Registered Nurse

• Sep 2022 - Present

Medically supporting withdrawal management of alcohol, benzodiazepines, opioids and other substances. Performing blood draws, UA collection with 12 panel drug testing, COVID testing, seizure management, IV insertion and administering IV fluids as needed. Overseeing and performing vital sign monitoring and withdrawal scoring, including CIWA and COWS scores, and following withdrawal management protocols given by providers. Assisting in the triage, screening, and assessment of patients for severity of withdrawal syndrome as well as other medical and psychiatric conditions and assisting with provider direction for transfer of level of care. Show less

Registered Nurse

• Jun 2021 - Nov 2022

• Performing routine nursing visits in the home which include the management of chronic diseases, initiating and performing wound care treatments including wound vac management, providing catheter insertion and management and providing IV/PICC line management and medication administration/management. • Educating and teaching patients, families and caregivers on how to monitor and manage chronic diseases, manage catheters/IVs/PICC lines and perform wound care and wound vac management as appropriate. • Updating and coordinating with MDs, NPs and other members of the care teams for changes in condition and the plan of care. • Admitting new patients to the agency via PointCare and Oasis, resuming patient care after a recent hospitalization, discharging patients from the agency and monitoring the overall health of each patient. Show less

Registered Nurse

• Dec 2020 - Jun 2021

Registered Nurse

• Feb 2018 - Dec 2020

• Providing mental and physical health support and care for pediatrics/adolescents and adults for the treatment of eating disorders, depression, BPD, Bipolar, OCD and other mental health diagnoses. Administering medications, assessing vitals, monitoring for changes in condition and maintaining a safe and therapeutic environment. Updating MDs and parents/family with significant changes and events. • Monitoring for changes in condition of severely ill children, adolescents and adults and deescalating emotionally and physically violent episodes. Utilizing prioritization and evidenced based practice to help patients through Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Delegating, managing, educating and leading fellow RNs, LPNs and techs to strive for the best patient outcomes. Show less

Registered Nurse

• Jul 2017 - Apr 2018

I worked as an LPN here from July 2015-July 2017 until I passed my NCLEX RN in July 2017. I then worked as an RN and House Supervisor until April 2018.

Licensed Practical Nurse

• Jul 2015 - Jul 2017