Medical Mental Health
Resume:
PAULA S. QUINN RN, BSN
Union St
Belfast, ME 04915
*****.*******@*****.***
PROFILE
RN with 18 years of professional nursing experience in psychiatric care, medical/surgical, acute care, chronic care,
emergency care and discharge planning in hospital-based, long-term care, homecare/hospice and correctional facilities.
As Health Services Coordinator, Physician Extender RN, Consultation Nurse Coordinator, Charge Nurse and RN Case
Manager utilized key strengths in leadership, management and interpersonal communications. Served on Nursing
Practice and the Medical Records Committees at PenBay Healthcare. Energetic and enthusiastic professional with
ability to build trust and rapport with patients, colleagues and providers. BSN and AS in Mental Health from the
University of Maine. BCLS Certified. Clinical expertise includes:
Staff Supervision & Management
Triage & Clinical Nursing Assessments
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Collaboration & Teamwork Patient Education & Advocacy
Quality Improvement JCAHO Compliance & Records Management
Staff Training & Development I.V. Therapy, Respiratory Therapy, Discharge Planning
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Harbor Family Services, Rockport, Me 2012 – present
Health Services Coordinator
As Health services coordinator, I am responsible for the healthcare needs of the students of
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two adolescent residential schools.
Provided initial and ongoing assessments of the students. I collaborate with the house staff to
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initiate monthly behavior reports for the med management providers. I am required to keep records
of all healthcare appointments, immunization, psychiatric, dental and eye records for the students.
Certified CRMA and CPR instructor and ensure the required certification and training of all
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new and current employees
Health educator for all students, staff and families
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Collaborate with the other members of the healthcare team to ensure efficient and thorough care
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PENBAY HEALTHCARE, ROCKPORT, ME 2007 – 2012
PHYSICIAN EXTENDER - RN, Mid Coast Mental Health - Belfast (2010 - 2012)
• As a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse, assisted the mental health team in assessment of the mental health needs
of clients and their families. Conducted patient and family interviews; collaborated with healthcare partners in
the development and implementation of a plan of care and ongoing evaluation of patients' and families'
response to care.
Provided patient and family teaching regarding mental illness, including teaching about medications.
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Maintained accurate and up-to-date documentation in medical record. Monitored medications and reviewed
medication logs, lab values and charts for follow-up protocol. Scheduled outside medical tests as necessary.
Triaged clinical phone calls and referred to appropriate resources as necessary. Skilled at solving problems in a
calm and professional manner.
CONSULTATION NURSE COORDINATOR, PenBay Outpatient - Rockport, ME (2010 - 2012)
In collaboration with the psychiatrist and PenBay Outpatient Services, developed and coordinated outpatient
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program to help the community Primary Care Physicians (PCPs) gain access to psychiatric services for their
patients.
Served as liaison between the psychiatrist and PCPs gathering relevant intake information, triaging case,
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seeking clarification if needed and sending it on to schedulers. Provided status updates to PCPs.
CHARGE NURSE, Quarry Hill SNF & Assisted Living Unit - Camden (2007 - 2010)
• As Charge Nurse was responsible for the quality and timeliness of care for residents of both the Skilled
Nursing Facility and the Assisted Living Unit. Provided care in a way to maintain personal dignity with regard
to health care needs of residents. Developed and managed care plans. Directed the efforts of a team of 6-12
CNA/LPN/RN staff.
RN STAFF/CHARGE NURSE (ER DEPT), PenBay Medical Center - Rockport (2007)
CORRECTIONAL MEDICAL SERVICES (MAINE STATE PRISON), WARREN, ME 2004 - 2007
RN STAFF/CHARGE NURSE
• Served as Charge Nurse in a 1000-bed correctional facility with oversight of nursing staff; organizing
"Physician Sick Call" Clinic; 6-bed infirmary and site-wide medical discharge planning.
• Coordinated all social service, mental health, dental, physical therapy, annual physicals, chronic care and
hospice care for inmate population.
• Responded to trauma and other emergencies as a member of the "code" team. HIV Certified.
BILL'S UNFINISHED FURNITURE, Rockland, ME 2001 - 2004
OWNER
Established small business. Spearheaded and managed all marketing, business development, human resources,
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bookkeeping, purchasing, inventory management, vendor relations and day-to-day operations. Coached, trained
and supervised employees. Conducted evaluations.
KNO-WAL-LIN HOMECARE AND HOSPICE, Rockland, ME 1997 - 2001
RN CASE MANAGER
• Performed RN Case Management for a caseload of 25-35 homecare patients. Met with patients on a regular
basis to develop and implement care plans.
• Coordinated and collaborated with multiple heath care providers for optimum care. Built rapport and trust with
patients and their families.
WALDO COUNTY GENERAL HOSPITAL, Belfast, ME 1995 - 1997
STAFF RN, MEDICAL/SURGICAL
• Performed all aspects of nursing on a medical/surgical floor, including pre-op and post-op of surgical patients.
• Responsible for chronic care patients, IVs, urinary cath, c-pap, intrathecal pain management, portacaths, picc
lines, central line care, administration of blood products, wound dressings and all related duties.
EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT UNIVERSITY OF MAINE, Orono, ME
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BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING
ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE IN MENTAL HEALTH
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INTERESTS
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SKIING HIKING COOKING KNITTING READING WALKING
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