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PSYCHIATRIC CHARGE NURSE
Summary
  • Promoting a successful 32 year nursing career
  • From LPN to ADN to BSN to MSN Family Nurse Practitioner
  • Attentive Psychiatric Nurse composed even in high-stress situations.
  • Registered Nurse with vast years of expertise in treating patients with Mental Health Disorders and Substance Use Disorders.
  • Knowledgeable in care assessments, patient education and records management.
  • Collaborative leader and team player willing to pitch in and assist with any task.
  • Dedicated to coaching and training other health team personnel. Psychiatric Staff Nurse possessing skills needed to help mental health patients make beneficial life changes.
  • Promoting active listening and good time management skills. Bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, and technical knowledge.
  • Proficient in administration of and monitoring medications. and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care.
  • Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities..
Skills
  • Proficient in Initial Assessment of Patients
  • Computerized charting - Have utilized many EMR
  • Detailed at Intake and discharge
  • Triaging patient concerns
  • Seasoned in Medication administration, & providing patient education about medications.
  • Well versed with the dynamics of Suboxone patients
  • Possess communication skills and problem resolution abilities
  • Process improvement
  • First Aid/CPR
  • CPI
  • Team management
  • Working with Forensic and EE/5150/Committed patients
Experience
Brattleboro Retreat | Brattleboro, VTPsychiatric Charge Nurse02/2020 - Current
  • Currently working as a travel Nurse in a free standing Psychiatric Hospital
  • Managing 14 patients Brattleboro Retreat, Brattleboro Vermont (STATE HOSPITAL FLOOR)
  • Handled various patient-oriented duties, acute substance withdrawal from opiates, alcohol, benzo's and litany of bathtub substances that people smoke/snort or shoot into veins
  • Medication administration, management of effects on individuals both positive and negative effects on human body
  • Managing a safe milieu for patients, staff and visitors is a strong asset
  • Met patient needs by devising and coordinating highly tailored care plans for each individual.
  • Cultivated relationships with patients, discussing ways to help improve overall health while alleviating self-harm practices.
  • Documented all medications administered, following policy and procedures
  • Effectively managed daily charting for each patient
  • Assess patient conditions, monitor behaviors and update supervising physicians with observations and concerns
  • Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches
Colleton Medical Center Low Country Transitions | Walterboro, SCPsychiatric Nurse02/2016 - 04/2019
  • Managed 18 patients a Behavioral Unit embedded in Colleton Medical Center, Th Walterboro, SC
  • Completed direct admissions to the inpatient unit. Often these admissions may arrive at the same time from various counties in SC
  • Started the Comprehensive Nursing Care Plan for patient.
  • Handled various patient-oriented duties, acute substance withdrawal from opiates, alcohol, benzo's and litany of bathtub substances that people smoke/snort or shoot into veins
  • Contact admitting Physician for Orders for patients that present after hours
  • Through documentation utilizing the EMR currently utilized in the facility
  • Assessment of patient on admission, Q shift & PRN
  • Cultivated relationships with patients, discussing ways to help improve overall health while alleviating self-harm practices
  • Followed HCA Corporation mandates for training annually
VA Medical Center | Charleston, SCCertified Family Nurse Practitioner12/2008 - 04/2016
  • Saw Veterans in clinic and the Emergency Department (after they had been cleared medically) assessing the Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders
  • Some Veterans were treated and released from the ED after evaluation and others were, at times, committed for inpatient treatment if a danger to self or others. Acute alcohol intoxication and Opiate W/D fell into emergent need for treatment also. Delivered primary care for patients, including diagnosis, treatment, referral for consultation or specialty services,
  • Managed pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment of various disorders and diseases.
  • Performed physical exams, ordering and evaluating lab test as well as medications.
  • Explained treatment plan care, physician-ordered tests and medications to patients and family members or caregivers.
  • Professional Nurse Practitioner with 16 years of experience in providing advanced practice nursing care, including care for Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder, for Veterans from OEF/OIF/OND. Expert in advising patients and leading programs to promote and maintain healthy lifestyles.
  • Reviewed physician-ordered tests and medications with patients, family members and caregivers.
  • Maintained HIPAA compliance in all facets of daily work.
  • Prescribed medication, including controlled substances.
  • Liaised with patients and families regarding treatment and prognosis.
  • Oversaw compliance with state laws, regulatory requirements and guidelines necessary for clinic operations. (Suboxone Clinic with 2 MD's and 76 patients)
Medical University of SC | Charleston, SCPsychiatric Registered Nurse: Nurse Practitioner07/1992 - 12/2008
  • Worked at Medical University from 1992 where I started as a RN Staff Nurse on the Mental Health Unit & continued my employment throughout the years of schooling and after becoming a Nurse Practitioner.
  • Voluminous functions and job duties as I moved through the ranks of the units and the position titles at MUSC
  • Administered psychotropic drugs and other medications, adhering to medication schedules and making adjustments commensurate with patients' condition and response.
  • Met patient needs by devising and coordinating highly tailored care plans for each individual.
  • Cultivated relationships with patients, discussing ways to help improve overall health while alleviating self-harm practices.
  • Collaborated with others to discuss new treatment opportunities.
  • Provided excellent service and attention to patients when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
  • Improved operations by working with team members and customers to find workable solutions. Worked with National Football League (NFL) and developed a treatment program to rehab the (NFL) player. 3-6 months typical stay.
Education and Training
Medical University Of South Carolina | Charleston, ScMaster of Science in Certified Family Nurse Practitioner05/1999
Medical University Of South Carolina | Charleston ScBachelor of Science in Nursing05/1992
Trident Technical College | Charleston, SCAssociate of Science in Nursing 08/1992
Trident Technical College | Charleston, SCLPN in Nursing08/1989
Certifications
  • First Aid/CPR
  • CPI Up to Date
  • BLS Up to Date
  • Forensic Evaluations
  • Medication Management
  • Variety of Electronic Medical Records
  • Flu Shot-October 2020 (administered)
  • Legal Nurse Consultant
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • Brattleboro Retreat
  • Colleton Medical Center Low Country Transitions
  • VA Medical Center
  • Medical University of SC

School Attended

  • Medical University Of South Carolina
  • Trident Technical College

Job Titles Held:

  • Psychiatric Charge Nurse
  • Psychiatric Nurse
  • Certified Family Nurse Practitioner
  • Psychiatric Registered Nurse: Nurse Practitioner

Degrees

  • Master of Science in Certified Family Nurse Practitioner
    Bachelor of Science in Nursing
    Associate of Science in Nursing
    LPN in Nursing

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