Registered Nurse Mental Health

Betty J. Greer

Objective

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Northwood, OH 43619 Dedicated registered nurse (RN) with a variety of experience including ICU / step-down,

419-***-**** psychiatric/mental health nursing and geriatrics. 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

Director of Staff Development

03/2014 – Present Kingston Healthcare of Sylvania, Sylvania, OH

Responsible for maintaining staff development of existing clinical personnel and

implementing policy and procedure retention for new clinical personnel.

Part Time Adjunct Nursing Faculty

01/2014 – Present Terra State Community College, Fremont, OH

Mental Health – Clinical Instructor

Transitions LPN to RN – Clinical Instructor

Part Time Adjunct Nursing Faculty

11/2013 – Present Stautzenberger College, Maumee, OH

Pharmacology – Classroom Instructor

Foundations II – Classroom Instructor

Electronic Medical Records – Classroom Instructor

Skills Lab Instructor

Federal Healthcare Surveyor

08/2013 – 10/2013 Ascellon Corporation – Baltimore, MD

Serving as a Federal Healthcare Surveyor governing the Veterans Administration Long

Term Care facilities.

Healthcare Surveyor

12/2010 – 08/2013 State of Ohio - Department of Health, Toledo, OH

Serving as a Healthcare Surveyor within the Toledo District Area. Surveying Long Term

Care facilities to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations.

Key Accomplishments:

Current stated wide trainer for the QIS program implemented by the federal government.

Successfully achieved certification as SMQT qualified.

Completion of QIS training and implementation of the program throughout the western

region.

Application of state and federal regulations to long term care facilities and assisted living

facilities.

Psychiatric Nurse

10/2009 - 12/2010 State of Ohio – Department of Mental Health, Toledo, OH

Served as a charge RN for the mixed forensic unit of the State Mental Hospital. Ensured

competent and therapeutic care was provided to residents who were mandated to custody

by the judicial system. Played a key role on interdisciplinary team of psychiatrists, RNs,

and social workers. Actively participated 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.

Key Accomplishments:

Over saw a medical staff of four which maintained coverage for 25 to 30 patients.

Care plan composition for 25 to 30 psychiatric patients

Completion of assaultive behaviors management training

Administration of daily and emergency psychotropic medications

Registered Nurse

ICU / Step-down Unit

11/2007 - 10/2009 Baypark Hospital, Toledo, OH

Worked as a staff nurse in the ICU / Step-down unit. Ensured competent care of four

intermediately patients or two critically ill patients daily. Administered various IV drips

and medication, monitored heart rhythm to determine a decline in condition. Interactive

daily with physicians, support staff and family member to ensure appropriate care was

given.

Key Accomplishments:

Completed preceptor training and actively precepted new graduate nurses to the ICU /

Step-down unit.

Worked with current nursing students during the ICU / Step-down rotation.

Nurse Internship

Neuro ICU

5/2007 - 10/2007 Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH

Worked under the supervision of an RN providing bedside care, treatment and clinical

documentation for patients on the Neurology ICU. Handled medication administration,

dressing changes, IVs and all other aspects of nursing care. Facilitated admissions,

discharges and transfers; prepared chart notes and other documentation; and participated

on interdisciplinary team.

Education

6/2014 Phoenix University, Toledo, OH

Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), GPA: 3.45

Master of Healthcare Administration (MHA), GPA: 3.45

Sigma Theta Tau International - member

5/2011 Lourdes College, Sylvania, OH

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

5/2007 Owens Community College, Perrysburg, OH

Associates of Applied Science in Nursing (ADN)

11/2007 Registered Nurse, State of Ohio - RN.337633

Skills

Case Management Medication Administration

Patient Assessment Patient Advocate

JCAHO Standards / Compliance Center for Medicare / Medicaid Compliance

Quality & Continuity of Care Critical Care Nursing

Patient / Parent / Family Education Psychiatric Nursing

Computer Literate

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.

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