Experience

Old Vineyard Behavioral Health Services

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

• Staff Nurse

  • Oct 2017 - Present

  Behavioral Health Nurse for adult population that is in crisis with their mental health diagnosis. provide safe environment, provide theraputic services based on care plan created by treatment team and patient, administer medications and or treatments as ordered by physician, educate patient on medications and possible side effects. Document all pertinent information and ensure treatment team and others with need to know are informed of information of a serious nature. Admit and discharge patients as ordered. Perform suicide assessments and fall risk assessments. Monitor vital signs. Respond to various codes as needed. medication reconciliation, and multiple other duties within the nursing scope of practice. Show less



Strategic Behavioral Health

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

• Night Shift Supervisor

  • Jul 2018 - Present

  In patient mental health care for Geriatric and children to adolescents. Supervisor of 4-6 nurses and numerous CNA's and mental health technicians. Staff Nurse primarily on Geriatrics unit. Facility holds 110 patients.

• House Supervisor

  • Jul 2018 - Apr 2019

  Supervisor of -6 nurses and numerous CNA's and mental health technicians. Facility holds 110 patients. 20 Geriatric, 20 Acute children' and 72 residential adolescents. Floor nurse primarily for geriatric patients who have mental health problems.



Central Regional Hospital

• Butner, North Carolina

• Travel RN (with Worldwide Staffing)

  • Jun 2017 - Sep 2017

  Psychiatric nurse providing care for children ages 5-12 in an inpatient setting. Psychiatric nurse providing care for children ages 5-12 in an inpatient setting.



Thomasville Medical Center

• Thomasville, North Carolina

• Registered Nurse Behavioral Health

  • Sep 2016 - Jun 2017

  Behavioral health nurse working with geriatric patients with Alzheimer's, dementia, psychosis, schizophrenia, bipolar and depression as well as complex medical issues in an inpatient setting. Behavioral health nurse working with geriatric patients with Alzheimer's, dementia, psychosis, schizophrenia, bipolar and depression as well as complex medical issues in an inpatient setting.



Cape Fear Valley Health

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

• Registered Nurse Behavioral Health

  • May 2016 - Jul 2016

  Agency Travel Nurse working Behavioral Health/Dual Diagnosis Agency Travel Nurse working Behavioral Health/Dual Diagnosis



Methodist Health System

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

• Charge Nurse

  • Oct 2015 - Mar 2016

  Supervisor for 4 RN's and 3-5 Mental Health Techs. Behavioral health nurse working with adult dual diagnosis and Geriatric psychiatric patients in an inpatient setting after crisis stabilization. Supervisor for 4 RN's and 3-5 Mental Health Techs. Behavioral health nurse working with adult dual diagnosis and Geriatric psychiatric patients in an inpatient setting after crisis stabilization.



Timberlawn mental health hospital

• Dallas, Texas

• Charge Nurse

  • Mar 2012 - Oct 2015

  Supervisor for 1 LPN and 2-4 Mental Health Techs. Responsible for assessing 20+ patients on the geriatric unit. Intervening as needed when behavioral issues arise. Administering emergency medicine as needed. Supervising non licensed employees to ensure safety of patients and proper care is being administered. Communicated with patient, family and physicians to ensure continuity of care. Following physicians orders and those of the house supervisor. Ensuring staff are treating all patients with respect and dignity of patients under my charge. Documenting as needed all pertinent information. Educating patients and families on medication and treatment strategies. Admitting new patients and initiating plan of care. Discharging patients once treatment is completed and physician orders same. Provided safe and stable living environment for patients and staff Transferring patients to a medical hospital as ordered for advanced treatment needs. Ensuring companies policies and procedures are being enforced. Notifying physician's when patent status changes. Interviewing patients individually in order to provide individual care is being met. Following up on patients reactions to new medication for possible allergic reaction and effectiveness of administered medication. Show less



Carrollton Springs

• Carrollton, Texas

• Staff Registered Nurse

  • Aug 2014 - Mar 2015

  Responsible for the care of 10-16 patients under my charge. Administering medication and treatment for patients as ordered by physician. Admitting new patients, completing admission packet. Discharging patients once treatment is completed and physician orders same. Documenting all pertinent information. Educating patients and families on medication and treatment strategies as needed. Ensuring companies policies and procedures are being enforced. Supervising non licensed employees providing care to patients under my charge. Ensuring all patients are being treated with respect and dignity. Providing direct patient care as needed. Providing emergency treatment as needed. Transferring patients to hospital for advanced treatment needs as ordered by physician. Interviewing patients individually to ensure patients needs are being met. Ensuring the safety of patients under my charge. Following up on patients reactions to new medication for possible allergic reaction and effectiveness of administered medication. Communicating with patient, family and physicians to ensure continuity of care. Providing direct patient care as needed. Show less



Cornerstone Hospice & Palliative Care

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

• Registered Nurse PRN

  • Mar 2013 - Nov 2013

  Visiting patients at home or in long-term care facilities to perform assessment on patients status and needs. Administering medication as needed. Communicating with Director of Nursing and physician as needed for continuity of care. Order patients supplies as needed. Supervising non licensed employees providing care to patients under my charge. Completing treatments for wounds as ordered by physician. Providing direct patient care as needed. Educating patients and caregivers on medication and treatment strategies for patients care. Assessing living environment for any possible safety issues. Providing emotional support for patients, families and caregivers as needed. Documenting all pertinent information as needed. Creating and updating plan of care as needed. Ensuring companies policies and procedures are being enforced. Treating all patients and families/caregivers with respect and dignity. Keeping patients comfortable during transition phase to ensure patients are able to pass with respect and dignity. Show less



Sunflower Park Nursing Home

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

• Charge Nurse

  • Jul 2011 - Mar 2012

  Responsible for the care of approximately 18 geriatric patients. Administering medication and follow up. Educating patients and their families on medication. Following physicians orders for treatment of wounds and medicine. Contacting physicians and families on changes in patient status. Ensuring the safety of patients under my charge. Supervising non licensed employees providing care to patients under my charge. Documenting all pertinent information as needed. Ensuring companies policies and procedures are being enforced. Performing emergency assistance as needed and transferring patients as needed for higher level of care as ordered by physician. Admitting new patients. Completing admission packets. Discharging patients once treatment is completed and physician orders same. Treating all patients with respect and dignity. Attending staff and training meetings as directed. Providing direct patient care as needed. Show less