Registered Nurse, Behavioral Health Resume Example Center Pointe Hospital

REGISTERED NURSE, BEHAVIORAL HEALTH

Summary

Caring, compassionate, hardworking and service-oriented Registered Nurse with more than 12 years of nursing experience. Well-versed in offering evidence-based, therapeutic care. Delivering high-quality care to patients in Sub acute and acute care units. Proven leader effective at uniting and guiding nursing teams toward achieving patient care goals, improving satisfaction and continuously supporting wide-spread healthcare system improvements. Focused on continuously advancing expertise in geriatric care as well in rehabilitation care, while driving innovation.

Skills

Unit administration
Medical screening
Patient monitoring
Electronic charting
Wound cleaning/care expertise
IV drug therapy management
Removing stitches and staples
Geriatric treatment knowledge
Medication administration
Taking vitals
Patient Care
Direct and Indirect Patient Care
Maintaining feeding pumps
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
Palliative and Pain Management
Flow sheet charting
Acute and rehabilitative care

Patient advocacy
Changing tracheostomies
Administering medicines
Performing bladder scans
Checking oxygen levels
Medical assessment
Basic Life Support Certification
Computerized charting specialist
Culturally sensitive
Gastrostomy tube care
Monitoring vital signs
Medication and IV administration
Psychiatric and mental health care
IV and venipuncture certified
Managing personal care
MDS Coordinator Assistance

Experience

Registered Nurse, Behavioral HealthMay 2020 to Current
Center Pointe Hospital － Columbia, MO

Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
Completed daily chart audits and assessed clinical records to verify accuracy, evaluate performance against goals and check for appropriate education of patients and families.
Facilitated patient flow during emergency situations, directing evacuations, admissions and transfers.
Treated patients using pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment modalities to address various disorders, diseases and injuries.
Designed strategies to resolve nursing and patient satisfaction issues, improve response and patient care quality and propose plans to enhance quality and safety initiatives hospital-wide.
Developed and adapted individualized treatment plans according to patient recovery goals.
Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
Met training objectives by instructing new and prospective nursing staff in clinical skills and organizational procedures.
Worked with management to identify and implement initiatives to increase nursing staff retention, morale and satisfaction.
Answered patient questions and provided take-home materials for further information.
Participated in hospital-wide initiatives and committees to improve patient care, satisfaction and safety.
Addressed unit staff concerns, including staffing ratios, resource management, allocation of responsibilities and optimized workload management.
Assessed patients in active drug and alcohol withdrawal and provided interventions to manage physical and psychological withdrawal symptoms.
Consistently assessed and evaluated patients' health needs by coordinating across medical disciplines to create, implement and modify personalized care plans.
Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
Guided therapeutic communication, conflict resolutions and interventions by deflecting undesirable behaviors to assist patients with developing and amplifying coping skills.
Improved patient outcomes and quality of care by determining and suggesting changes to processes.
Coordinated with clinical staff to keep patients updated and informed on care issues, including discharge delays, equipment inaccessibility and procedure postponements.
Conducted restraint audits according to organizational guidelines and generated reports for nursing leadership review and analysis.
Updated physicians on patient test results and assisted in developing care plans.
Boosted patient outcomes by prioritizing nursing tasks and assignments and accurately reporting on each patient's status.
Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
Administered scheduled medications and therapies intravenously, rectally, orally, subcutaneously and via intramuscular injections while overseeing pain management plans.
Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate efficient movements and related paperwork.
Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses.
Maintained adequate unit supplies to meet expected patient demands.
Cultivated working partnerships with patients and medical staff members, using feedback and clinical data to improve quality care and patient outcomes.
Delivered direct patient care, including stabilizing patients and identifying treatment options.

