvement
- Behavioral management
- Suicide risk assessment
- Discharge planning
- Psychiatric evaluation
- Mental and physical assessments
- Assigning tasks to other team members, and supervising LPNs and MHTs
- Staff training and development
- Therapeutic communication
- Inpatient psychiatric care
- Substance abuse treatment
- De-escalation techniques
- Individualized care planning
- Family education
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
Accomplishments
- Winner of the Daisy Award for nursing excellence.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Psychiatric Charge Nurse-Child and Adolescent Unit
Scion Health-The Bradley Center of St. Francis
2018.09 - 2025.01
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
West Central Georgia Regional Hospital
2017.01 - 2018.09
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
The Bradley Center of St. Francis Hospital
2010.06 - 2017.01
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Columbus Regional Hospital-(now Piedmont Hospital)
2005.09 - 2010.06
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Chattahoochee Valley Community College