Registered Nurse Mental Health
Resume:
Wanda Jones
Otisco, Indiana 47163
Dedicated registered nurse (RN) with specialty experience in psychiatric/mental health and
Chemical Dependency nursing. Developed strong psychiatric-evaluation and treatment-
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planning skills through experience at Jefferson Hospital and Recovery Works. Knowledge
of psychotropic medication administration, management and training.
Reliable, ethical healthcare provider with ability to stay calm and intervene during crises,
to facilitate groups and educational seminars, and to collaborate on multidisciplinary
teams. Proven ability to build positive relationships with patients, family members,
physicians and other medical professionals.
Work Experience
Registered Nurse
11/2006 – Present: Recovery Works Alcohol and Drug Rehabilitation Facility,
Georgetown Kentucky.
Served as the Nursing Executive/COO at the facility, worked closely with the CEO and
Program Director on the day to day operations of the facility, which includes, but not
limited to: orientation and in-services for all employees, Compliance with state and
federal regulations, assist with admissions assessments, developing and implementing
Polices and Procedures, monthly and quarterly Performance Improvement, assist with
Utilization Reviews, Compliance officer for all safety issues, heading all state and Joint
Commission surveys, monthly 0n-call for the MD/APRN, schedules for the staff,
administrative on-call and on-call seven days a week for the nursing staff, and serve as the
CEO when the CEO not available.
Key Accomplishments:
No deficiencies in the past three state surveys.
Helped developed, updated and revised policies and procedures.
Responded to numerous safety issues, earning the respect of physicians and
coworkers for calm, levelheaded and quick thinking to restore the safety and
security of patients and staff.
Registered Nurse/ CNA Instructor
2003-2005 Nurses On Call Health and Safety Training, Clarksville, IN.
Certified Nursing Assistant training according to the state of Indiana.
Key Accomplishments:
Completed the training with the state of Indiana to train students under the states
regulations.
Assisted the owners in developing the training program.
Registered Nurse
2000-2003 Nursing Executive Westminster Health Care Clarksville, IN.
Nursing Executive for a 94 bed long term care facility, supervision of 70
Employees, maintained facility compliance with state and federal
regulations,
Provided oversight and orientation to all clinical staff, developed and
implemented policies and procedures,
Key Accomplishments:
Compliance with state and federal regulations.
Nursing Executive training for one week in Indianapolis.
Registered Nurse
1993-2000 Jefferson Psychiatric Hospital Jeffersonville, IN.
Charge nurse on the Adolescent and Adult units, weekend supervisor and
then to second shift supervisor. Assisted with admissions in the Intake
Department.
Key Accomplishments:
• Developed excellent therapeutic communication
• Developed excellent assessment skills related to Mental Health/CD
• Developed skills in administrative role
Registered Nurse
1991- 1993 Spectra Care Home Health Jeffersonville, IN.
Responsible for all aspects of patient care in their homes. Worked on their
Mental Health Team, Heart Watch Team, Wound Care Team and Med/Surg
Team.
Key Accomplishments:
• IV Skills
• Blood Draws
• CNA Supervisor
• Wound Care
• Certification in Mental Health
Registered Nurse
1983-1991 North Clark Community Hospital Charlestown, IN.
Critical care Charge Nurse, responsible for all aspects of patients in the
Critical
Care Settings. Work independently as well as team leader. Assisted with
Supervision for the hospital.
Key Accomplishments
• ACLS Certification
• EKG Interpretation
Education
1980-1982 Kentucky Baptist School of Nursing
2003 C.N.A Indiana State Dept. of Health
2004 P.P.D. Instructor American Lung Association
1985-1991 ACLS Certification University Of Louisville
References available upon request
Updated 02/01/2012
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