Registered Nurse Mental Health

**** ******** **., ***** *****, Wash *****

(C) 509-***-**** (E) *********@*****.***

Nineteen of experience in primary care at the Washington State Penitentiary. 6 years on the Med/Surg unit, 8 years as the Psychiatric Head Nurse in the Psychiatric Inpatient Unit, and 5 years as the Head nurse in the Intensive Management Unit.

06/1995 - 06/2014 Washington State Department of Corrections - Walla Walla, WA Registered Nurse

Self-directed with astute judgment skills.

High level of personal accountability.

Liaised between patients and physicians to ensure patient comprehension of treatment plans.

Closely monitored acute conditions.

Ensured HIPAA compliance.

Delegated staff nurse duties.

Ensured efficacy of treatments through monitoring of treatment regimens.

Observed and monitored client behavior and responses to treatment. Recorded client information on special flow sheets, accurately indicating suicidal precautions, sleep flow and restraints. Facilitated a smooth discharge by encouraging and reassuring clients throughout their transitions.

Developed and implemented treatment plans and modified when needed.

Disciplined, energetic employee who quickly establishes rapport with patients and colleagues.

Provided education to patients on detox and withdrawal, medications, addiction, recovery, coping skills and community resources. Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through a team nursing process covering 8-10 high acuity patients per shift. Responsible for primary care, case management and medication management.

Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, treatments, medications, discharge instructions and follow-up care. Assessed patients in active withdrawal and provided interventions to manage physical and psychological withdrawal symptoms. 03/1994 - 06/1995 Walla Walla County Mental Health - Walla Walla, Wa Medication Delivery

Susan Hussey

Professional Summary

Professional Experience

Registered Nurse License

Advanced Basic Life Support Certification

Psych and mental health care

proficiency

Trained in in- and out-patient

care

Acute and rehabilitative care,

medical and psychiatric

Medication administration

expert

BAC screening/drug screen

collection

Committed to compliance

reporting

Skilled in conducting physical

examinations

1994 Walla Walla Community College Walla Walla, WA Associate of Arts: Nursing

3.5 GPA

Presidential Academic Achievement Award

Licenses

Skill Highlights

Education and Training

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