Registered Nurse Mental Health

Location:

Tehachapi, CA

Posted:

October 15, 2023

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CINDY VILLANUEVA

***** ***** **, *********, ** **561

Phone: 805-***-**** Email: ad0d8y@r.postjobfree.com

Employment History

**/**** - **/**** ** BSN (Registered Nurse Bachelor of Science in Nursing)

Maxim Healthcare Svc, Bakersfield, CA

Administered to needs of patients between the ages of five years and adulthood suffering with a mental health crisis. Performed daily mental and physical health assessments, offered psychological support and age-appropriate education, reviewed charts, accurately transcribed orders, tracked patients progress, provided detailed documentation, and regularly updated providers of patient status. Administered scheduled and emergency medications, and monitored clients for side effects, Supervised staff assigned to my floor, Responsible for maintaining the safety of my units.

08/2021 - 07/2022 RN BSN (Registered Nurse Bachelor of Science in Nursing)

Wellpath Health and Recovery Solutions LLC, Bakersfield, CA

Worked as a correctional psychiatric nurse at the Kern County Sheriff's Department, applied basic medical surgical and psychiatric nursing knowledge and skills while assessing detainee needs and monitoring their progress Maintained open communication with prescribing mental health and primary care providers, completed detailed and accurate chart documentation. Obtained new orders, administered maintenance and emergency medications, and monitored for side effects and patient safety, Scheduled patients for provider clinics and procedures. Reviewed charts for continuity of care. Monitored lab results. Prepared detainees for transfer and discharge. Provided basic functional assessments, including neurological assessments, other services included diagnostic electrocardiograms, wound care, breathing treatments, acquiring specimens for laboratory processing, Charge nurse duties included monitoring vocational and technical staff conduct on my shifts and maintaining the workflow of the unit and working closely with security to maintain the safety of the units.

04/2017 - 01/2020 RN BSN (Registered Nurse Bachelor of Science in Nursing)

New Alternatives Inc., Chula Vista, CA

Nursing provided emergency psychiatric evaluations and detailed documentation, for crisis intervention in children and their families under the age of 18 years old. During the stabilization process I was able to provide brief age-appropriate education for a wide variety of client concerns, such as, drug and alcohol use/abuse, personal hygiene, health and nutritional needs, gender dysphoria, sexual abuse, sleep disorders and a variety of other mental health diagnosis. I worked closely with many different county resources since our patients were brought to us by their parents, guardians, law enforcement, ambulance from their home residences or shelters, hospital emergency rooms, schools, foster homes, or other residential facilities. We were all trained in the trauma informed care approach. Nursing provided intake and discharge assessments, referred our clients to outpatient treatment centers and to higher levels of care for inpatient needs.

03/2014 - 11/2016 RN BSN (Registered Nurse Bachelor of Science in Nursing)

Horizon Health and Wellness, Apache Junction, AZ

Worked with clients experiencing severe mental impairment (SMI) diagnosis and other disabilities. I assessed and triaged patients between appointments with their psychiatric and primary care providers. As a nurse educator I developed course material for private and group sessions to assist with basic healthcare needs, helping them manage their diabetes, weight management and nutritional needs. I provided counseling to encourage smoking cessation. Other responsibilities included scheduling and acquiring laboratory specimens for monitoring medication levels and side effects and administering court mandated medications. I closely collaborated with case managers, social services, psychiatric and primary care providers to ensure continuity of care. I organized a community outreach campaign to educate, test and identify persons infected with the hepatitis C virus, referring persons with positive results to a major clinic in the area for free treatment.

04/2014 - 11/2014 RN BSN (Registered Nurse Bachelor of Science in Nursing)

Private Nursing Inc., Tempe, AZ

I engineered an environment supporting health restoration and maintenance in the home. Analyzed the physical and functional needs of my clients by applying existing scientific evidenced-based knowledge to medical surgical nursing practice. I implemented infection control through wound care by cleansing and treating wounds, applying wound vac devices. I provided ostomy maintenance and care, administered IV fluids, started peripheral lines, maintained indwelling PICC and central line catheter potencies, acquired physician orders, provided detailed chart documentations, frequent communications, and up-dates with ordering physicians. I taught patient and their families about disease process and self-care, performed admissions to our service and discharge planning services,

01/2013 - 11/2013 RN BSN (Registered Nurse Bachelor of Science in Nursing)

David J. Don, PLLC, Phoenix, AZ

Nursing Consultant-Provided analytical interpretation of nursing documentation for adherence to The American Associations Nursing Code of Ethics and all applicable Standards of Care. Traversed medical and nursing literature for appropriate evidence-based practice for the case. Defined potential factors contributing to alleged damage and injures sustained by the patient. Developed brief and comprehensive written report for court presentation.

