EVA KIRARA

SKILLS

Provide therapeutic yet

effective communication with

patients and staff.

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Involved in interdisciplinary

collaboration.

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• Patient consultation

• Strong clinical judgment

• Patient and family advocacy

Provide quality care in effective

and professional manner.

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Team oriented, driven, self-

motivated and determined.

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• Oxygen saturation standards

• Collecting vitals

• Medication Administration

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

BLS/ACLS/PALS

CERTIFICATION (2020-2024)

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Psychiatric Mental Health

Nurse Practitioner - BC (ANCC)

Licensure – 1/29/2019-7/31/2024

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Registered Nurse Licensure-

current-7/31/2024

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AFFILIATIONS

Dedicated psychiatric nurse practitioner looking to apply my expertise in patient assessment and medication management, to provide quality care for individuals with mental health needs, to utilize my 4 years of experience by providing compassionate care to mental health patients in a clinical setting.

Objectives in seeking a position are as follows;

To provide compassionate and evidence-based psychiatric care to patients in need as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner. To use my expertise in psychiatric nursing to help patients achieve their mental health goals. To utilize my knowledge of psychopharmacology and psychotherapy to improve patient outcomes. To provide quality, holistic care that is tailored to the individual needs of each patient. To collaborate with other healthcare professionals to ensure the best possible outcomes for patients. To promote positive mental health through education and advocacy for those suffering from mental illness. To create a safe and supportive environment for individuals seeking psychiatric care. To develop an individualized treatment plan based on each patient's unique needs and goals. To foster a trusting relationship between myself and my patients in order to provide the most effective care possible. To use evidence-based practice guidelines in order to deliver the highest quality of care available. To serve as an advocate for my patients by providing them with resources and support they need to reach their goals. To work with families, caregivers, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate comprehensive care plans for each patient. To stay current on new developments in the field of psychiatry through continuing education courses and research studies. Utilize advanced clinical skills such as assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, medication management, crisis

intervention, psychotherapy, case management services, etc., in order to provide the best possible care for each patient I encounter. Utilize critical thinking skills when making decisions regarding patient care plans in order to ensure that they are tailored specifically to meet the individual needs of each patient I encounter

CONTACT

Celina, TX 75009

216-***-****

ad1ot6@r.postjobfree.com

American Nurses Association /

Texas Nurses Association, Self-

motivated and determined

Success oriented and

hardworking Team player in a

collaborative approach Proficient

in Microsoft Office applications

Competent with electronic

medical record, (EMR) software,

including EPIC, ECLIPSYS, and

MEDITECH Learning agility and

effective personal communication

skills

CERTIFICATIONS

American Nurses Credentialing

Center-ANCC

American Nurses Association-

ANA

WORK HISTORY

April 2022 - June 2023

Primary Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Geodehealth, 5899 Preston Rd, Suites 901-902, Frisco, TX 75034

January 2020 - Current

Primary Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Parkland Health

& Hospital System, 5200 Harry Hines Blvd, Dallas, TX 75235 Develop trusting and therapeutic relationship with clients and completing thorough psychiatric evaluations.

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Provide client centered care and treatments based on evidence-based guideline by diagnosing according to the latest edition of the DSM and listening to the clients concerns and symptoms.

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Guide clients into self-actualization and healing by using CBT, interpersonal therapy, supportive therapy, and brief therapy.

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Provide mental health care in inpatient, outpatient, and emergency services.

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Effectively manage client symptoms through initiating, adjusting, and continuously monitoring medication

administration.

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Improve client's self-awareness and knowledge regarding mental health illnesses and medications by educating on the proper use, drug interactions, and adverse drug reactions of medications and the course and prognosis of mental illnesses by understanding the organization's protocol and quality measures.

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Provide healthcare for patients in designated specialty area, including patient diagnoses, treatment, education and referrals in a psychiatric emergency setting.

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Assist leadership in assessing, planning, organizing and implementing,designated advanced practice provider activities.

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Able to manage patients who are admitted primarily for a psychiatric diagnosis in a psychiatric emergency setting.

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Responsible for admitting and discharging the patient from the unit and work with social workers to facilitate this process.

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Responsible for physical exams on patients during their admission to the psychiatric unit ad manage basic medical issues.

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Responsible for medication management of psychotropic medications to treat various psychiatric diagnoses.

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June 2018 - August 2018

Preceptor Texas Health Resources, Dallas, 8200 Walnut Hill Ln, Dallas, TX 75231

January 2018 - April 2018

Preceptor Psychiatrics Medical Associates, 6404 International Pkwy, Ste 2100, Plano, TX 75093

September 2017 - November 2017

Preceptor Nexus Women's Recovery Center Inc, 8733 La Prada Dr, Dallas, TX 75228

June 2016 - August 2016

Deliver individualized counseling services to clients working through issues such as mental illness and

substance abuse.

