Behavioral Health Mental

KATINA MCNABB, RN, MSN

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BEHAVIORAL HEALTH NURSE MANAGER

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

● Advance Practice Psychiatric Nurse leader with 18 years of tangible experience; results-driven Behavioral Health RN with strong background of management in the areas of mental health services including medication administration, documentation, admission/discharges CPI, treatment planning individual/group therapy, etc.

● Gained recognition as a Behavioral Health Nurse Expert Leader that provides trauma-informed care while overseeing diversion, inclusion, and equity initiatives implemented to the highest level of consistency.

● Adept at collaborating with interdisciplinary teams and adapting to diverse healthcare settings to promote quality and enhance patient outcomes. Responsible for team building, education, hiring, disciplinary, trainings, etc.

● Proven leader with extensive expertise in Charge Nurse, Nurse Manager, Interim leader, complemented by advanced interpersonal, communication, problem solving, decision making, and analytical skills. AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Team Leadership Regulatory Compliance Risk Assessment Crisis Intervention Patient Advocacy Quality Assurance WORK EXPERIENCE

NUWEST Nursing Agency: RN III; Los Padrinos, CA., Registry Nurse M-F from 0600-1430. 04/01/2004-May, 2004-Per Diem/Contractual.

Assesses, evaluates and documents the juvenile - young adult hood population of patients with medical & mental health conditions. Applying the nursing process along with administering medications, complying the MD orders, triaging and admitting,etc. Ongoing monitoring of their physical, medical and psychosocial circumstances; identifies economic or cultural barriers and determines their influence on the provision of care; refers patients based on patients' needs and risk factors involved. Synthesizes all available patient information including observations by other health care team members and the patient's significant others and predicts variances from the expected trajectory.Initiates additional assessment and/or reassessment of patients as necessary when a patient is currently or potentially at physiologic, psychological, and psychosocial risk identifies and utilizes resources to facilitate the appropriate assessment of diverse inmate populations. Develops collaborative partnerships with patient and the multidisciplinary team with the purpose of obtaining a complete health history, including present illness, current health status, and past medical, psychosocial, spiritual and family histories; integrates patients' keeping in mind culture diversity when providing care & education for preventive measures. Behavioral Health RN Manager- Salary Contract -8:30am-5:00pm M-F. On call 24hrs. 5/2023 – 12/2023 B. E. Smith Leadership Travel Agency – Providence Little Co. of Mary Hospital, San Pedro, CA

*Provided leadership with supervision that oversaw the daily nursing process operations, primary providers of the direct patient care for Outpatient Behavioral Health Crisis Stabilization & Chemical Dependency Units; provided direct support for the mental health care setting for all services to individuals, groups & families with a range of mental health care needs.

*Acted as a change agent in overseeing equity, diversion, and inclusion activities that were implemented in daily nursing operations and practices. Monitored budget & productivity making adjustments as allotted. Katina McNabb, RN, MSN Page 1 of 4

*Led hiring, disciplinary actions, staffing, precepting, educational training, corrective measures, monitored documentation, medication administration, admission/discharges, communication with multidisciplinary teams, audits, trauma-informed care, and shared governance, etc.

*Successfully completed LPS DMH and The Joint Commission surveys without any deficiencies. Oversaw medications administration, documentation, admission, discharges, f/u care, restraint application, for any discrepancies, incident reports, environmental needs, and all state policy & procedure compliance, etc. Per Diem Behavioral Health RN- (1-3/12hr shifts weekly) 6/2021 –5/2023 UNI Career Agency – Kedren Mental Health Center, Los Angeles, CA.

* Provided direct patient care to the mental health population, consisting of mental health assessments, history & physical assessments, medication administration, documentation, assessing lab values, mood changes, admission/discharges, if needed restraint application, LPS holds evaluations, close monitoring for any change of condition, therapeutic communication, etc.

*Conducted substance use disorder assessments and administered medication-assisted treatment to enhance therapeutic regimes.

*Developed individualized treatment plans, facilitated group therapy, and provided education on addiction recovery to a diverse service user base.

*Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams, executed toxicology screenings, and maintained confidential records, etc.