Registered NurseAug 2009 to Current
Phelps Health Hospital － Rolla, MO

Managed wound care, gave respiratory treatments and helped with non-invasive procedures.
Promoted healthy lifestyle choices to reduce re-emergence of painful or dangerous symptoms.
Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
Advocated for patients by identifying insurance coverage, communicating care preferences to practitioners and verifying interventions met patients' treatment goals.
Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
Developed and adapted individualized treatment plans according to patient recovery goals.
Addressed unit staff concerns, including staffing ratios, resource management, allocation of responsibilities and optimized workload management.
Treated patients using pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment modalities to address various disorders, diseases and injuries.
Managed central, arterial and PICC lines.
Educated patients and families on treatment strategies and at-home care.
Immunized patients against diseases such as influenza and pneumonia to protect vulnerable populations from serious illnesses.
Educated patients on detox and withdrawal, medications, addiction, recovery, coping skills and community resources.
Boosted patient outcomes by prioritizing nursing tasks and assignments and accurately reporting on each patient's status.
Delivered quality care and comfort to patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, pulmonary embolisms and end-stage renal disease.
Treated patients suffering from chronic and acute medical concerns, including asthma, seizure disorders and pneumonia.
Provided behavioral and emotional support and closely supervised patients suffering from dementia and Alzheimer's.
Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses.
Used facility EMAR system to update patient records, transmit prescriptions and transfer files.
Assessed patients' response to treatment and suggested ways to combat side effects.
Completed daily chart audits and assessed clinical records to verify accuracy, evaluate performance against goals and check for appropriate education of patients and families.
Cared for patients in recovery from medical procedures by caring for wounds, monitoring vitals and managing pain.
Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions, including IV administration, wound and ostomy care and catheter insertion.
Communicated with primary care physicians or providers to relay patient needs.
Set up trays, supplies and sterile fields for office procedures.
Assessed patients in active drug and alcohol withdrawal and provided interventions to manage physical and psychological withdrawal symptoms.
Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
Delivered high-quality and compassionate treatment to indigent and low-income patient.
Guided therapeutic communication, conflict resolutions and interventions by deflecting undesirable behaviors to assist patients with developing and amplifying coping skills.
Maintained adequate unit supplies to meet expected patient demands.
Answered patient questions and provided take-home materials for further information.
Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery by closely monitoring and caring for wounds, answering questions and educating about continued care strategies.
Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization due to complications.
Instructed patients, caregivers and families on diagnoses, treatment options and self-management to maintain continuity of care.
Counseled caregivers and families on end-of-life planning and educated on patient care options.
Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
Administered colostomies and ostomoies, urostomies and foley tubes accurately to provide exceptional patient care.
Performed blood and blood product transfusions and intravenous infusions to address patient symptoms or underlying causes.
Coordinated and managed care for patients undergoing miocardial infarction screening and anticoagulation therapies.
Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
Maintained composure and efficiency during rapid response situation and emergency codes.
Monitored and educated nursing students and externs on proper care procedures and prioritization strategies.
Administered scheduled medications and therapies intravenously, rectally, orally, subcutaneously and via intramuscular injections while overseeing pain management plans.
Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate efficient movements and related paperwork.
Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.

Agency Registered NurseSep 2018 to May 2020
Grace Staffing － Columbia, MO

Administered individualized nursing care, applying simple and complex techniques and processes specific to needs of patient.
Discussed disease process, risk factors and ways to alleviate complications to facilitate recovery upon discharge.
Reported patient assessment findings and physical and psychosocial responses to nursing intervention for progress towards care goals.
Assessed patients by observing symptoms and collecting history and physical information to report to treatment team.
Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
Communicated with primary care physicians or emergency care providers to relay patient needs.
Executed appropriate steps for patient treatment following careful review of physician medical regimen.
Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses.
Treated patients by administering various types of medications and therapies.
Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
Managed and provided leadership to help staff with direct and indirect patient care and telemetry monitoring.
Used facility EMR system to update patient records, transmit prescriptions and transfer files.
Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
Treated patients using pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment modalities to address various disorders, diseases and injuries.
Immunized patients against influenza and pneumonia to protect vulnerable populations from serious illnesses.
Answered patient questions and provided take-home materials for further information.
Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
Counseled caregivers and families on end-of-life planning and educated on patient care options.
Developed and maintained quality care systems and standards, including creating and improving medical protocols and guidelines.
Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
Monitored post-op vitals, set up PCA, fluids, reviewed post-op orders and assimilated patients to unit.
Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
Administered scheduled medications and therapies intravenously, rectally, orally, subcutaneously and via intramuscular injections while overseeing pain management plans.
Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
Delivered quality care and comfort to patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, pulmonary embolisms and end-stage renal disease.
Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information.
Maintained adequate unit supplies to meet expected patient demands.

Education and Training

Associate of Science, NursingSouthwest Baptist University － Salem, MO

License Practical Nurse Certification, LPN Waynesville Career Center － Waynesville, MO

Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

Center Pointe Hospital
Phelps Health Hospital
Grace Staffing

School Attended

Southwest Baptist University
Waynesville Career Center

Job Titles Held:

Registered Nurse, Behavioral Health
Registered Nurse
Agency Registered Nurse

Degrees

Associate of Science , Nursing
License Practical Nurse Certification , LPN

Registered Nurse, Behavioral Health Resume Example

Resume Score: 80%

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