Experience

Inova Mount Vernon Hospital

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

• Registered Nurse

  • Feb 2023 - Present



SHADY GROVE MEDICAL CENTER

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

• Registered Nurse

  • Nov 2019 - Present

  Supervised up to 10 licensed and unlicensed staff on a 24-bed adolescent unit in a psychiatric facility specializing in rapid stabilization and crisis interventions. Provided direct care to approximately 24 patients per shift. ● Assessed patients for medical appropriateness for admission and recommendations for out-patient treatment options. ● Diffused volatile situations and violent outbreaks, earning the respect of physicians and coworkers for ability to restore safety and security of patients and staff. ● Worked with providers to develop treatment plans for patients with a broad range of mental health conditions. ● Audited medical records ensuring physician orders completed including testing, medical procedures, consultations, and stat orders for restraint Show less



Liberty Healthcare Corporation

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Nurse Assessor

  • Mar 2020 - Oct 2022

  Field assessment nurse conducted new independent, annual, change of status, and change of provider assessments in private and adult care homes to help determine eligibility for Medicaid funded services. ● Completed 4 assessments/day and submitted 100% required reports remotely prior to designated deadline. ● Participated in mediations and appeal hearings telephonically, provided clinical evidence justifying assigned hours. ● Remotely documented health data including diagnoses, medications, and environmental safety assessments utilizing InterRai assessment tool. ● Participated in Independent Assessment Project training four times per year Show less



Individual Advocacy Group

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

• Case Management Nurse

  • Mar 2017 - Nov 2019

  Provided direct patient care and case management services to a caseload of 12 patients with chronic health conditions. Oversaw 5 LPNs and 10 med techs. Interfaced directly with Department of Health, Department of Disability Services, Quality Trust and Human Rights Committee. ● Participated in monthly Department of Health nurse audits providing additional information, fixing discrepancies, and remediating records by designated deadline. ● Collaborated with primary care and specialty physicians and attended discharge and individual support plan meetings. Created and Implemented treatment plans/healthcare management plans. ● Trained and educated staff members on healthcare management Plans, health passports, acute and chronic medical diagnoses, universal precautions, medication side effects, adaptive equipment use, and facility protocols. ● Audited medical charts monthly for errors including missed appointments, MAR errors, and missed physician orders Show less



Recovery Centers of America

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

• Registered Nurse

  • Oct 2018 - Oct 2019

  Completed initial intake assessments and developed a plan of care for patients with dual diagnosis substance abuse disorders. ● Collaborated with a treatment team including ancillary departments in determination of appropriate treatment and discharge plans. ● Assisted the client in understanding the nature of the disease of addiction and the need for treatment. ● Maintained a safe and secure environment for staff and patients. ● Documented patient treatments, immunizations, and laboratory results according to facility standards. Show less



Ward and Ward Mental Health Services

• Lead Licensed Practical Nurse

  • Mar 2017 - Oct 2018

  Managed scheduling, patient assignments, and task delegation for 10 LPNs in a group home with 48 residents. ● Documented accurate and complete patient information addressing patient problems and expected outcomes. ● Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences. Managed scheduling, patient assignments, and task delegation for 10 LPNs in a group home with 48 residents. ● Documented accurate and complete patient information addressing patient problems and expected outcomes. ● Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.



Sheppard Pratt Health System Hospital

• Licensed Practical Nurse

  • Apr 2012 - Sep 2013

  Provided health education and psychosocial support to students with special needs. ● Provided age and cognitive level appropriate education to special needs students. ● Administered medication and medical treatment as prescribed by the physician. ● Maintained up to date treatment and progress plans for each student. Provided health education and psychosocial support to students with special needs. ● Provided age and cognitive level appropriate education to special needs students. ● Administered medication and medical treatment as prescribed by the physician. ● Maintained up to date treatment and progress plans for each student.