mental health registered nurse resume example with 11+ years of experience
I worked at Fairview Training Center on a job rotation as anAdministrative Specialist for about 8 months and transferred to Oregon State Hospital to work as Office Specialist II for about 2 plus years which challenged me to be a fast learner and gave methe opportunity to learn data collecting, organizing skills and task prioritization. Iāve worked as MHT, CMA, Mental Health Nurse Manager, and Mental Health Registered Nurse for Oregon State Hospital for a total of 24 plus years. While working as Mental Health Registered Nurse I had the opportunity to assist the Education department with new hired employee withonboarding orientation. As one of the Nurse Managers at Oregon State Hospital, I have had demonstrated proficiency in verbal and written communication skills. I had the opportunity to facilitate trainings on the unit for diverse staff members, I also had the opportunity to assist with the hiring process. I had the opportunity to do document preparation, data and records collection and submitted paperwork for possible new employeeās background and criminal history check, interviewscheduling, and interviewed possible new employee candidates.
I have a positive attitude that I bring to the workplace daily. I am good at prioritizing my work and get it done on a timely manner. I maintain calm under pressure and adapt well with different working environments.
- Clinical Documentation
- Disease Diagnosis and Management
- Medication Prescribing and Administration
- Psychiatric and Mental Health Care
- Unit Management and Leadership
- Nurse Education and Mentorship
- Patient Health Education
Savannah, GA, 02/2014 - Current
- Administered medications, adhering to medication schedules and making adjustments commensurate with patients' condition and response.
- Created safe and supportive therapeutic milieu to promote recovery.
- Handled vital sign monitoring, medication administration and patient behavior assessments.
- Monitored patients prescribed psychotropic medications to assess medications' effectiveness and side effects.
- Consulted with psychiatrists about client medication changes, issues with medicine compliance and efficacy of medications.
- Tracked client movement on and off unit by documenting times and destinations of clients.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis, treatment and disease management, equipping them with tools to achieve and maintain optimal psychiatric and mental health.
- Conducted 15-minute and unscheduled checks on patients, immediately responding to hazardous incidents or crises to maintain safe milieu.
- Documented observations, interventions and concerns in patient charts and electronic systems, sustaining continuum of care from admission through to discharge.
Athens, GA, 05/2011 - 11/2013
- Managed performance of 20+ nursing staff, reviewing task completion, prioritization and report quality.
- Applied clinical judgment and comprehensive knowledge of facility policies to assist floor nurses with patient care decisions.
- Received and investigated complaints from patients families and clinical staff, devising solutions to multifaceted challenges.
- Evaluated patient needs and preferences to build and update tailored treatment plans.
- Supervised nurse administration of oral, intramuscular and Sub-q to patients as prescribed, monitoring responses for adverse reactions.
- Monitored staff performance and provided coaching and formal counseling to staff.
- Performed personnel interviewing, hiring, and assist HR with disciplinary actions.
- Trained other nurses on patient care and daily tasks, supporting growth and professional development.
- Provided strong leadership and guidance to nurses.
- Mentored and coached nursing staff, listening to concerns and providing counsel.
- Established and maintained positive relationships with residents, physicians, hospital staff, patients and families.
- Evaluated performance of staff nurses, contributing to professional development.
- Delegated clinical and managerial responsibilities to staff.
- Handled probationary and annual performance evaluations for nursing staff.
- Participated in several different interview panels (MHTs, LPNs, RNs, MHSRN, TDS1, and HR analyst assistant). Facilitated trainings on 24-hour nursing reports; daily functional; BIOs; etc.. Made sure all staff members take their required Furlough days. Signed and make sure all timesheets and over time sheets are correct. Make sure all staff wear their PMTs. Handled disciplinary actions with the HR personnel. Handled patient grievances. Trained staff on the unit how to use MCICS, AVATAR, and API program.
- Encouraged and ensured compliance with Joint commission and CMS standards. Reviewed and signed Trip slips. Oversee SPOTs Cards, tracked purchases and submitted reports to the program directors. Track patients' behavioral precautions, ensured IDT review after a seclusion and restraint. Documented reviews of patients' Seclusion and restraints, and any restrictive events and send in reports to program director. Encouraged and ensure timely completion of documentations related to patient care delivery with all MHTs and RNs. Counseled Nurses and CMAs on medication variances. Identified Nursing staff training needs. Investigated and sign off on incident and accident reports and filed critical incident reports and send them in to the program director for team reviews and responses. I did reference checks on MHTs, LPNs, and RNs to get all hiring paperwork done for other hiring Nurse Managers. Meet and greet new employees on their first week of New Employee Orientation. Help teach pain management class at the Trails Treatment Mall.
- Educated patients about treatment care plans.
- Attended facility education workshops and programs.
- Reviewed charts for accuracy to reduce errors and verify completion of updates.
- Assigned case managers to monitor progress of patients and assist patients as needed.
Sacramento, CA, 11/2008 - 06/2009
- Completed daily rounds of nursing department to verify nursing service personnel performance alignment acceptable nursing standards.
- Maintained correct number of staff for each unit while promoting high levels of patient care.
- Supervised, coordinated, reviewed and evaluated the work of subordinate personnel. Maintain and schedule sufficient professional staff to meet the delivery of patient care. Maintain safety and security of Forensic nursing personnel and Forensic patients. Review and approve leave requests for RNs, Float pool staff, ASP staff, and agency CNA and RNs. Communicate pertinent information to Forensic program nursing staff orally and in writing. I gave clarification on contract languages (AFSME and SEIU), State/Federal laws regarding mandates, overtime issues, time off request, etc...Called Agency to canceled their staff when they are not needed for the shift within expected time. Provided direct patient care by assessing patient's conditions daily, including mental status, behavioral changes, and medical changes as necessary. Keep accurate charting of patient care delivered etc. Plan and implement therapeutic interventions with patients. Participate in patient IDT process and provide clinical input to the IDT team. Evaluate, and carry out doctor's orders, and administering prescribed medications to patients. Delegate and supervise aspects of nursing care to subordinate nursing personnel.
- Answered questions and addressed concerns from employees promptly through email, phone and in person.
- Facilitated orientation, competencies and skills validation processes for MHTs.
- Managed team of 12+ registered nurses, and 50+ certified nursing assistants.
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School Attended
- Chemeketa Community College
Job Titles Held:
- Mental Health Registered Nurse
- Nurse Manager
- Supervising Registered Nurse
Degrees
- Associate of Arts
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