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Bonnie Kobilansky FNP, PMHNP-BC PMHNP Student In

collaboration with psychiatric interdisciplinary team, I was able to consult patients individually under supervision to provide access to mental, psychiatric and behavioral health services in both inpatient and outpatient settings.

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Commonly-treated conditions included schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, major depression and detoxification for substance abuse.

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Completed 360 hour clinical practicum, where i received the benefit of establishing more experience in Mental health as a PMHNP student at THR Behavioral health with

psychiatric interdisciplinary team

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Kim Tubbs PMHNP-BC PMHNP Student In collaboration

with psychiatric interdisciplinary team, I was involved in providing integrated approach to pharmacotherapy that allows all patients to benefit from services that will best suit their unique needs, that included, Medication Evaluation and Management for Adults, Child and Adolescents,

Referrals and Alternative Medical Supports for Stress Management, Depression and Anxiety.

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Texas Health Resources Dallas, Behavioral Health, Inpatient Adult and Adolescent Psychiatric Services.

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Thepa Rameshar PMHNP-BC PMHNP Student In

collaboration with the psychiatric interdisciplinary team, I was involved with providing continuum of care that involved prevention and intervention, medical

detoxification, residential treatment, intensive supportive outpatient services and recovery support services for teen moms and women in recovery.

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Preceptor The Grant Group by Dr Cathal, 1604 Hospital Pkwy Suite 507, Bedford, TX 76022

June 2016 - December 2019

Registered Nurse (MICU) Texas Health Resources Dallas, 8200 Walnut Hill Ln, Dallas, TX 75231

October 2015 - May 2016

ICU Staff Nurse University Of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, 5323 Harry Hines Blvd, Dallas, TX 75390

Debra Lamont: APRN PMHNP-BC PMHNP Student In

collaboration with the psychiatric interdisciplinary team, I was engaged in areas that benefited patients from a comprehensive and caring approach to the diagnosis and treatment of many psychological disorders and emotional mental health issues, including: ADHD diagnosis and treatment, Alcohol and Opiate addiction, Suboxone

treatment, Anxiety and Depression diagnosis and

treatment.

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Delivered outstanding patient care in Adult critical care units.

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Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.

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Triaged patients and delegated treatment needs to qualified staff and specialized departments.

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Oversaw various aspects of telemetry by administering PA catheters and arterials, vasoactive drugs, titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation and chest tubes.

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Trained and coached new employees on protocols and best practices to promote ideal patient outcomes.

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Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute

respiratory distress.

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Guided patients, caregivers and family members on plans of treatment and helpful resources available locally to support care.

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Explained health care issues and ramifications to patients and families to promote informed medical care choices.

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Recorded patients' medical status and treatment details in electronic charts to accurately document medical care.

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Provide quality patient care for the critically ill patients; assist other team members, precept new staff/graduate nurses, develop/implement a plan of care.

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August 2014 - September 2015

Registered Nurse CVICU, Walnut Hill Medical Center, 8441 Walnut Hill Ln, Dallas, TX 75231

Registered Nurse (CVICU), UT Southwestern Float pool for critical care, treated Cardio vascular diseases under the supervision expert physicians, checked pulmonary

evaluation in order to identify acute patterns, provided service to patients suffering from acute and chronic illness., I worked as a per diem staff in the cardiac step-down unit, manage care of post-operative cardiac patients.

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Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.

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Triaged patients and delegated treatment needs to qualified staff and specialized departments.

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Oversaw various aspects of telemetry by administering PA catheters and arterials, vasoactive drugs, titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation and chest tubes.

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Trained and coached new employees on protocols and best practices to promote ideal patient outcomes.

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Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute

respiratory distress.

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Guided patients, caregivers and family members on plans of treatment and helpful resources available locally to support care.

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Explained health care issues and ramifications to patients and families to promote informed medical care choices.

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Recorded patients' medical status and treatment details in electronic charts to accurately document medical care.

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Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.

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Triaged patients and delegated treatment needs to qualified staff and specialized departments.

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Oversaw various aspects of telemetry by administering PA catheters and arterials, vasoactive drugs, titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation and chest tubes.

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Trained and coached new employees on protocols and best practices to promote ideal patient outcomes.

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Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute

respiratory distress.

