CALVIN CALLOWAY
Huntington Beach, CA 661-***-**** ad5asz@r.postjobfree.com
Professional Summary
Skilled Charge Nurse with extensive experience in contributing to nursing teams for optimal patient care, formulating individualized care plans, and collaborating across medical disciplines. Proven track record t in crisis intervention, legal coordination for involuntary psychiatric holds, and compliance with healthcare regulations. Offers a rich work history across various nursing roles, including Med-Surg, Post-Op, and Orthopedic Nursing. Continually exceeds expectations by building relationships with individuals at all levels of the organization including staff, stakeholders, management, and patients.
Skills
Patient Care & Individualized Care Planning
Team Management & Staff Supervision
Risk Assessment & 5150 Hold Initiations
Medication Administration & Treatment Monitoring
Crisis Intervention & De-escalation Techniques
Interdepartmental Communication & Liaison Activities
Quality Improvement & Process Optimization
Staff Training & Ongoing Education
Policy Compliance & Regulatory Adherence
Mental Health Assessment & Psychiatric Support
Resource Allocation & Staff Scheduling
Multidisciplinary Coordination & Team Collaboration
Patient Safety & Welfare Assurance
Excellent Written & Verbal Communication
Work History
Charge Nurse – Psychiatry 2013 to Present
Huntington Hospital
Overseeing and managing a team of nurses to ensure optimal patient care in the psychiatric unit.
Coordinating with medical staff to develop individualized care plans for patients with a range of psychiatric conditions.
Leading multidisciplinary meetings to discuss patient needs, staff assignments, and quality improvement initiatives.
Conducting risk assessments and initiating 5150 Holds as required, coordinating closely with legal and medical teams.
Training new nursing staff and providing ongoing education on best practices in psychiatric nursing.
Administering medications and treatments as prescribed by psychiatrists, closely monitoring for side effects and efficacy.
Serving as the primary liaison between the psychiatry department and other hospital units, ensuring smooth communication.
Implementing crisis intervention techniques as needed, deescalating volatile situations and ensuring the safety of patients.
Maintaining compliance with all hospital and departmental policies, as well as state and federal regulations.
Continuously evaluating staffing needs and resources in order to guarantee the high levels of patient care.
Previous Work History
Clinical Nurse III, 7 North Med-Surg Unit – Cedar Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA – 2000 to 2004
Clinical Nurse II, Psychiatry-Charge Nurse – Cedar Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA – 1993 to 2000
Clinical Nurse II, Surgical Post Op Unit-Charge Nurse – Cedar Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA – 1990 to 1993
Clinical Nurse II, General Orthopedic Nursing-Charge Nurse – Cedar Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA – 1988 to 1990
Clinical Nurse I, Telementary/Cardiac – Kaiser Permanente Hospital, Los Angeles, CA – 1988 to 1990
Nursing Home Supervisor – Briar Oak Terras, Los Angeles, CA – 1987 to 1988
New Grad – Los Angeles, CA – 1987 to 1988
Professional Affiliations
Patient Care Satisfaction Committee
Certifications & Training
Nursing Certification, RN
Telementary/ICU Program – Kaiser Hospital
Certification to Write 5150 Holds – Los Angeles County, Department of Psychiatry
Education
Washington High School – Los Angeles, CA
High School Diploma
Los Angeles City College – Los Angeles, CA
Associate of Arts Degree
Hobbies & Interests
Bike Riding, Computers