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281-***-**** ad0bho@r.postjobfree.com Rosenberg, Texas

A professional nurse with over 11 years of experience in different ranges of healthcare settings including inpatient and outpatient psychiatric care. Able to work in a team with different disciplines, can handle demanding tasks and quick to adjust to changing job requirements. A board certified nurse practitioner, possessing solid time management and clinical assessment abilities. Devoted to providing patients with evidence-based care and focusing on quality in order to promote better health outcomes.

Skills

Knowledge of CPI and management of aggressive behavior, problem-solving techniques and the ability to remain calm when managing conflict

Able to interact professionally with referral sources and patients on the phone and in person

Knowledge and ability to provide crisis intervention, conflict resolution and problem-solving techniques.

Strong background in clinical assessment and treatment of behavioral health patients.

Solid understanding of the general treatment plan and care

Ability to manage and supervise a nursing unit.

Ability to make independent decisions.

Strong verbal and written communication skills and therapeutic communication.

Knowledge of behavioral health, conflict and crisis management.

Good time management, critical thinking and professional attitude.

EXPERIENCE

Fort bend County Corrections, Richmond Texas; Intake Nurse 01/2023-Present

Checking patients into the system

Obtaining initial vitals for assessment purposes

Obtaining personal history and emergency information

Assessing patients to decipher the need for medical or psychiatric follow up.

Rating patients using the appropriate rating scales depending on what they are detoxing from.

Completing special assessments for patients on suicide precautions, detoxification/withdrawals and monitoring patients.

Fort Bend County Public Health; Vaccine Site Manager 05/2022-10/2022

Responsible for the vaccine site and ensured objectives and safety measures established by Fort bend County were adhered to.

Contributed to planning programs, policies and objectives for work group and department

Served as liaison between Fort Bend County and partnering organization.

Supervised the maintenance of cold chain and ensured doses provided to each nurse were accounted for.

Delivered training to contract staff on appropriate handling of vaccine and completion of appropriate forms.

Provided training to contract nursing and non-clinical staff on the processes for completion of required administration if the partner agency was unavailable to do so.

Responsible for reporting on counts of doses administered, doses wasted and other reports as necessary.

Maintained effectively and sustained communication with HHS and partnering agency when needs identified.

Completed incident reports if any adverse events happen during event.

Developed and implemented quality improvement processes.

Harris County Sheriff’s Office Corrections; RN Psych Unit/Supervisor 06/2015-04/2022

Assess each patient daily for suicidal ideation, audio/visual hallucination, side effects of medications as well as improvement or regression in patient’s mental illness to report to psychiatrist.

Assessed, planned, educated patients and family members regarding diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation

Monitor patients for changes in physical and psychological status, lab values especially medication therapeutic values.

Evaluate the appropriateness and quality of care provided to all patients in protective devices, seclusion and restraints.

Provided comprehensive care to patients that addressed the physical, social spiritual and mental aspects of care and rehabilitation

Performed routine nursing procedures-administered prescribed medications administered PRN medications for extremely agitated patients, dangerous to self and others

Implement therapeutic interventions such as therapy or group activities using resource modules

Developed individualized nursing care plans for specific patient population addressing physical and psychological needs

Optima Home Health Care LLC Columbus, OH 11/2012-04/2015

Assessment and monitoring of patient vitals

Developed a nursing care plan that is case specific

Performed wound care and assessed for healing while administering treatments.

Performed Tracheostomy care

Medication organization and administration.

Documenting changes in patient’s behavior and progress like eating habits and overall mood.

Provided teaching and support both to the patient and the family members.

Made sure that patients had continuity of care to better serve their needs.

Ohio Hospital for Psychiatry; Columbus, OH 03/2011-10/2012

Identified behavioral problems to make suitable recommendations.

Monitored, administered medications and planned and recorded changes.

Acted by facility policy and appropriate nursing standards of care.

Ensured and carried out physician orders and implemented basic nursing interventions.

Manages nursing care delivery and staff development

Monitor patients for changes in physical and psychological status, lab values especially medication therapeutic values.

Evaluate the appropriateness and quality of care provided to all patients in protective devices, seclusion and restraint.

Provides support and coordinates intervention in crisis.

EDUCATION

Master of Science in Nursing, Walden University, Minnesota, MN November 2022

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing, Chamberlain University, Houston, TX July 2019

Associates Degree in Nursing, HONDROS School of Nursing, Columbus, OH March, 2014

Licensed Vocational Nurse, HONDROS School of Nursing, Columbus, OH March, 2010

CERTIFICATES

Basic Life Support (BLS), American Heart Association

DEA Certification

Licensed Practical Nurse Texas

Registered Nurse Texas

PMHNP-BC Texas

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