CALVIN CALLOWAY

Huntington Beach, CA 661-***-**** ad5asz@r.postjobfree.com

Professional Summary

Skilled Charge Nurse with extensive experience in contributing to nursing teams for optimal patient care, formulating individualized care plans, and collaborating across medical disciplines. Proven track record t in crisis intervention, legal coordination for involuntary psychiatric holds, and compliance with healthcare regulations. Offers a rich work history across various nursing roles, including Med-Surg, Post-Op, and Orthopedic Nursing. Continually exceeds expectations by building relationships with individuals at all levels of the organization including staff, stakeholders, management, and patients.

Skills

Patient Care & Individualized Care Planning

Team Management & Staff Supervision

Risk Assessment & 5150 Hold Initiations

Medication Administration & Treatment Monitoring

Crisis Intervention & De-escalation Techniques

Interdepartmental Communication & Liaison Activities

Quality Improvement & Process Optimization

Staff Training & Ongoing Education

Policy Compliance & Regulatory Adherence

Mental Health Assessment & Psychiatric Support

Resource Allocation & Staff Scheduling

Multidisciplinary Coordination & Team Collaboration

Patient Safety & Welfare Assurance

Excellent Written & Verbal Communication

Work History

Charge Nurse – Psychiatry 2013 to Present

Huntington Hospital

Overseeing and managing a team of nurses to ensure optimal patient care in the psychiatric unit.

Coordinating with medical staff to develop individualized care plans for patients with a range of psychiatric conditions.

Leading multidisciplinary meetings to discuss patient needs, staff assignments, and quality improvement initiatives.

Conducting risk assessments and initiating 5150 Holds as required, coordinating closely with legal and medical teams.

Training new nursing staff and providing ongoing education on best practices in psychiatric nursing.

Administering medications and treatments as prescribed by psychiatrists, closely monitoring for side effects and efficacy.

Serving as the primary liaison between the psychiatry department and other hospital units, ensuring smooth communication.

Implementing crisis intervention techniques as needed, deescalating volatile situations and ensuring the safety of patients.

Maintaining compliance with all hospital and departmental policies, as well as state and federal regulations.

Continuously evaluating staffing needs and resources in order to guarantee the high levels of patient care.

Previous Work History

Clinical Nurse III, 7 North Med-Surg Unit – Cedar Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA – 2000 to 2004

Clinical Nurse II, Psychiatry-Charge Nurse – Cedar Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA – 1993 to 2000

Clinical Nurse II, Surgical Post Op Unit-Charge Nurse – Cedar Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA – 1990 to 1993

Clinical Nurse II, General Orthopedic Nursing-Charge Nurse – Cedar Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA – 1988 to 1990

Clinical Nurse I, Telementary/Cardiac – Kaiser Permanente Hospital, Los Angeles, CA – 1988 to 1990

Nursing Home Supervisor – Briar Oak Terras, Los Angeles, CA – 1987 to 1988

New Grad – Los Angeles, CA – 1987 to 1988

Professional Affiliations

Patient Care Satisfaction Committee

Certifications & Training

Nursing Certification, RN

Telementary/ICU Program – Kaiser Hospital

Certification to Write 5150 Holds – Los Angeles County, Department of Psychiatry

Education

Washington High School – Los Angeles, CA

High School Diploma

Los Angeles City College – Los Angeles, CA

Associate of Arts Degree

Hobbies & Interests

Bike Riding, Computers

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