Zaneta Lakes
Waynesboro,GA
Summary
Registered Nurse with extensive behavioral health experience, delivering patient-centered care across diverse populations. Implement individualized care plans and provide crisis intervention support to stabilize outcomes. Apply therapeutic communication and critical thinking to improve patient progress.
Overview
1
1
Certification
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Registered Nurse/Case Manager
East Central Regional Hospital
03.2023 - 06.2026
- Provided crisis intervention and stabilization for acute behavioral health situations to protect patient safety and support treatment delivery.
- Led crisis intervention sessions to give immediate support during high-stress situations for patients and staff.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans that addressed patient needs.
- Completed comprehensive assessments to identify patient needs and create tailored interventions.
- Administered medications and tracked patient reactions to support effective treatment outcomes.
- Applied evidence-based practices to strengthen the therapeutic environment within the facility and support patient well-being.
- Used evidence-based interventions tailored to each patient's unique needs to support strong recovery outcomes.
- Taught coping strategies and stress management techniques to empower patients in self-care and enhance recovery.
- Taught patients and families about mental health diagnoses and treatment options to improve understanding and adherence.
- Reviewed treatment plan effectiveness by tracking patient progress toward goals and adjusting interventions based on clinical judgment.
- Trained new nursing staff on behavioral health protocols to improve team performance and care quality.
- Built patient satisfaction through trust, rapport, compassionate listening, and empathetic communication.
- Protected patient rights by maintaining confidentiality standards and addressing ethical concerns.
- Supported patient safety through regular environmental checks to identify and reduce risk within the behavioral health unit.
Licensed Practice Nurse
East Central Regional Hospital
12.2005 - 03.2023
- Demonstrates excellent written and oral communication skills
- Acted as Mental Health Practical Nurse, Team Leader, and Medication Nurse for individuals in a mental health disability developmental facility.
- Provide direct nursing care, consistent with regulatory requirements, department policies, and current professional standards
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary healthcare providers to coordinate safe, high-quality patient care, improving overall treatment outcomes
- Applies knowledge, skills, and judgment to assume the responsibility of professional nursing care in a mental facility
- Oversee direct admission and discharge planning
- Conducted family and patient teaching sessions, empowering patients and families with knowledge for better health management
- Maintained detailed patient charts and documentation accurately in electronic health records.
- Participate in performance programs, educational programs, and orientation of new personnel
Licensed Practice Nurse
Brentwood Terrace Health Care
01.2005 - 04.2019
- Provided wound care treatment and medication support in a 110-bed nursing home facility.
- Monitored performance of 4-6 nursing assistants during weekend workflow to ensure quality care and compliance with standards.
- Maintained accurate patient charts and documentation.
- Supported weekend workflow and monitored performance of 4-6 nursing assistants.
- Educated patients and families during admission and discharge planning, ensuring understanding of care processes and accurate charting.
- Maintained patient charts and documentation to ensure accurate and up-to-date medical records.
FFD Collector
Southern Nuclear Company
05.2017 - 01.2019
- Drug and alcohol testing for pre-access and random collections on nuclear site
- Performed annual and pre-access audiometric/hearing testing, ensuring compliance with health regulations and monitoring employee hearing health
- Ensured effective response to workplace injuries in the field, coordinating on and off-site medical treatments to ensure prompt care and recovery
- Perform annual EKG testing for medical review officer during physical exams
- Educated employees on safety protocols and injury prevention measures to promote a safer work environment
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT07-2025
No Degree - Nurse Residency Program
Augusta University
Augusta, GA07-2024
High School Graduate -
Burke County High School
Waynesboro, GA05-1993
Associate Degree - Nursing
Augusta Technical College
Augusta, GA12-2022
Diploma - Licensed Practical Nurse
Augusta Technical College
Augusta, GA12-2004
Skills
- Strong clinical judgment
- Medication administration
- Crisis management
- Behavioral health nursing
- Electronic health records
References
Terrell, Rasheda Registered Nurse – Charge Nurse East Central Regional Hospital Phone: (706) 993‑0545
Herrington, Linda Registered Nurse – Director of Nursing Brentwood Health Care Phone: (706) 339‑7089
Detchemendy, Crystal Registered Nurse – Nurse Educator East Central Regional Hospital Phone: (706) 803‑341‑5292
Certification
- Heartsaver First Aid
Timeline
Staff Registered Nurse/Case Manager
East Central Regional Hospital
03.2023 - 06.2026
FFD Collector
Southern Nuclear Company
05.2017 - 01.2019
Licensed Practice Nurse
East Central Regional Hospital
12.2005 - 03.2023
Licensed Practice Nurse
Brentwood Terrace Health Care
01.2005 - 04.2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
No Degree - Nurse Residency Program
Augusta University
High School Graduate -
Burke County High School
Associate Degree - Nursing
Augusta Technical College
Diploma - Licensed Practical Nurse
Augusta Technical College