registered nurse psychiatry resume example with 18+ years of experience
JessicaClaire
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Professional Summary
Dedicated and hardworking Board Certified Registered Nurse with exceptional background of performance in adult and geriatric psychiatric patients. Expert in all aspects of patient care with success in working with multidisciplinary teams to create care plans focused on helping patients recover and manage complex mental disorders. Accomplished in leading unit-based groups to improve delivery of care and patient satisfaction.
Accomplishments
Clinical Skills - Monitored psychiatric patients' behavior by recognizing early signs and symptoms of escalating behavior leading to suicide or aggression, offering effective de-escalation techniques.
Patient Advocacy - Explained treatment procedures, medication risks, special diets and physician instructions to patients.
Documentation - Ensured charting accuracy through precise documentation.
Skills
Professional Assault Crisis (ProACT) and Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) trained
Precepting
Staff supervision
Shared governance
Infection Control Measures
Acute Care Expertise
Work History
05/2004 to CurrentRegistered Nurse, PsychiatryUc Health | Westminster, CO,
Provided direct quality care to adult and geriatric patients by monitoring, recording and evaluating psychiatric conditions.
Assessed and evaluated mental health needs, working with multidisciplinary team to initiate, manage and modify individualized care plans.
Coordinated with medical and paramedical professionals to provide appropriate input and effectively formulate and implement treatment plans for patients.
Oversaw care of suicidal patients and acted swiftly to reduce risk of harm to themselves or others.
Responded to numerous volatile situations and violent outbreaks to restore safety and security of patients and staff.
Performed patient assessments to monitor expected response to medications, altering treatment plans as needed.
Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
Explained course of care and medications, including side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
Strengthened training and nursing knowledge by taking part in continuing education programs, including professional assault crisis trainings and crisis prevention intervention workshops.
04/2007 to 12/2020Registered Nurse, TelemetryCarenational | Richmond, VA,
Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, tracheostomies, pacemakers, chest tubes, cardioversion, enteral feedings, and continuous peritoneal dialysis and hemodialysis, central and peripheral catheter insertions, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
Managed quality care for patients with coronary, pulmonary, neurologic, and renal diseases.
Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
Managed care from admission to discharge, including patient assessments, care planning, health educations and discharge support.
Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments, and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians and unit clerks.
12/2002 to 04/2017Registered Nurse SupervisorCity Of Austin, Tx | Austin, TX,
Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
Motivated and supervised staff in delivering quality patient care.
Monitored and inspected staff processes to eliminate hazards posed for both residents and staff while ensuring continuous compliance with regulations.
Recruited, hired and coached employees to offer high-quality, cost-effective care to all residents.
Fostered excellence by example by "setting pace" and being hands on mentor to clinical staff.
Created customized care plans, working with hospital staff and families to assess and meet individual needs.
Generated and reviewed incident reports, including employee write-ups, actualizing appropriate corrective action plans to mitigate ongoing and potential situations.
Developed and updated policies and procedures, maintaining compliance with statutory, regulatory and local, state and federal guidelines relating to HIPAA, benefits administration and general liability.
Education
Expected in to to Master of Science | Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse PractitionerWalden University, Minneapolis, MN, GPA:
Expected in 06/1995 to to Bachelor of Science | NursingSaint Louis University, Baguio City, Philippines, GPA:
Certifications
American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)- Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing
American Association of Critical Care Nurses (ACCN)- Progressive Critical Care Nursing (PCCN)
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