Mental Health Medical

I am interested in securing a challenging position as Licensed Practical Nurse,

specializing in Mental Health, within your facility. Having secured more than fifteen years' related experience, I am confident I can be an important asset to your existing team. My extensive, hands on work experience and diversified knowledge as a Mental Health Nurse, will prove to be valuable resources to your facility goals.

While the primary focus of the medical profession is patient care, effective interaction with patients, family members and other healthcare professionals is a vital, integral component to the prognosis of each patient. I have always demonstrated an exceptional ability in regard these interdependent relationships. Additionally, throughout my career, my superiors have always recognized my personal commitment, dedication and ability to meet the various objectives that are assigned. I have always taken the initiative, working independently, in addition to working effectively with other staff members. This collaborative effort is imperative to the fundamental goal of all healthcare professionals; exemplary medical care. Enclosed you will find a resume that provides a comprehensive summary of my experience and achievements. Realizing that a written biography cannot adequately express the benefits I can provide you, I would appreciate the opportunity to speak with you personally.

Please contact me at your earliest convenience.

Thanking you in advance,

Hilda Gonzalez, LPN

HILDA GONZALEZ,

LPN

3045 Villa Avenue Bronx, New Y ork 10467 646-***-**** email: *********@*****.***

OBJECTIVE

To secure a full-time position as Licensed Practical Nurse within a Mental Health specialty setting, utilizing my extensive, hands on work experience, with the opportunity for career advancement. WORK EXPERIENCE

PROJECT RENEWAL, Bronx, NY 2/04 to

present

Licensed Practical Nurse

Provide overall nursing care to 106 residents within this supportive housing facility and residential treatment center, servicing a diverse population of patients in need of services related to mental illness, drug and alcohol addiction, AIDS/HIV, etc.

Supervise 10 case manager assistants, provide detailed training, delegate work responsibilities and ensure timely execution of tasks

Provide oral evaluations and make recommendations based on job performance

Conduct intake screenings, assess individual needs on the basis of medical records, interview, observation and examination of patients, and coordinate the admissions process

Obtain and record vital signs and screen patients for a variety of health conditions including high blood pressure, diabetes, asthma, STDs, tuberculosis, etc.

Provide detailed instruction on various illnesses and medically related challenges including medication administration and side effects, opportunistic infections, wound dressing changes, etc.

Administer and monitor medication administration as per psychiatrists' orders and reassess patients in view of changes in general condition

Transcribe physicians' orders and interpret and document laboratory reports

Execute screening directives for special programs and assist patients with acquisition of entitlements related to medical, functional, emotional, psychological, environmental, housing and financial challenges

Worked closely with interdisciplinary team members, psychiatrists, case managers, mental health counselors and program directors

Network with various social service agencies contract services related to substance abuse, anger management, domestic violence, homelessness, etc.

Acted as patient advocate and interface with medical professionals and family members on patients' behalf

Respond to life threatening emergencies and assist with administering life saving techniques

Possess extensive foresight in the prevention of patients' impending crisis

Continuously monitor and re-evaluate case activity and make amendments to care plans accordingly

Maintain medical supply inventory, interface with vendors and place orders ensuring cost effectiveness and proper allocations of funds

Oversee the shipment of incoming orders, ensuring accuracy of order content and integrity of goods

Maintain ongoing communication with pharmacists to ensure availability of medication for patient administration

Assist with the completion and processing of program and benefit applications

Compile data for quality assurance reports, health assessments and statistical logs

Assist with discharge planning, attend seminars and quality assurance meetings

Provide 24 hour, on call assistance, answer directly to staff psychiatrist and facilitate emergent work assignments as deemed necessary

Provide care to patients guided by a knowledge of basic principles of nursing and biological, physical and psychosocial sciences

Comply with all HIPAA, Joint Commission and OSHA protocol guidelines and demonstrate a professional level of confidentiality in regard to all patient/facility affairs

Display a proficient, versatile demeanor in a diverse body of circumstances, effectively contributing to the expedient resolve of patient/facility challenges HildaGonzalez, LPN continued

Additional Related Experience

Manhattan State Psychiatric Center, New Y ork, NY

Licensed Practical Nurse

Provided overall nursing care to a diverse population of psychiatric patients within this 110 bed, acute care, in-patient facility

Serviced a diverse population with various psychiatric conditions including clinical depression, manic depression, schizophrenic, bipolar, etc.

Assisted psychiatrists with administration of electroconvulsive shock therapy, administered medications and conducted intensive monitoring of patients to ensure regulated heart rate, blood pressure, blood sugar levels, etc.

Provided a specialized environment with an intensive management system to integrate psychiatric and supportive services

Executed diverse methodologies in accordance with appropriate capabilities to enhance psychosocial and emotional development with a special emphasis on behaviormodification

Maintained a constant level of professional awareness for male/female patients and conduct spot checks to ensure compliance of setting limitations

Additional nursing responsibilities included those outlined as LPN above EDUCATION Elizabeth Seton College, Y onkers, NY

Associate of Applied Science

Major: Nursing

LICENSE University of the State of New York - State Education Department Licensed Practical Nurse

CERTIFICATES Infection Control; Barrier Precautions; AIDS/HIV Awareness Fire Safety; Child/Elder/Sexual Abuse; Patient Care Management DisasterPlanning; Medication Administration

Identifying Employee Misconduct; Resolution Strategies Intravenous Insertion and Administration

Mechanical Ventilation; Oxygen Therapy

Cultural Diversity; Nursing Process and Documentation OSHA Guidelines; HIPAA Compliance

MEMBERSHIP University Behavioral HealthCare

National Alliance on Mental Illness

SPECIAL SKILLS Exemplary leadership/organizational/interpersonal communication skills Patient care; cultural diversity

Troubleshooting and problem resolution

Collaboration/independence

Computer literate

BILINGUAL English/Spanish (oral/written/translation) REFERENCES Available upon request

I am interested in securing a challenging position as Licensed Practical Nurse, specializing in Mental Health, within your facility. Having secured more than fifteen years' related experience, I am confident I can be an important asset to your existing team. My extensive, hands on work experience and diversified knowledge as a Mental Health Nurse, will prove to be valuable resources to your facility goals.

While the primary focus of the medical profession is patient care, effective interaction with patients, family members and other healthcare professionals is a vital, integral component to the prognosis of each patient. I have always demonstrated an exceptional ability in regard these interdependent relationships. Additionally, throughout my career, my superiors have always recognized my personal commitment, dedication and ability to meet the various objectives that are assigned. I have always taken the initiative, working independently, in addition to working effectively with other staff members. This collaborative effort is imperative to the fundamental goal of all healthcare professionals; exemplary medical care. Enclosed you will find a resume that provides a comprehensive summary of my experience and achievements. Realizing that a written biography cannot adequately express the benefits I can provide you, I would appreciate the opportunity to speak with you personally.

Please contact me at your earliest convenience.

Thanking you in advance,

Hilda Gonzalez, LPN

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