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CHARGE NURSE
Professional Summary

Objective: To obtain a RN position in Intake ,Case Management or on a Behavioral Health Unit.

Seasoned Charge Nurse with more than 10 years of experience on fast paced Dual Diagnosis /Chemical Dependency Unit and 13 years in Med-Surg.

Experience with Holistic multi-disciplinary coordination of care for patients,including collaborating with Case Managers, Physicians, Ancillary providers,Social Workers and other internal and external programs.

Experience de-escalating hostile and aggressive patients by use of least restrictive interventions and proactively ensured safety of patients and staff.

Skills
  • Process evaluation
  • Patient Care Planning
  • Medical Record Auditing
  • Detail oriented
  • Critical thinking
  • Strong work ethic
  • Strong assessment skills
  • Adaptability
  • Collaboration
  • CPI trained
  • CPR
Work History
Charge Nurse, 07/2018 to 09/2020
Camp Recovery – Barling , AR
  • Assigned and delegated responsibilities based on staff competencies and patient needs.
  • Provided intervention medication as ordered and support to patients with acute,chronic and drug induced mental illness.
  • Ensured that doctor's order were efficiently carried out, including testing, medical procedures,consultations and stat orders for psychiatric /medical emergencies.
  • Performed daily nursing assessments on assigned patients,including assessment of mood,suicide,safety risk and narrative of patient's daily activities.

Intake Nurse , 09/2019 to 04/2020
Danbury Health Systems – Highland , NY
  • Perused referrals and conducted RN to RN report from other facilities seeking admit to determine if patient was appropriate.
  • Performed admission assessments focusing on patients with acute symptoms of mental illness and polysubstance abuse.
  • Monitored suicidal,psychotic and patients in active withdrawal and maintained safety until transferred to designated unit.
  • Acted in accordance with facility policy and appropriate nursing care.
  • Provided compassionate and empathetic care to patients in safe, therapeutic environment.
  • Administered PO and IM psychotropic medication as needed while monitoring patients for side effects.
Charge Nurse, 03/2006 to 10/2016
Camp Recovery – Fayetteville , AR
  • Provided care on busy Chemical Detox and Dual Diagnosis unit. Assessing the health of patients using specialized knowledge and skills,and anticipating the outcome of nursing interventions.
  • Assigned and delegated responsibilities based on staff competencies and patient needs.
  • Consulted anand coordinated with healthcare team members to assess,plan,implement or evaluate patient plan of care.
  • Preformed admissions and discharges.
  • Provided therapeutic interactions with patients to assist them in identifying sources of Anxiety and Depression .
  • Exercised effective judgement and medical training when handling psychiatric and medical emergencies.
Staff Nurse, 01/2004 to 03/2006
University Of Tennessee Medical Center – Knoxville , TN
  • Provided rehabilitative nursing care involving ADL's and other issues to promote and restore independence in patients.
  • Assessed patient vital signs,any status changes ,reviewed lab results and notified medical attending of any abnormalities when appropriate.
  • Administered medications and treatments in accordance with hospital policy.
Staff Nurse, 03/2002 to 03/2004
University Of Tennessee Medical Center – Knoxville , TN
  • Provided care on busy Med-Surg/ Oncology unit.
  • Administered medications and treatments and monitored for signs of adverse effects.
  • Established a caring,therapeutic relationship with patients and families.
  • Collaborated with staff to form a plan of care based on clinical information and patient observations.
Staff Nurse, 06/1993 to 07/2001
University Of Tennessee Medical Center – Knoxville , TN
  • Provided quality care to patients on busy Med-Surg unit.
  • Prepped patient's for surgery. Administered pre-op meds,Maintained NPO status and intravenous access.
  • Received patients back to unit postoperative and monitored for post -op complications such as shock, sepsis ,bleeding and the effects of analgesia.
  • Notified Surgeon of any abnormal labs or changes in patient status and carried out orders as received.
Education
High School Diploma: 05/1982
Lincoln Park High School - City

General studies.

Associate of Applied Science: Nursing, 05/1993
Olive Harvey College - City
Skills
  • Process evaluation
  • Patient Care Planning
  • Medical Record Auditing
  • Detail oriented
  • Critical thinking
  • Strong work ethic
  • Strong assessment skills
  • Adaptability
  • Collaboration
  • CPI trained
  • CPR
Work History
Charge Nurse, 07/2018 to 09/2020
Company Name – City, State
  • Assigned and delegated responsibilities based on staff competencies and patient needs.
  • Provided intervention medication as ordered and support to patients with acute,chronic and drug induced mental illness.
  • Ensured that doctor's order were efficiently carried out, including testing, medical procedures,consultations and stat orders for psychiatric /medical emergencies.
  • Performed daily nursing assessments on assigned patients,including assessment of mood,suicide,safety risk and narrative of patient's daily activities.

Intake Nurse , 09/2019 to 04/2020
Company Name – City, State
  • Perused referrals and conducted RN to RN report from other facilities seeking admit to determine if patient was appropriate.
  • Performed admission assessments focusing on patients with acute symptoms of mental illness and polysubstance abuse.
  • Monitored suicidal,psychotic and patients in active withdrawal and maintained safety until transferred to designated unit.
  • Acted in accordance with facility policy and appropriate nursing care.
  • Provided compassionate and empathetic care to patients in safe, therapeutic environment.
  • Administered PO and IM psychotropic medication as needed while monitoring patients for side effects.
Charge Nurse, 03/2006 to 10/2016
Company Name – City, State
  • Provided care on busy Chemical Detox and Dual Diagnosis unit. Assessing the health of patients using specialized knowledge and skills,and anticipating the outcome of nursing interventions.
  • Assigned and delegated responsibilities based on staff competencies and patient needs.
  • Consulted anand coordinated with healthcare team members to assess,plan,implement or evaluate patient plan of care.
  • Preformed admissions and discharges.
  • Provided therapeutic interactions with patients to assist them in identifying sources of Anxiety and Depression .
  • Exercised effective judgement and medical training when handling psychiatric and medical emergencies.
Staff Nurse, 01/2004 to 03/2006
Company Name – City, State
  • Provided rehabilitative nursing care involving ADL's and other issues to promote and restore independence in patients.
  • Assessed patient vital signs,any status changes ,reviewed lab results and notified medical attending of any abnormalities when appropriate.
  • Administered medications and treatments in accordance with hospital policy.
Staff Nurse, 03/2002 to 03/2004
Company Name – City, State
  • Provided care on busy Med-Surg/ Oncology unit.
  • Administered medications and treatments and monitored for signs of adverse effects.
  • Established a caring,therapeutic relationship with patients and families.
  • Collaborated with staff to form a plan of care based on clinical information and patient observations.
Staff Nurse, 06/1993 to 07/2001
Company Name – City, State
  • Provided quality care to patients on busy Med-Surg unit.
  • Prepped patient's for surgery. Administered pre-op meds,Maintained NPO status and intravenous access.
  • Received patients back to unit postoperative and monitored for post -op complications such as shock, sepsis ,bleeding and the effects of analgesia.
  • Notified Surgeon of any abnormal labs or changes in patient status and carried out orders as received.
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School Attended

  • Lincoln Park High School
  • Olive Harvey College

Job Titles Held:

  • Charge Nurse
  • Intake Nurse
  • Staff Nurse

Degrees

  • High School Diploma : 05/1982
    Associate of Applied Science : Nursing , 05/1993

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