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REGISTERED NURSE PSYCHIATRY
Professional Summary

Practical Psychiatric Nurse experienced in delivering compassionate care with career spanning 30 years. Friendly professional with exceptional knowledge of medications, medical terminology and holistic coping mechanisms. Well-versed in providing quick intervention, medication and support to patients with acute, chronic and drug induced mental illness. Highly trained Psychiatric Staff Nurse offering well-developed interpersonal, acute care treatment and relationship building skills. Promoting pleasant personality and skills helping patients stay calm and communicative. Enthusiastic RN eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.

Skills
  • Work order administration
  • Networking and relationship building
  • Classified information control
  • Workflow documentation
  • Coordinating paperwork
  • Workflow coordination
  • Information management
  • Data formatting
  • Paperwork evaluations
  • Hard working and self-motivated
  • Detailed product information
  • Disease information
  • Patient information
  • Performance improvement strategies
  • Work order preparation
  • Paperwork and documentation
  • Regulatory enforcement
  • Career information
  • Gathering information
  • Information sources
  • Work authorizations
  • Workshop Organization
  • Information Flow
  • Packaging formats
  • Logging call information
  • Information services
Work History
Registered Nurse Psychiatry, 06/2016 to 11/2016
Behavioral Health Hospital – TUCSON, Arizona
  • Performed patient assessments to monitor expected response to medications, altering treatment plans as needed.
  • Responded to numerous volatile situations and violent outbreaks to restore safety and security of patients and staff.
  • Explained useful coping methods to relieve depression and anxiety, including meditation and yoga.
  • Monitored all primary care needs for patients to coordinate access to appropriate providers, including immunizations, vision, hearing and dental care.
  • Administered medication and treatments to patients to observe and record responses.
  • Monitored vital signs, nutritional intake and signs and symptoms of complications to report deviations to supervisor.
  • Provided direct quality care to patients by monitoring, recording and evaluating psychiatric conditions.
  • Worked with psychiatric customers to understand needs and provide monortoring service.
  • Resolved conflicts and negotiated mutually beneficial agreements between parties.
  • Completed clerical tasks such as filing, copying and distributing mail.
  • Resolved behavioral problems, improved operations and provided exceptional client support.
  • Performed administrative duties, including charting and medication distribution.
  • Devoted special emphasis to punctuality and worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.
  • Followed all policies, regulations, dress codes and schedules.
Agency Registered Nurse, 01/2014 to 06/2016
Nurses, Maxim StaffingFavorite – Tucson, Arizona
  • Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
  • Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
  • Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
  • Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
  • Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
  • Strengthened training and nursing knowledge by taking part in continuing education programs and nursing conferences .
  • Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities to prevent further disability.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
  • Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
  • Reported patients' status and delegated nurse assignments to achieve optimal outcomes.
  • Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
  • 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.
  • Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
  • Explained course ofcare and medications, including side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
  • Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates.
Elementary School Teacher, 09/1970 to 06/1976
Department Of Defence – Bitburg And Ramstein Air Bases, Germany
  • Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
  • Planned lessons according to district standards to cover all requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
  • Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies, and discipline.
  • Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies and social skills.
  • Assessed student learning progress and comprehension with routine tests and standardized examinations.
  • Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
  • Organized classroom supplies and decorated walls to create fun, nurturing settings and meet learning needs.
  • Boosted individual perseverance and resilience by setting challenging goals and providing realistic support.
  • Maintained student portfolios used for monitoring skills assessments and work samples needed for promotion and to monitor areas needing improvement.
  • Coached students on physical and emotional safety as part of health curriculum.
  • Included multicultural awareness in class discussions to meet government standards.
  • Designed daily lesson plans customized to student needs.
  • Prepared and administered grade-specific tests and examinations regulated by school district to monitor students' growth and to report progress to parents.
  • Created and presented clever lessons to engage students and focus on core subjects necessary for personal and academic growth.
  • Reinforced positive behavior by encouraging efforts through affirmation statements and praising accomplishments.
  • Created and led multiple field trips and hands-on activities to foster creativity.
  • Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking and communication.
  • Chaperoned field trips to maintain safety and encourage learning.
  • Worked one-on-one with students to determine strengths, weaknesses, and learning patterns.
  • Taught lessons encompassing skill-building activities in speaking, writing, reading and listening.
  • Kept classroom clean, organized, and safe for students and visitors.
  • Taught all core subjects including math, science, and history.
  • Administered various reading tests and determined student reading levels based on assessment findings.
  • Retained student interest and maximized receptive learning.
  • Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social and emotional growth.
  • Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
Education
Bachelor of Arts: Elementary Education, 06/1966
State University Collage of New York At Oneonta
Bachelor of Science: Nursing, 02/1984
LaSalle University
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • Behavioral Health Hospital
  • Nurses, Maxim StaffingFavorite
  • Department Of Defence

School Attended

  • State University Collage of New York At Oneonta
  • LaSalle University

Job Titles Held:

  • Registered Nurse Psychiatry
  • Agency Registered Nurse
  • Elementary School Teacher

Degrees

  • Bachelor of Arts : Elementary Education , 06/1966
    Bachelor of Science : Nursing , 02/1984

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