01/2012 - 11/2013 RN BSN (Registered Nurse Bachelor of Science in Nursing)

Concentric Health Care Solutions, Scottsdale, AZ

I excelled in both team collaboration and autonomous work to identify the healthcare needs of inmates with both acute and chronic medical and psychological conditions. I led comprehensive clinical observations and utilized advanced critical-thinking skills for evaluation and treatments. Administered medications ordered by the providers and monitored the inmates for efficacy and side effects, transcribed orders and documented in detail the results of their visits. I provided assessments and nursing diagnoses within my scope of practice and applied treatment according to written protocols, whenever applicable. Monitored a full range of acute and chronic medical and psychological conditions and educated inmates on self-care strategies. I analyzed medical records to ensure continuity of care. Collaborated closely with security to eliminate risk factors for potential injury, death, or safety threats to the facility. All interactions with inmates utilized my past medical-surgical and specialty experiences.

01/2011 - 11/2011 RN BSN (Registered Nurse Bachelor of Science in Nursing)

STG International, Arlington, VA

Provided direct nursing care to detainees for Immigration Customs and Enforcement, demonstrated nursing triage process and screening of detainees during intake process, sick call and performed functions as outlined in the approved IHSC Clinical Nursing Guidelines, referred patients to appropriate higher level of care. Accessed interpretation and/or translation services as needed to ensure ability to communicate with detainees or others who are not proficient in the English language. Provided daily nursing care and notified providers of any abnormal findings. Provided observational services for psychiatric patients as indicated. Provided patient teaching/training in accordance with agency directives and within nursing scope of practice. Responded to emergency medical calls and provided emergency treatment of injury or illness to detainees as required. Applied knowledge of drugs and therapeutics in administering medication. Acquired and documented all laboratory specimens as requested, while properly preparing and storing specimens for transport.

03/2010 - 02/2011 RN Staff

Florence Community Hospital, Florence, AZ

RN medical surgical/telemetry nurse, nightshift charge nurse.

Performed all the typical duties of a medical surgical/telemetry nurse.

04/2008 - 11/2010 RN Staff

Pinal County Sheriff's Department, Florence, AZ

Provided medical and psychiatric care for inmates (multi-level 1-3) for the Pinal County Sheriff's Department. Utilized medical and mental health provider protocols to run the daily clinics when no on-site provider was available. Worked autonomously throughout the facility to perpetuate consistent workflow and continuity of care. Worked as intake specialist to acquire medical histories and triage for appropriate follow-up medical care. Provided on-site testing for acute health symptoms and acquired laboratory specimens per protocol, monitored results. Supervised intermediate medical staff performance and helped, as needed. Team member for on-site emergency response. Worked with security to maintain safety of the facility.

12/2007 - 03/2008 Travel RN

American Mobil Healthcare, San Diego, CA

Worked in San Luis Obispo as a medical surgical nurse for a local hospital. Duties included all typical for a medical surgical nurse. Starting peripheral lines and administering intravenous fluids, daily head-to-toe physical and neurological nursing assessments, wound care, medication administration and monitoring. Communications with medical providers acquiring and transcribing orders. Patient admissions and discharges.

01/2007 - 11/2007 RN Staff

Foothill Care Center, Apache Junction, AZ

Weekend supervisor/charge nurse for long-term care facility. Maintained my own workload while monitoring staff, providing wound care, medication administration, Admitting and discharging patients. Educating and communicating with patient and conservator family members, communicating with medical providers, acquiring, and documenting orders. Providing peripheral access for IV fluid administration and maintaining indwelling catheter potencies. Chart reviews and documentation. Basic long-term care duties for an RN.

Education History

Nursing

Bachelor's Degree

Chamberlain College of Nursing, St. Louis, MO

Nursing

Associate degree

Santa Barbara City College, Santa Barbara, CA

Nursing

Vocational Training Degree

Santa Barbara City College, Santa Barbara, CA

Occupational Licenses, Certificates and Training

California Registered Nurse License - Current