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RN- PSYCHIATRIC
Professional Summary

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.

Skills
  • Home care
  • Chronic disease management
  • Case Management
  • Intravenous therapy
  • Oxygen saturation standards
  • Preventative health
  • Medication Administration
  • Insulin medication assistance
  • Crisis Management
  • Restraint Techniques
  • Therapeutic Care Plans
  • Medication Management
  • Patient Relationships
  • Patient and family advocacy
  • Sanitation
  • Women's health exams
  • Collecting vitals
  • ICD-9 forms
  • Mental Disability Management
  • Progress Evaluation
  • Family Education
  • Health Management
  • Strong clinical judgment
Work History
RN- Psychiatric , 03/2014 to Current
Company Name – City, State
  • Conducted surveillance of patients to note behavioral changes and relayed information to charting systems.
  • Performed standard nursing duties such as drawing blood and physical well check examinations.
  • Administered medications and assessed side effects, successes and failures of new medications.
  • Partnered with social workers, counselors and doctors to develop plans of care.
  • Assisted in calming patients using recognized best practice techniques with help from assistants and guards.
  • Completed pre-admission screenings and physical and mental health assessments for psychiatric patients.
  • Responded to numerous volatile situations and violent outbreaks to restore safety and security of patients and staff.
  • Monitored vital signs, nutritional intake and signs and symptoms of complications to report deviations to supervisor.
  • Monitored all primary care needs for patients to coordinate access to appropriate providers, including immunizations, vision, hearing and dental care.
  • Performed patient assessments to monitor expected response to medications, altering treatment plans as needed.
  • Provided direct quality care to patients by monitoring, recording and evaluating psychiatric conditions.
  • Oversaw care of suicidal patients and acted swiftly to reduce risk of harm to themselves or others.
  • Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment.
  • Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities to prevent further disability.
  • Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
  • Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
  • Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
  • Explained course of care and medications, including side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
  • Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
RN Case Manager, 06/2002 to 03/2014
Company Name – City, State
  • Reduced care costs without sacrificing quality through effective service coordination and multidisciplinary collaboration.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
  • Conducted regular re-evaluations to address changes in needs and conditions, introducing revisions to care plans as needed.
  • Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
  • Developed care plans based on nursing diagnosis and incorporated therapeutic, preventive and rehabilitative nursing methods.
  • Participated in patient and family planning process, as well as provided instructions and addressed question and concerns.
  • Identified care needs of individual patients and coordinated responses based on physician advice, insurance limitations and procedural costs.
  • Educated patients and loved ones about different treatment options and outside care approaches, reducing burden on hospital resources.
  • Effectively communicated with physicians regarding patient needs, performance, medications and changes.
  • Initiated appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures.
  • Liaised with physicians regarding patient needs, performance and changes.
  • Examined patients and documented history of current and previous conditions, illnesses, injuries and current medications.
  • Responded promptly and professionally to patient questions and concerns.
  • Created patient assessments and plans for individual home care needs.
  • Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
  • Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
  • Prepared clinical notes and updates for review by primary physician.
  • Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from measles, pneumonia, influenza and other illnesses of concern.
  • Completed initial assessments of patients and family to determine and address individual home care needs. ·
  • Participated in on-call rotations to deliver after-hours care.
  • Created individualized care plans based on nursing diagnosis and incorporated appropriate nursing methods to achieve positive outcomes.
  • Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
  • Authored clinical notes and updates to be reviewed by patient's primary physician.
  • Negotiated with suppliers and vendors to procure medical equipment, supplies and services.
  • Coordinated rehabilitative and preventive nursing processes and procedures.
  • Assessed and examined patients and documented history of current and previous conditions, diseases and injuries along with medications currently being taken.
  • Took active role in patient and family planning process, detailing instructions and responding appropriately and effectively to questions and concerns.
  • Coordinated with interdisciplinary professionals to develop plans of care, administer tests and monitor patient status.
  • Performed evaluations on consistent basis to address changes in patient needs, conditions and medications, altering care plans when required.
  • Administered physical examinations and documented history of current and previous conditions, illnesses and injuries.
  • Provided home healthcare providers with training, guidance, support and supervision to achieve objectives.
  • Used Software to maintain database of relevant information for practitioners to access and coordinate patient care.
RN - Labor and Delivery , 06/2000 to 06/2002
Company Name – City, State
  • Performed vital signs checks and administered vaccinations to infants following birth.
  • Supported physicians in both planned and emergency Cesarean section procedures.
  • Assessed infant health directly after birth using APGAR and monitored health for specified amount of time for any changes in status.
  • Aided with induction of labor for women suffering from complications such as preeclampsia.
  • Coached new mothers with breastfeeding techniques, postpartum self-care and infant care to promote easier transition into motherhood.
  • Reduced risk of infection by sterilizing tools and overseeing housekeeping standards for treatment rooms, labor and delivery and waiting areas.
  • Responded to emergency situations such as pre-eclampsia, early labor and fetal distress.
  • Assisted obstetricians and midwives with deliveries and cared for newborns directly after birth.
  • Administered epidural and patient controlled analgesia to block pain from labor contractions and during birth.
  • Liaised with members of healthcare team to assess and coordinate patient discharge planning needs.
  • Coordinated care of low and high-risk laboring women of childbearing age and immediate stabilization of newborn following delivery.
  • Assisted physician during delivery, examination and surgical procedures by anticipating needs, encouraging patient and attending to baby after birth.
  • Reported patients' status and delegated nurse assignments to achieve optimal outcomes.
  • Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from measles, pneumonia, influenza and other illnesses of concern.
  • Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
Education
Associate Degree In Nursing: Nursing, 05/2000
Murray State College - City, State
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Resume Overview

School Attended

  • Murray State College

Job Titles Held:

  • RN- Psychiatric
  • RN Case Manager
  • RN - Labor and Delivery

Degrees

  • Associate Degree In Nursing : Nursing , 05/2000

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