Experience

Westerly Hospital

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Psychiatric Nurse

  • Aug 2019 - Present

  Working under the direction of the unit manager and other psychiatric team members admit and assess patients with psychiatric needs. Manage patients’ needs to help them achieve individualize goals directed toward patients, needs. Key Contributions: • Assessment and monitoring of patients condition. • Working in a team environment to help achieve patients’ wellbeing and individual goals. • Assessment, documentation and reporting of findings and physician interactions. • Managing the unit and its staff, working with other hospital departments to maintain a therapeutic milieu. • Physician, nursing and hospital staff interactions. Show less



Phoenix House New England

• United States
• Mental Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Registered Nurse

  • Jul 2019 - Present

  Involved in the admission and assessment of clients undergoing detoxification programs at Phoenix House by initiating detoxification protocols for alcohol, opioid, and benzodiazepine addition. Reporting finding and following up with physicians and other healthcare workers to help identify best treatment plans and develop post detoxification programs for clients. Key Contributions: • Monitoring and assessing clients undergoing detoxification and administering appropriate medications. • Providing nursing care, reporting and communicating with medical personnel. • Supervising staff on off shifts. Show less



ORCHARD GROVE SPECIALTY CARE CENTER LLC

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Registered Nurse Supervisor

  • Jan 2019 - Dec 2019

  Involved in the admission and discharge of residents, assessment of residents’ condition and prompt accurate documentation. Executed rehabilitative and restorative services. Reported residents’ condition on progression to other pertinent healthcare personnel. Provided off shift facility management and staff, patient and family education. Key Contributions: • Supervised charge nurses, CNAs, and ancillary staff on various shifts. • Provided nursing care, reported and interacted with medical personnel upon evaluation of residents’ condition. Show less



Gentell, Inc.

• United States
• Individual and Family Services

• Wound and Product Specialist

  • Apr 2018 - Nov 2018

  Covered 40 facilities in Massachusetts and Connecticut, provided nursing facilities with wound evaluation, accompanied staff and wound physicians on wound rounds. Ordered Medicare part B patients wound care supplies, educated facility staff on wound care and documentation, documentation quality assurance, interacted with physicians, facility staff and Gentell office personnel and helped coordinate delivery of products to facilities. Key Contributions: • Quality assurance. • Wound rounding, evaluation and treatment recommendations. • Education of nursing staff. Show less



Avalon Heath Care Center

• United States
• Medical Practices

• Registered Nurse Supervisor

  • Nov 2017 - Apr 2018

  Involved in the quality checks of admissions and completion of admission assessments, prepared both discharge and appointment documentation and educational material, ensured discharge medications were available for residents’ discharge. Planned and executed the nursing process, assessed residents’ condition, and accurately documented and reported findings to healthcare professionals. Executed rehabilitative and restorative care programs. Key Contributions: • Managed the facility on the 11-7 shift, supervised LPNs, CNAs and ancillary staff. • Provided nursing care, made recommendations to medical personnel upon evaluation of residents’ condition, provided patient and staff education. Show less



Three Rivers Health Care

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care

• Infection Control and Wound Nurse

  • Feb 2017 - Nov 2017

  Observed the facility’s use of antibiotics and intravenous therapy. Performed weekly wound rounds with wound physicians. Coordinated the purchasing of wound care products through interactions with vendors. Provided in-servicing and educating to staff members. Maintained employee health files and reviewed for required updates. Monitored facility compliance for infection control. Preformed quality assessment audits of nursing documentation. Key Contributions: • Identified areas in need of improvement and ensured implementation of enhancements. • Consulted with VOHRA Wound Physicians to determine best wound care treatment options for patients. Show less

• Infection Control, Wound Nurse and RN Supervisor

  • Jul 2013 - Nov 2016

  Monitored progress of residents’ wounds. Trained staff members on facility policies and local, state, and federal regulations. Conducted department inspections to ensure proper infection control procedures were being followed. Generated and analyzed weekly, monthly, and quarterly wound and infection control reports. Tracked immunization documentation, antibiotic use and IV administration. Key Contributions: • Educated and supported residents and nursing staff with wound and skin care treatments and management. • Organized and launched annual flu shot drives for all staff and residents. • Developed and implemented process improvements. • Provided staff Education • Supervised 4 charge nurses, 12 CNAs, and ancillary staff. • Provided nursing care recommendations to medical personnel upon evaluating residents’ condition. Show less