Resourceful psychiatric nurse committed to providing excellent care to patients of all ages. Expertise in performing admission assessments and discharges and participating in crisis interventions. Kind and caring professional with more than 10 years of experience monitoring treatment of patients diagnosed with disabilities, illnesses and distress.
Skills
Supervisory
Training programs
Medication Administration
Treatment Planning
Therapeutic Care Plans
Restraint Techniques
Long-term Care
Family Education
Health Management
Crisis Management
Acute care expertise
Home care
Case Management
Patient and family advocacy
Patient consultation
EMR / EHR
Strong clinical judgment
Intravenous therapy
Collecting vitals
Preventative health
Chronic disease management
Mental Disability Management
Medication Management
Progress Evaluation
Patient Relationships
Education
Aruna College of NursingTumkur, KarnatakaExpected in 2007 – –B.Sc: - GPA:
MAHATMA GANGHI UNIVERSITYINDIA, Expected in 03/2003 – –Associate of Arts:English Language And Literature - GPA:
Work History
American Red Cross - Behavioral RN Paducah, KY, 03/2017 - present
Collaborate with physicians regarding patient progress towards outcomes attainment and assist physicians during treatment
Work closely with all health care providers to facilitate and coordinate efficient
Evaluate patients' signtoms, and record and report results.
Communicate effectively and maintain therapeutic relationships with patients, families, physicians, and staff.
Assessing, planning, implementing, evaluating, and documenting all aspects of patient care.
Managing psychiatric emergency.
Responsible to network and communicate effectively with Facility staff and off-site support agencies.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Participation in staff meetings and in-service training programs.
Maintain effective communications with the facility.
Implement specific treatments as ordered by the staff psychiatrist.
Responds to code or health emergency within standard guidelines.
Provision of training in human behavior and/or mental health issues to institutional staff following institution's training program and as assigned by Mental Health Director/Mental Health coordination.
Compliance with employee standards of Facility.
Compliance includes, but is not limited to, maintenance of the working environment and personal appearance consistent with professional responsibilities, development of harmonious working relationships, and timely notification to supervisory personnel of absences from institution.
Collaborate with all department to achieve an optimal level of care for patients
Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and a great work ethic.
Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to audit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
Conducted therapy for mentally ill patients in group and individual settings to assist patients in achieving normalcy.
Responded to numerous volatile situations and violent outbreaks to restore the safety and security of patients and staff.
Monitored vital signs, nutritional intake, and signs and symptoms of complications to report deviations to the supervisor.
Performed patient assessments to monitor expected response to medications, altering treatment plans as needed.
Monitored all primary care needs for patients to coordinate access to appropriate providers, including immunizations, vision, hearing, and dental care.
Explained useful coping methods to relieve depression and anxiety, including meditation and yoga.
Administered medication and treatments to patients to observe and record responses.
Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
Reported findings to quality departments after conducting routine restraint audits and worked with a team to devise corrective actions for deficiencies.
Reported patients' status and delegated nurse assignments to achieve optimal outcomes.
Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
Performed ongoing assessments to evaluate mental health needs, working with a multidisciplinary team to develop, initiate, manage and modify individualized plans of care.
Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under the care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
Applied nursing expertise to meet the needspatients in challenging environment.
Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures, including facilitating wound care, ostomy care, pressure ulcer prevention, and pain management.
Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from measles, pneumonia, influenza, and other illnesses of concern.
Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
South Shore Health - RN Staff Nurse Weymouth, MA, 09/2012 - 03/2017
Assessing and planning nursing care requirements.
Organising workloads.
Visiting patients at home.
Building relationships with, reassuring, listening and talking to patients.
Combating stigma and helping patients and their families deal with it.
Administering medication.
Agreeing and reviewing care plans and monitoring progress.
Giving advice and arranging support for patients, relatives and carers.
Liaising with doctors, social workers and other professionals.
Assessing treatment success at case conferences and meetings.
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