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April 2013 - August 2014

Registered Nurse, Float Pool Medical City Of Dallas, 7777 Forest Ln, Dallas, TX 75230

July 2010 - July 2014

Charge Nurse Baylor Medical Center At Garland, 7217 Telecom Pkwy Ste 100, Garland, TX 75044

Guided patients, caregivers and family members on plans of treatment and helpful resources available locally to support care.

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Explained health care issues and ramifications to patients and families to promote informed medical care choices.

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Recorded patients' medical status and treatment details in electronic charts to accurately document medical care.

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Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices,

dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.

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Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes.

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Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.

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Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in

stability or acuity.

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Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.

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Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.

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Managed quality care for patients with varied conditions, including heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.

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Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.

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Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.

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Triaged patients and delegated treatment needs to qualified staff and specialized departments.

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Oversaw various aspects of telemetry by administering PA catheters and arterials, vasoactive drugs, titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation and chest tubes.

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July 2010 - August 2014

Registered Nurse ICU, Baylor Medical Center of Garland, 7217 Telecom Pkwy Ste 100, Garland, TX 75044

October 2006 - May 2010

LVN Floor Nurse MSN Homecare, 11551 Forest Central Dr, Ste 100, Dallas, TX 75243

Trained and coached new employees on protocols and best practices to promote ideal patient outcomes.

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Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute

respiratory distress.

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Guided patients, caregivers and family members on plans of treatment and helpful resources available locally to support care.

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Explained health care issues and ramifications to patients and families to promote informed medical care choices.

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Recorded patients' medical status and treatment details in electronic charts to accurately document medical care.

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Explained health care issues and ramifications to patients and families to promote informed medical care choices.

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Recorded patients' medical status and treatment details in electronic charts to accurately document medical care.

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Oversaw various aspects of telemetry by administering PA catheters and arterials, vasoactive drugs, titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation and chest tubes.

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Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.

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Delivered outstanding patient care in adult critical care units.

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Delivered age-appropriate medical care for adult,

adolescent and geriatric ICU patients.

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Observed patients' vital signs and administered physician- prescribed medications and treatments.

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Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.

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Managed patient care through closely monitoring

respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.

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Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.

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Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.

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October 2005 - September 2006

LVN Charge Nurse Meadows Health And Rehabilitation Center, 8383 Meadow Road, Dallas TX 75231

February 2005 - September 2005

LVN Floor Nurse Montefiore Of Menorah Park, 1 David Myers Pkwy, Beachwood, OH 44122

Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising nurse.

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Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.

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Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.

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Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.

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Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.

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• Cared for patients' wounds and changed dressings. Documented medications administered, treatments, and patient procedures performed in appropriate records according to privacy requirements.

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Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.

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Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.

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Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.

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Interacted smoothly with patients and loved ones, updated on care plans and advocated for needs.

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Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff

assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with

ancillary departments.

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Documented information in patients' electronic medical record, relaying information to clinicians and care providers to facilitate continuity of care.

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Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.

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Managed patient care through closely monitoring

respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.

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Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.

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June 2003 - January 2005

Certified Nursing Assistant Supervisor Cleveland Clinic Hospital, 9500 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, OH 44195

September 2003 - December 2004

Certified Nursing Assistant, Float Pool Jennings, 10204 Granger Rd, Garfield Heights, OH 44125

Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.

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Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising nurse.

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Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.

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Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.

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Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.

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Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.

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Established and maintained effective communication with staff, physicians and community organizations to promote high quality patient care.

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Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.

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Communicated with patients, ensuring that medical

information was kept private.

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Liaised with other healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive patient care plans and provide highest quality of care.

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Developed and updated policies and procedures,

maintaining compliance with guidelines relating to HIPAA, benefits administration and general liability.

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Conducted routine facility inspections, identifying areas needing improvement and eliminating hazards posed to staff and residents for continued compliance with

associated regulations.

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Implemented successful healthcare program through

professionalism, quality of care, medical teaching and patient satisfaction.

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Designed and introduced leadership development,

coaching and team management model, resulting in

promotion of employees into increased levels of

responsibility.

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Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.

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Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding

patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.

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Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.

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Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.

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Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.

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Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.

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Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.

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EDUCATION

August 2018

Master of Science Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

The University of Texas At Arlington, Arlington, TX December 2012

Bachelor of Science Nursing

The University of Texas At Arlington, Arlington, TX May 2010

Associate of Applied Science Nursing

Grayson College, Sherman, TX

January 2005

Technical Diploma License Vocational Nurse

Willoughby School of Practical Nursing, Willoughby, OH May 2003

Associate of Applied Science Computer And Information Sciences

Cuyahoga Community College, Cleveland, OH

• Professional Development: 365 clinical hours

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