Dependable Charge Nurse skilled in unit administration and staff management. Over 10 years of nursing experience and extensive knowledge of psychiatry. Diligent Nursing professional with demonstrated success in emergency patient care. Agile and responsive to dynamic patient needs and environmental conditions. Team-oriented and reliable with expert healthcare knowledge, clear verbal and written communication skills and sound clinical judgment. Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Skills
Medical record auditing
Process evaluation
Patient care standards
Patient Assessments
EMR/EHR
Staff education and training
Patient care planning
Employee performance
Shared governance
Medical Records Management
Staff Management
Clinical Training
Work History
Registered Charge Nurse, Psychiatry, 09/2017 to Current Lakeland Regional Medical Center – City, STATE,
Maximized team performance by monitoring nursing care, including patient assessment processes and treatment implementations.
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
Built rapport with patients and family members to deliver exceptional care.
Strengthened unit care standards and policies with focus on patient safety and dignity.
Oversaw activity and development of 25 nursing professionals.
Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
Identified unit areas of inadequacy and adjusted procedures to close gaps and improve policies.
Oversaw activity and management of 5 psychiatric units.
Responded and advised to psychiatric emergent codes throughout the hospital medical units.
Registered Charge Nurse, Psychiatry, 02/2015 to 09/2017 Peace River Center – City, STATE,
Built rapport with patients and family members to deliver exceptional care.
Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
Maximized team performance by monitoring nursing care, including patient assessment processes and treatment implementations.
Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
Strengthened unit care standards and policies with focus on patient safety and dignity.
Updated patient charts using Cerner with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
Oversaw activity and development of 20 nursing professionals.
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Performed patient assessments and adjusted care plans accordingly.
Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Maintained in-depth understanding of individual patient care plans.
Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment.
Psyciatric Nurse Screener, 01/2013 to 02/2015 Ashtabula County Medical Center – City, STATE,
Provided counseling to patients and families and referred patients to other treatment facilities.
Assessed patients in emergency room, evaluating need for psychiatric admissions.
Collaborated with emergency physicians for disposition of patients.
Coordinated with patient insurance agency and initiated coverage.
Assessed patient conditions by performing thorough examinations and asking appropriate medical questions.
Educated patients and families on treatment, expected outcomes and discharge instructions, serving as advisory resource to patients and families to facilitate recovery.
Reviewed charts weekly to complete quality control checks.
Supported patient self-advocacy within family relationships and during treatment plans.
Responded to behavioral and medical crises codes.
Evaluated nursing staff's performance and developed education programs and professional development opportunities to improve individual and team competencies, clinical knowledge and delivery of care.
Interacted effectively with department managers to promptly correct problems and improve services.
Coordinated departmental operations according to administrative, legal and medical guidelines.
Registered Charge Nurse, Psyciatry, 05/2011 to 02/2015 Ashtabula County Medical Center – City, STATE,
Maximized team performance by monitoring nursing care, including patient assessment processes and treatment implementations.
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
Built rapport with patients and family members to deliver exceptional care.
Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from measles, pneumonia, influenza and other illnesses of concern.
Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment.
Identified unit areas of inadequacy and adjusted procedures to close gaps and improve policies.
Administered wound care, medications, and any necessary treatments.
Maintained in-depth understanding of individual patient care plans.
Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities to prevent further disability.
Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
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.
Education
: Bachelors of Nursing, Expected in 09/2020 Western Governors University - Salt Lake City, UT GPA:
Associate of Science: Nursing, Expected in 12/2010 Kent State University - Kent, OH GPA:
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