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AGENCY REGISTERED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH NURSE

Summary

Ten years experience in Nursing with nine of those years in Behavioral Health clinical setting providing nursing care to diverse populations with excellent communication skills.

Work History

Agency Registered Behavioral Health Nurse , 07/2019 to 02/2020
Company Name – City, State

Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment.
Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities to prevent further disability.
Partnered with social workers, counselors and doctors to develop plans of care.
Administered medications and assessed side effects, successes and failures of new medications.
Completed pre-admission screenings and physical and mental health assessments for psychiatric patients.
Conducted surveillance of patients to note behavioral changes and relayed information to charting systems.
Assisted in calming patients using recognized best practice techniques with help from assistants and guards.
Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
Partnered with physicians, social workers, activity therapists, nutritionists and case managers to develop and implement individualized care plans and documented all patient interactions and interventions in electronic charting systems.
Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Responded to numerous volatile situations and violent outbreaks to restore safety and security of patients and staff.
Oversaw care of suicidal patients and acted swiftly to reduce risk of harm to themselves or others.
Led successful six person team comprised of RNs, LPNs and ancillary staff.
Cared for patients in Eighteen -bed unit, supporting fellow nurses in delivering outstanding treatment to patients.

Registered Nurse Psychiatric Unit PRN (24-36hr), 12/2017 to Current
Company Name – City, State

Used Cerner to maintain a database of relevant information for practitioners to access and coordinate patient care
Closely monitored acute conditions
Developed and implemented nursing care plans
Pharmacological and non-pharmacological management and treatment of various disorders and diseases
Maintain a safe and structured environment for patients on the unit
Use therapeutic communication to help patients verbalize emotions and thoughts
Managed care from admission to discharge, including patient assessments, care planning, health educations and discharging support to provide comprehensive care to over ten patients daily
Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates
Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options
Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission
Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities to prevent further disability

Registered Nurse Psychiatric Unit FT (84 Hours), 01/2012 to 08/2017
Company Name – City, State

Pharmacological and non-pharmacological management and treatment of various disorders and diseases
Scheduled patient admissions and discharges
Implemented de-escalation techniques to help patients manage their emotions and behaviors
Liaised between patients and physicians to ensure patient comprehension of treatment plans
Updated patient charts using MAP, AS-400, AND PSS with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments
Cared for patients in 71-bed unit, supporting fellow nurses in delivering outstanding treatment to patients
Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action
Adhered to strict safety measures by carefully determining proper dosages before administering medications
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety
Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems
Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches
Explained course of care and medications, including side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms
Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies
Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information
Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities to prevent further disability

Grad Nurse/Registerd Nurse PT (32hr), 09/2010 to 07/2011
Company Name – City, State

Chronic patient care in med-surg unit, adeptly handling all aspects of treatment from medication to wound care to monitoring for 6 patients per shift.
Developed patient care plans, including assessments, evaluations and nursing diagnoses
Ensured efficacy of treatments through monitoring of treatment regimens
Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches
Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action
Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions
Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans
Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion
Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to catch and address new concerns
Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information
Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options
Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions
Adhered to strict safety measures by carefully determining proper dosages before administering medications
Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures, including facilitating wound care, ostomy care, pressure ulcer prevention and pain management

Registered Nurse Psychiatric Unit, 03/2020 to Current
Company Name – City, State

Education

Associate of Applied Science: Nursing, 2010
Meridian Community College - City, State

Associate of Applied Science: Business Administration, 2003
East Mississippi Community College - City, State

High School Diploma: 2001
Kemper County High School - City, State

Member of Future Business Leaders of America
Received Future Business Leaders of America Scholarship

Skills

Data entry

Acute care expertise
Medication administration
Collecting vitals
EMR / EHR

Strong clinical judgment
Family planning services education
Preceptor
Patient and family advocacy

Certifications

Registered Nurse in LA, RN158044, Expires 01/31/2021
Registered Nurse in MS, R886270, Expires 12/31/2020
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification- Expires 09/2020
Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI)- Expires 10/2020

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School Attended

Meridian Community College
East Mississippi Community College
Kemper County High School

Job Titles Held:

Agency Registered Behavioral Health Nurse
Registered Nurse Psychiatric Unit PRN (24-36hr)
Registered Nurse Psychiatric Unit FT (84 Hours)
Grad Nurse/Registerd Nurse PT (32hr)
Registered Nurse Psychiatric Unit

Degrees

Associate of Applied Science : Nursing , 2010
Associate of Applied Science : Business Administration , 2003
High School Diploma : 2001

Agency Registered Behavioral Health Nurse Resume Example

Resume Score: 80%

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