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PSYCHIATRIC NURSE
Professional Summary
Dedicated Psychiatric Nurse in a forensic setting, excellent at juggling multiple tasks and working under pressure. Registered Nurse with over 8 years experience in clinical & psychiatric settings providing nursing care to diverse medical and mental health populations. Interacted with patients and colleagues, demonstrating compassion and respect for the inherent dignity, worth, and uniqueness of every individual, unrestricted by considerations of social or economic status or cultural beliefs. Skilled at working independently and also collaboratively with the multi-disciplinary team, thereby maintaining standards of professional nursing practice in the clinical setting. Believes in patient-centered care and working ethically.
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Work History
Psychiatric Nurse, 02/2019 to Current
Texas Health & Human Services Commission – Cameron , TX
Texas Health & Human Services Commission – Cameron , TX
- Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time
- Worked with forensic patients with mental issues
- Responded to numerous volatile situations and violent outbreaks to restore safety and security of patients and staff
- Administered medication and treatments to patients to observe and record responses
- Performed patient assessments to monitor expected response to medications, altering treatment plans as needed
- Coordinated with medical and paramedical professionals to provide appropriate input and effectively formulate and implement treatment plans for the patients
- Monitored vital signs, nutritional intake and signs and symptoms of complications to report deviations to physician
- Explained useful coping methods to relieve depression and anxiety, including meditation and yoga
- Conducted therapy for mentally ill patients in group and individual settings to assist patients in achieving normalcy
- Provided direct quality care to patients by monitoring, recording and evaluating psychiatric conditions
- Participated in education activities, including evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities
- Partnered with physicians, social workers, activity therapists, nutritionists and case managers to develop and implement individualized care plans and documented all patient interactions and interventions in electronic charting systems
- Performed ongoing assessments to evaluate mental health needs, working with multidisciplinary team to develop, initiate, manage and modify individualized plans of care
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy
- Reported findings to quality departments after conducting routine restraint audits and worked with team to devise corrective actions for deficiencies
Medical-Psychiatric Nurse, 08/2018 to 02/2019
Texas Health & Human Services Commission – Carthage , TX
Texas Health & Human Services Commission – Carthage , TX
- New patient History & Physical (H&P) interviews to prepare for Internist (in both Rawson-Neal Psychiatric Hospital & Stein Forensic Hospital) and input the information into AVATAR H&P
- Review past and ER records for charting consistency and accuracy of medical history
- Assist physicians with H&Ps and orders
- Ensure that all the new admits (patients) are seen by MDs within 24 hours from admission to RSU and Stein Units
- Assist the physicians with discharge orders
- Make sure that all medical concerns and consults in all units (on both Rawson-Neal and STEIN) are addressed by the Physicians
- Administer Tuberculin Skin Testing (annual or for new employees) to SNAMHS & Stein employees, and reading & documenting the TST results whenever the Infection Control Nurse is unavailable
- Occasional rounding of all inpatient units (including Stein Units) to address medical issues
- Perform EKGs
- Responding to all Doctor Blue codes
- Answering phone calls and address any medical concerns that are being brought up by floor nurses over the phone
- Making sure that the medical clinic's refrigerator and clinic temperatures are within the required limit
- Stocking the medical clinic with supplies
Medical-Psychiatric Nurse, 06/2014 to 08/2018
Rawson-Neal Psychiatric Hospital – City , STATE
Rawson-Neal Psychiatric Hospital – City , STATE
- New patient History & Physical (H&P) interviews to prepare for Internist (in both Rawson-Neal Psychiatric Hospital & Stein Forensic Hospital) and input the information into AVATAR H&P
- Review past and ER records for charting consistency and accuracy of medical history
- Assist physicians with H&Ps and orders.
- Ensure that all the new admits (patients) are seen by MDs within 24 hours from admission to RSU and Stein Units
- Assist the physicians with discharge orders
- Make sure that all medical concerns and consults in all units (on both Rawson-Neal and STEIN) are addressed by the Physicians.
- Administer Tuberculin Skin Testing (annual or for new employees) to SNAMHS & Stein employees, and reading & documenting the TST results whenever the Infection Control Nurse is unavailable
- Occasional rounding of all inpatient units (including Stein Units) to address medical issues
- Perform EKGs.
- Responding to all Doctor Blue codes.
- Answering phone calls and address any medical concerns that are being brought up by floor nurses over the phone
- Making sure that the medical clinic's refrigerator and clinic temperatures are within the required limit
- Stocking the medical clinic with supplies
Psychiatric Nurse, 10/2012 to 06/2014
Rawson-Neal Psychiatric Hospital – City , STATE
Rawson-Neal Psychiatric Hospital – City , STATE
- Educated patients on importance of healthy lifestyle, nutrition and mood relaxation techniques
- Ensured treatment plans were efficiently carried out and maintained reports of patient responses
- Explained details of mental illness and medication administered to patients' families
- Performed assessments of patients to ensure expected response to medications, altering treatment plans as needed
- Administered oral medication and injections according to prescribing physicians' recommendations
- Coordinated with psychiatrists to develop treatments for wide-ranging mental health problems
- Contributed substantially to successful department CMS accreditation
- Interviewed patients to obtain medical information, weight and height measurements and vital signs
- Documented patient information obtained from interviews
- Self-directed with astute judgment skills. High level of personal accountability
- Instructed patients and family members on proper discharge care
- Developed and implemented nursing care plans
- Performed vitals/glucose testing and assisted in administering injections and urinalysis
- Performing proper medication administration by following the eight Rs: Right Patient, Right Medication, Right Dose, Right Time, Right Documentation, Right Reason, and Right Response
- Performing Tuberculin Skin Test to new admissions
- Carrying out Psychiatric and Medical orders
- Filling out laboratory requisition slips
- Carrying out medication requisition and inputting on the Medication Administration Record (MAR)
- Assess patient and gather history on their mental and physical health
- Patient education on medications and discharge instructions
Education
BSN Year 1 Prerequisites: Bachelor Of Science In NursingWest Visayas State University - City, State
- First Year in Bachelor of Science in Nursing
BSN Year 2 Prerequisites: Bachelor Of Science In NursingSan Bernardino Valley College - City, State
- Second Year in Bachelor of Science in Nursing
- Candidate for Dean's List
BSN Proper, Year 3 & 4: Bachelor Of Science In NursingNevada State College - City, State
- Graduated with Distinction
Language: Language, 2007
College Of Southern Nevada - City, State
College Of Southern Nevada - City, State
- Studied a semester of Spanish
- Studied a semester of Japanese
PMHNP DNP: Nursing, Expected in 2022
Maryville University of Saint Louis - City, State
Maryville University of Saint Louis - City, State
Accomplishments
- Thesis researched and conducted from 2000-2001, titled "The Colonial Mentality among Entrepreneurs: Its Influence on Business Management."
- Graduated with Distinction in Bachelors of Science in Nursing in 2005.
Certifications
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Conflict Prevention Intervention (CPI)
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School Attended
- West Visayas State University
- San Bernardino Valley College
- Nevada State College
- College Of Southern Nevada
- Maryville University of Saint Louis
Job Titles Held:
- Psychiatric Nurse
- Medical-Psychiatric Nurse
Degrees
- BSN Year 1 Prerequisites : Bachelor Of Science In Nursing
BSN Year 2 Prerequisites : Bachelor Of Science In Nursing
BSN Proper, Year 3 & 4 : Bachelor Of Science In Nursing
Language : , 2007
PMHNP DNP : Nursing , Expected in 2022
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