Experience

Diamond Healthcare is now Signet Health

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Psychiatric Nurse

  • Aug 2013 - Present

  Interviews patients to obtain medical information, weight and height measurements and vital signs. Documents patient information obtained from interviews. Evaluates patient care needs, prioritized treatment, and maintained patient flow. Performs vitals/glucose testing and assisted in administering injections and urinalysis. Demonstrates ability to lead and motivate outstanding healthcare teams. Implements necessary changes based on evaluation of staffing requirements and floor assignments. Contributes substantially to successful department JACHO accreditation. Provide patient education. Accurately documents all elements of nursing assessment, treatments, medications, discharge instructions, and follow-up care. Follows infection control procedures. Partners with team of registered nurses to achieve overall well-being of all patients. Utilizes knowledge of current pharmacological treatment for safe and timely medication administration. Completes documentation in a consistently timely, accurate and concise manner. Initiates and develops lecture/groups for patients based on identifiable needs. Consistently identifies, initiates and actively supports positive relationships with coworkers and demonstrates exceptional problem solving skills in the strengthening of inter/ intra departmental working relationships. Show less



HCA Healthcare

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Psychiatric Registered Nurse

  • Aug 2016 - Feb 2018

  Charge RN on Eating Disorder Unit- Night Shift Provided care to patients with mental, eating and substance diseases and disorders Delegated Staff duties Meal monitoring Bathroom monitoring Weight monitoring Physical assessments Admissions/Discharges Shift Charting/ 15-minute rounding Vital Signs Administering medications Performing EKGs and collecting lab samples Providing care to patients receiving ECT Charge RN on Eating Disorder Unit- Night Shift Provided care to patients with mental, eating and substance diseases and disorders Delegated Staff duties Meal monitoring Bathroom monitoring Weight monitoring Physical assessments Admissions/Discharges Shift Charting/ 15-minute rounding Vital Signs Administering medications Performing EKGs and collecting lab samples Providing care to patients receiving ECT



Adventist HealthCare

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Psychiatric Nurse

  • Oct 2014 - Jan 2016

  Self-directed with astute judgment skills. High level of personal accountability. Liaised between patients and physicians to ensure patient comprehension of treatment plans. Instructed patients and family members on proper discharge care. Closely monitored acute conditions. Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate outstanding healthcare teams. Contributed substantially to successful department JACHO accreditation. Ensured HIPAA compliance. Developed and implemented nursing care plans. Developed patient care plans, including assessments, evaluations and nursing diagnoses. Documented patient information obtained from interviews. Delegated staff nurse duties. Ensured efficacy of treatments through monitoring of treatment regimens. Administered Medication Identify the reasons of disturbances affecting mental health in patients Provide support to people facing anxiety, depression, and stress-related illnesses Collaborate with psychiatrists and clinical psychologists for treating patients Show less



Community Residences, Inc

• United States
• Mental Health Care
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Psychiatric Nurse

  • May 2013 - May 2013

  Initiate all shift change duties: Counted controlled drugs, listen to the shift change recording collaboratively with counselor Do a check of the consumer flow board and be aware of new admissions as well as each consumer's situation Do a complete check of the house; bedrooms and living areas to ensure cleanliness and health safety Perform a head count of individuals residing in home Attend to any follow-up items from the previous shift Perform a quick glance at the MAR for any changes or updates, ensure medication is available and make note of expiration date Assist consumers with tasks as needed and remind them to tidy house and perform morning chores Administer medications and educate Assist consumers with meals Check emails and respond appropriately Support the peer led community meeting and facilitate groups Complete shift change recording Show less



Private Residence

• Clinton, MD

• Home Health Aide

  • Nov 2011 - Feb 2013

  Private duty- AM care, Assisted with activities of daily living (bathing , dressing, ambulation, medication administration, insulin injections and preparing meals) grocery shopping, accompanying to doctors appointments, performing range-of-motion exercises. Private duty- AM care, Assisted with activities of daily living (bathing , dressing, ambulation, medication administration, insulin injections and preparing meals) grocery shopping, accompanying to doctors appointments, performing range-of-motion exercises.



Future Care Pineview

• Clinton, MD

• Geriatric Nursing Assistant

  • Nov 2005 - Jun 2010

  Coordinated care for 10-14 residents, completed activity of daily living records, scheduled staff for the evening shift, assisted nurses with duties, assisted staff in safe transfers, trained new employees. Coordinated care for 10-14 residents, completed activity of daily living records, scheduled staff for the evening shift, assisted nurses with duties, assisted staff in safe transfers, trained new employees.