Mental Health Registered Nurse Resume Example Baycare

MENTAL HEALTH REGISTERED NURSE

Professional Summary

Compassionate Nurse with over ten years of experience in offering comprehensive patient care in long term care, hospice care,mental health and emergency room care. Four years, as a LPN and six years, as a RN. Work well with diverse patient population and foster trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.

Skills

Strong clinical judgment
Acute care
Intravenous therapy

Patient advocacy
High level of autonomy
Time management

Work History

Mental Health Registered Nurse, 02/2017 to Current
Baycare – Clearwater, FL

Explained course of care and medications, including side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.

Registered Nurse, Emergency Department, 11/2015 to Current
Lakeland Regional Health – Lakeland, Florida

Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes.
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses.
Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
Developed strategy to target nursing and patient satisfaction issues, improve response and patient care quality and suggest actionable improvements to promote hospital-wide quality and safety initiatives .
Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
Remain calm in stressful situation.
Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
Managed patients recovering from surgical procedures.
Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
Participated in making long term changes for the unit, during a crisis situation.

Licensed Practical Nurse, 09/2012 to 02/2017
Cornerstone Hospice – Winter Haven, FL

Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
Documented patient information obtained from interviews concerning symptoms, medications and prior treatment.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare personnel to meet patients' personal, physical, psychological and cognitive needs.
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.

Licensed Practical Nurse, Long Term Care, 06/2010 to 02/2015
Florida Presbyterian Homes Inc. – Lakeland, FL

Created individualized care plans for patients and worked with medical professionals to come up with treatment and discharge options.
Directed patient admission and discharge tasks while managing patients and coordinating care.
Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
Helped patients eat and drink when necessary for safe consumption of food consistent with recovery guidelines.
Delegated tasks and provided leadership for four support personnel.
Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates.
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
Helped patients achieve higher standards of living through effective ADL coaching and assistance.

Education

Bachelor of Science: 2016
South University - Tampa, FL

Associate of Applied Science: 2014
Jersey College - Tampa, FL

LPN, 2010
Erwin Technical College - Tampa, FL

Medical Assisting, 2006
Florida Technical Institute - Lakeland

Certifications

BLS Certified
ACLS Certified

Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

Baycare
Lakeland Regional Health
Cornerstone Hospice
Florida Presbyterian Homes Inc.

School Attended

South University
Jersey College
Erwin Technical College
Florida Technical Institute

Job Titles Held:

Mental Health Registered Nurse
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Licensed Practical Nurse
Licensed Practical Nurse, Long Term Care

Degrees

Bachelor of Science : 2016
Associate of Applied Science: 2014
LPN , 2010
Medical Assisting , 2006

Mental Health Registered Nurse Resume Example

Resume Score: 80%

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