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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 Current
Menomonee Falls Health Services - Menomonee Falls , WI
  • 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 Current
Menomonee Falls Health Services - Menomonee Falls , WI
  • 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 2020
Interim Home Healthcare Company - New Philadelphia , OH
  • 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 2019
Menomonee Falls Health Services - Menomonee Falls , WI
  • 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 2019
Menomonee Falls Health Services - Menomonee Falls , WI
  • 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 - City
Diploma : Nursing, March 2013Toledo School of Practical Nursing - City
Certifications

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

Licenses

State of Michigan License Practical Nurse

Expires September 2022

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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

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