Psychiatric Charge Nurse Resume Example Brattleboro Retreat

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

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

Psychiatric Charge Nurse Resume Example

Resume Score: 80%

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