Psychiatric Nurse Resume Example Stein Forensic Hospital

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.

Skills

Medication administration
Medical records management
Direct patient care
Infection control measures
Medical office administration
Managing deadlines
AVATAR use & proficiency
Vitals monitoring
CPR certified
Patient advocacy
Patient management
Tracheostomy care
Medical consultation
Performing EKGs
Data entry
Patient check-ins
Precepting
Patient physical assessments
At-risk patient care
Removing sutures

Health screening
Medication distribution
HIPAA education
Strong clinical judgment
Neurology awareness
Infection control and aseptic procedures
Confidentiality
Supply restocking
Administering immunizations
Patient privacy and confidentiality
Collecting vitals
Time Management
Multi-tasking
Self-motivated
Organized
Skilled in MS Office: Word, Excel, Publisher, Outlook
Mental Disability Management
Patient Relationships
Crisis Management

Work History

Psychiatric Nurse, 02/2019 to Current
Stein Forensic Hospital – Las Vegas, NV

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
Stein Forensic Hospital – Las Vegas, NV

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 – Las Vegas, NV

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 – Las Vegas, NV

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 - Iloilo City, Philippines

First Year in Bachelor of Science in Nursing

BSN Year 2 Prerequisites: Bachelor Of Science In NursingSan Bernardino Valley College - San Bernardino, CA

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 - Henderson, NV

Graduated with Distinction

Language: Language, 2007
College Of Southern Nevada - Las Vegas, NV

Studied a semester of Spanish
Studied a semester of Japanese

PMHNP DNP: Nursing, Expected in 2022
Maryville University of Saint Louis - St Louis, MO

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)

Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

Stein Forensic Hospital
Rawson-Neal Psychiatric Hospital

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

Psychiatric Nurse Resume Example

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