RN Floor Nurse Resume Example St Luke's Behavioral Health Center 602 251 8814

RN FLOOR NURSE

Summary

Talented RN with over 17 years of experience with a strong background in mentally sick patient care and skilled/rehabilitative care. Well-versed in offering evidence-based, therapeutic care for patients dealing with Dementia, Alzheimer's, Depressive Disorder, Schizophrenia, Bipolar, Substance abuse, and other serious mental and medically ill clients. A collaborative and motivational leader with expertise in training new nursing staff while providing top-notch service to mentally sick patient population

Skills

Fast learning of new psychiatric drugs & adverse effects
Direct patient care
Admissions and discharges
Crisis de-escalation techniques
Leadership and care planning

Broad medical terminology knowledge
Flexible in handling increasingly complex patients
Strong teamwork and result oriented.
Employee supervision

Experience

RN Floor Nurse07/2015 to CurrentSt Luke's Behavioral Health Center - 602-251-8814 Phoenix, AZ

Provide skilled direct nursing care to seriously mentally ill patients with Depressive Disorders, Schizophrenia, Bipolar, Chemical Dependence and other seriously mentally ill patients in an intensive psychiatric care unit.
Perform charge nurse duties. Coordinate care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance the continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
Administer oral, subcutaneous, anal and intra-muscular medications and monitor patient reactions.
Used facility EMR system to update patient records, transmit prescriptions and transfer files.
Ensure quality patient care from admission to discharge through direct supervision of all nursing and ancillary staff.
Maintain strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches. Reach out to patients to convey lab results and provide care instructions.
Advocate for patient needs with the interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
Monitor and document patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress, and medication side effects. Receive, document and implement doctor's orders.
Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.

RN Staff Nurse06/2013 to 07/2015CareMinder Home Care - 480-225-8913 Scotsdale, AZ

Provided skilled direct nursing care to post-op Laser spine surgery patients in invasive spine surgery facility.
Assessed, monitored and documented surgical site dressing and all patient's care. Received, documented and implemented all doctor's orders.
Ambulated with patient post-op per doctor's order.
Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
Administered scheduled medications orally while overseeing the patient's pain management plans and report any change of condition to the doctor.
Monitored post-op vitals, reviewed post-op orders and assimilated patients to his/her room.
Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise, and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support, and life-saving interventions.

RN Supervisor05/2009 to 12/2014Desert Terrace Healthcare & Rehab Ctr 602-503-3152Phoenix, AZ

Direct patient care with medical, mental/behavioral patients including patients recovering from hip and knee surgery and provided personalized daily care/assistance.
Delegation to the supervision of CNAs and LPNs.
Received, documented and implemented doctor's orders.
Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance the continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
Admitted and discharged patients, inserted peripheral IV lines, administered medications including IV meds, PICC line care, blood draws and implemented nursing care plans.
Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise, and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support, and life-saving interventions.
Answered patient questions and provided take-home materials for further information.

RN Supervisor02/2005 to 11/2008Chandler Healthcare Center 917-780-7834 Chandler, AZ

Direct patient care.
Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, facility policies and standards of care.
Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses.
Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
Maintained infection control logs, streamlined charting process, and improved patient outcomes through training and leadership.
Helped patients navigate the healthcare system and care options by educating on relevant subject areas and answering questions throughout the treatment process.
Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors, and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise, and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support, and life-saving interventions.

Education and Training

Associate of Science: Nursing12/1999Darton State CollegeAlbany, GA

Master of Science: Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner08/2019Walden UniversityMinneapolis, MN

Certifications

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Certification
Registered Nurse in the state of Arizona, License number RN118111
ACLS Certification
Adult CPR & AED Certification for Health Care Provider (BLS)
Care of the Aggressive Patient Education Certification
Fingerprint Clearance Card
PICC Removal Techniques and Complications Management Certification.

Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

St Luke's Behavioral Health Center - 602-251-8814
CareMinder Home Care - 480-225-8913
Desert Terrace Healthcare & Rehab Ctr 602-503-3152
Chandler Healthcare Center 917-780-7834

School Attended

Darton State College
Walden University

Job Titles Held:

RN Floor Nurse
RN Staff Nurse
RN Supervisor

Degrees

Associate of Science : Nursing 12/1999
Master of Science : Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner 08/2019

RN Floor Nurse Resume Example

Resume Score: 80%

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