Highly motivated, caring, and compassionate student nurse with a passion for learning and growing professionally within a dynamic healthcare environment.
Skills
Crisis Intervention
Patient-focused therapy
Planning and Coordination
Compassionate
Reflective listening
Case management
Building rapport
Referrals and networking
Knowledge of medical and psychiatric terminology
DSM-IV knowledge
PTSD
Suicide Prevention
Military Sexual Trauma
Mental health assessment
Substance abuse
Individual and group counseling
Work History
01/2017 to Current
Health Science SpecialistVeterans Health Administration – Fairfield, CA,
Implement suicide/mental health crisis prevention strategies
Provide support for the identification of veterans at high risk, and coordinates enhanced care
Conduct interviews and utilizes assessments tools to assess emotional, functional, and/or psychological conditions
Complete structured diagnostic and clinical assessments
Prepare and maintain records and reports in accordance with program guidelines
Provide psycho-education and directs advice regarding suicide/mental illness crisis
Work collaboratively with members of the VA Crisis Hotline Program to identify appropriate services for patients in crisis
Assist patients and their family/friend/significant other with issues regarding the patient's mental health issues, referrals, benefits, and support groups
Provided ongoing counseling to help patients deal with conditions and processes
Coordinated program referrals for community-based resources
Work with medical teams, patients and families to implement effective treatment plans
04/2014 to 12/2016
Needs Assessment Counselor Highmark Inc. – Monessen, PA,
Completed thorough assessments on patients who present to hospital in crisis due to mental health and /or substance abuse problems (i.e., suicidal ideations, alcohol abuse)
Referred patient to level of care that best met their mental health needs to ensure patient’s safety (i.e., Inpatient-if suicidal with plan)
Collaborated with CSU (Crisis Stabilizations Units) to have patient admitted into hospital immediately to stabilize patient
Staffed cases with Psychiatrist to ensure patients met necessary criteria for inpatient care
Provided clinical information for pre-authorization with insurance providers for inpatient care
Coordinated program referrals for community-based resources
03/2013 to 04/2014
Mental Health Technician University Of Pennsylvania Health System – Mercerville, NJ,
Identified behaviors that necessitated intervention and obtained assistance from qualified personnel to complete intervention.
Followed infection control procedures.
Escorted patients from unit to meals, activities and visitation areas to maintain standard of safety and security.
Observed patient behaviors and mental status and notified RN of unusual or potentially dangerous occurrences.
Attended therapeutic educational group meetings and supported patients with guidance from RN and treatment team members.
Engaged with colleagues in treatment team meetings to promote positive patient treatment outcomes.
Assisted with patient restraint and seclusion scenarios to create safe environment for patient and medical personnel.
Accompanied new patients to unit and recorded vital signs to establish baseline record upon facility arrival.
Supported patients needing medical care to relieve patient anxiety and promote positive outcomes.
Performed scheduled patient safety checks and documented results to establish patients' well-being.
Helped patients with meals, activities of daily living (ADLs) and facility transfers to promote security and patient well-being.
Recommended continuing care and medications to clients and communicated with family members on treatment and discharge plans.
Managed 15+ patients daily .
Charted on each patient daily.
12/2009 to 06/2012
Support Care Counselor Hope House One – City, STATE,
Developed goal-oriented psychoeducational and activity therapy groups to improve clients' level of functioning
Displayed sensitivity to cultural needs of clients and families served.
Followed infection control procedures
Provided feeding, bathing and mobility assistance
Assist with administration of medication under supervision of RN
Assisted clients with activities of daily living
Worked collaboratively with other mental health professionals to provide consistent care and minimize diversion
Managed 6+ clients daily with Intellectual Developmental Disabilities
Education
Expected in 08/2021
Bachelor of Science: Nursing Chamberlain University - Atlanta, GA, GPA:
Expected in 12/2014
Bachelor of Science: Psychology Georgia State University - Atlanta, GA GPA:
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