Supervisor Of Nursing resume example

Psychiatric Charge Nurse - Lazarus Unit- Night shift - 24 patients - 3 direct care staff min. 10 staff max (board dependent)

Rotated to King, MICA and Intensive Treatment Units within Lincoln Complex

Rotated to Drake, Raycroft and Travers Complexes and demonstrated flexibility and skill in managing patients and staff in less familiar setting

Worked as sole nurse on unit or additionally supervised 1 or 2 RNs/LPNs

Prepared comprehensive direct care Staffing assignments to thoroughly meet patient needs

Provided strong staff supervision and accountability and managed unit in an organized and efficient manner

Facilitated a productive and harmonious work environment

Provided Staff Training and Discipline and emphasized enhanced morale and team building

Displayed problem solving initiative and creativity

Ensured safety, cleanliness and orderliness of unit

Assessed patient needs, both psychiatric and medical in an intelligent and insightful manner

Provided therapeutic communication, patient education and counseling to patients

Assisted patients in meeting goals toward discharge and community integration

Implemented Crisis Management techniques to focus on reduction of violence and aggression

Strictly monitored patients on 1:1 Observation and Periodic Observation

Initiated Restraint procedures following TPH Protocol and maintained records

Completed thorough and accurate Incident Reports

High quality Nursing Documentation and paperwork as follows:24 Hour Nursing Report, Statistical Report, MAR check, 24 Hour Chart Check Doctor's Orders, Medication Discrepancy Sheet, Treatment Plan updates, Patient Progress Notes,Patient Education notes, Nursing audits including Med Room Audits, weekly, monthly and annual Nursing Notes, Intake & Output Sheets and Fall Precaution Sheets

Reviewed lab orders and lab reports

Performed Nightly Medication Delivery Cassette Check

Reviewed Monthly Medication Doctor's Orders and processed MAR and TAR turnover

Obtained and transcribed Doctor's Orders

Prepared and administered medications and treatments as ordered

Insured thorough Cross- shift reporting

Completed Performance Evaluations for Direct Care Staff

Worked as Acting Supervisor of Nursing (ASON) Lincoln Complex Night Shift for approximately 1 year prior to  official SON promotion

Evaluated, assessed, prepared and implemented Treatment Plans for sick and injured patients to provide the highest level of patient care

Safely cared for multiple patients

Assessed, planned and evaluated the nursing needs of patients

Carried out physician orders

Administered prescribed medications, applied dressings, monitored vital signs

Responsible for counting of narcotics

Assisted physicians during procedures

Ensured proper handling of specimens

Monitored, recorded and communicated patient conditions as appropriate

Provided age and culturally appropriate care

Followed Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required

Floated to other departments as required