Registered Nurse Mental Health
Resume:
Donald S. Landies
Chardon OH 44024
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OBJECTIVE
Dedicated registered nurse (RN) with specialty experience in psychiatric/chemical dependency nursing. Developed strong psychiatric-evaluation and treatment-planning skills during three years of recent employment at Windsor Laurelwood psychiactric and chemical dependency hospital. Knowledge of psychotropic medication administration, management and training.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Registered Nurse/ Charge Nurse
3/2013 to present
RN, Adult Psychiatric Unit, Richmond Hospital
1/26/10-3/28/13, Windsor Laurelwood Psychiatric and Chemical Dependency Hospital
Served as Charge nurse on 1600 Hall Duel Unit. The Duel unit, definition is a combination mental health crisis and chemical dependency unit. Interacting daily with interdisciplinary team of psychiatrists, RNs, LPN’s, mental health technicians and social workers. Actively participating in development and implementation of individual treatment plans for patients with broad range of mental health issues. Ensured that doctors' orders were effectively carried out, including testing, medical procedures, consultations and stat orders for five-point restraint. Development of positive team environment on unit. Ensuring safety of patients and staff on a daily basis as top priority
Key Accomplishments:
Selected as member of safety focus group for the improvement of safety awareness at the Windsor Laurelwood facility. Helped refine unit policies and procedures in the areas of suicide-watch procedures, safety methods, discharge planning and documentation.
Responded to numerous volatile medical and psychiatric situations and violent outbreaks, earning the respect of physicians and coworkers for calm, levelheaded and quick thinking to restore the safety and security of patients and staff. Completed training in team building, management of assaultive behaviors and psychotropic-medication administration. Certified in communications training
EDUCATION :
ADN, Bryant & Stratton College, GPA 3.2, Willoughby Hills, OH
BSBA, Elmhurst College, GPA 3.62, Elmhurst IL
SHRM, PHR certification,
Microcomputer Specialist program, Lakeland Com. College, GPA 3.66
SKILLS
Psychiatric Nursing, Patient Assessment, Patient Advocacy, Quality of Continuity of Care, Patient/Family Education, JCAHO Standards/Compliance, Case Mgt.,
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Known as a patient advocate and team player; believe in empowering patients by delivering health education and nursing care that enhances wellness and quality of life. References Available upon request
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