Behavioral Health Nurse Resume Example Conner Creek

BEHAVIORAL HEALTH NURSE

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse with extensive experience in medical procedures including medication administration, occupational health procedures, blood draws, IV insertion, infection control, peg tube maintenance, wound care and first aid. Meticulous regard for detail and accuracy with strong follow-through and administrative skills. Maintains composure and makes accurate decisions in fast-paced, unpredictable and stressful environments.

Skills

Wound care expertise
Catheter, IV, and suctioning training
Computerized charting specialist
Correctional nursing experience
Cultural awareness and sensitivity
Operated and maintained monitors of bio-medical equipment
Acute and chronic care experience
Geriatric treatment knowledge

Psychiatric and mental health care
Medication and IV administration
Intake and discharge
Body mechanics knowledge
Diabetes management
Triaging patient concerns
First Aid/CPR

Experience

Licensed Practical Nurse
April 2020 to CurrentConner Creek － Detroit, MI

Documented information for charts, progress reports, assessments and other paperwork within specific timeframes.
Assessed patient needs and recommended appropriate courses of treatment.
Participated in assessments and visits with patients of all ages in various types of settings.
Cultivated relationships with patients, discussing ways to help improve overall health while alleviating self-harm practices.
Counseled patients, discussed substance use and worked closely with individuals to identify positive and healthy life choices.
Intervened in cases that warranted it, including when clients wished to leave facility against medical advice.
Communicated with clients and families in professional and respectful manner, effectively building lasting relationships.
Provided client assessments upon admission and discharge.

Licensed Practical Nurse
February 2019 to CurrentVilla At City Center － Warren, MI

Worked with healthcare team, including social workers, physical therapists, and speech therapists, to assess patient needs, plan and adjust plans of care and actualize nursing interventions to promote and restore patient health.
Evaluated patient status and re-assessed clients' nursing needs.
Communicated concerns regarding clients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
Managed wound care, gave respiratory treatments and helped with non-invasive procedures.
Educated clients, patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain and optimize patient outcomes.
Started, monitored and managed intravenous medication to stabilize patient heart and blood pressure.

Behavioral Health Nurse
December 2019 to January 2020McLaren Health Care － Pontiac, MI

Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
Coordinated care for up to 15 patients per shift in busy Psychiatric setting.
Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
Immunized patients against diseases such as influenza and pneumonia to protect vulnerable populations from serious illnesses.
Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
Executed appropriate steps for patient treatment following careful review of physician medical regimen.

Licensed Practical Nurse
May 2019 to December 2019Octapharma Plasma － Madison Heights, MI

Communicated concerns regarding clients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
Documented patient intake information, including medical histories, current symptoms and vitals such as height and weight.
Counseled clients, patients and families and provided emotional and psychosocial support.
Cleaned and sanitized rooms and equipment using aseptic technique to prevent infection and cross-contamination.
Assisted physicians with conducting examinations.

Licensed Practical Nurse
December 2018 to July 2019Rose Senior Living － Novi, MI

Prevented drug interactions and contributed to correct diagnosis by recording patient health information, monitoring vitals and updating patient files.
Counseled clients, patients and families and provided emotional and psychosocial support.
Communicated concerns regarding clients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete important diagnostic tests.
Managed wound care, gave respiratory treatments and helped with non-invasive procedures.
Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with daily living needs such as bathing, dressing, toileting and exercising.
Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
Worked with healthcare team, including social workers, physical therapists, and speech therapists, to assess patient needs, plan and adjust plans of care and actualize nursing interventions to promote and restore patient health.

Education and Training

Associate of Science : Science, August 2008Wayne County Community College District － Detroit, MI

Diploma : Nursing, March 2013Toledo School of Practical Nursing － Toledo, OH

Certifications

Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification February 2020- February 2022

Licenses

State of Michigan License Practical Nurse

Expires September 2022

Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

Conner Creek
Villa At City Center
McLaren Health Care
Octapharma Plasma
Rose Senior Living

School Attended

Wayne County Community College District
Toledo School of Practical Nursing

Job Titles Held:

Licensed Practical Nurse
Behavioral Health Nurse

Degrees

Associate of Science : Science , August 2008
Diploma : Nursing , March 2013

Behavioral Health Nurse Resume Example

Resume Score: 80%

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