* Provided direct patient care for the patients with ESRD in need of Hemo Dialysis, etc. Travel / Local Per Diem Behavioral Health RN 10/2022 – Present Multiple Employers: Care Rev Agency@ Henry Mayo Hospital, Southern California; (1-3/12hr shifts weekly PRN).

*Performed direct patient care and comprehensive mental health assessments and crafted individualized care plans to address a wide range of mental health conditions and disorders.

*Provisioned crisis intervention, facilitated therapeutic groups, and led patient and family education to enhance quality of care. Applied restraints, de-escalation, therapeutic communication techniques, monitoring for any adverse/side effects of medications.

*Maintained detailed and accurate documentation on all patients to uphold strict confidentiality and ethical standards in delivering mental health services.

*Ensured stringent compliance to all applicable regulatory guidelines, quality assurance standards, and performance benchmarks.

*Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams, executed toxicology screenings, and maintained confidential records. Per Diem RN: Alhambra Mental Health Center. 06/2021-10/2022

(1-3 12 hr shifts weekly PRN).

*Provided direct patient care to the adult mental health population addressing their various psychiatric disorders. Completed comprehensive psychiatric & medical assessments, medication administration, documentation, admissions/discharges, therapeutic group therapy, monitoring for any side/adverse effects, CPI/MAB techniques when deemed necessary, hold monitoring, closely monitoring for any change of condition and safety measures, etc. Travel /Per Diem RN; Integrated Resource Staffing: 03/21-06/2021 Kaiser Mental Health Center: (8 hr. days-40hrs. weekly).

*Provided direct patient care to adult patients with various mental health disorders. Conducted psychiatric evaluations, medication administration, documentation, admission discharges, lab monitoring, adverse/side effects of psychotropic medications, educational training, CPI/MAB application as deemed necessary, consulted with the multidisciplinary team

Travel and Per Diem RN 12/2020 – 03//2021

AMN Healthcare – Los Angeles, CA (Kaiser Mental Health Unit); (40hr week of 8 hr day/night shifts.)

* Provided direct nursing care for various mental health disorders.

* Obtained social & medical history, medication reconciliations, integrating all assessments that may impact a client’s mental illness.

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*Provided behavioral health support, guidance, managed health statuses, and promoted overall well-being.

*Proactively identified health risks through executing risk assessments; resolved and ameliorated a wide array of mental health disorders and conditions through investigations and corresponding treatment planning.

*Leveraged educational resources and guidance on state resources to deliver direct care to acute and long-term mental health populations.

*Instrumental in key human resource activities, including recruitment, hiring, training, and issuing approvals for on boarding of employees.

*Travel RN Contracts/Per Diem: Behavioral Health RN (6 months- 40 hrs weekly) & Coved Vaccination & Infusion Administration RN (3 months-40 hrs weekly), and Occupational Health RN (3months, 40 hrs weekly) Per Diem Behavioral Health RN 6/2007 – 7/2020

White Cap Nursing Agency - Chicago, IL; on call for 1-3 12hr day/night shifts/weekly for Various Psychiatric Hospitals throughout the Chicago land. Jackson Park Hospital (Mental Health), Weiss Hospital (Mental Health), Chicago Lakeshore Hospital (Mental Health), Thorek Hospital (Mental Health), etc.

*Delivered direct quality care to patients predominantly with mental health disorders for (13yrs.), medical-surgical (2yrs), telemetry (2yrs.) hospice (6 months), and chemical dependency with dual diagnoses (13yrs.).

*Coordinated educational and therapeutic groups for patients with mental impairments and substance abuse issues.

*Administered IV fluids, TPN, narcotics, and mostly Antipsychotic medicines. Monitoring for Adverse/side effects, documentation accuracy. Completed admission/discharges and follow up care. Utilize CPI training, restraints, seclusion applications along with therapeutic communication.

*Performed sterile procedures, including catheterization and dressing changes; analyzed laboratory results such as blood work, urinalysis, & UDS. Transcribed and carried out all physician orders for patients with mental illness from the ages 6-98yrs of age.

*Promoted best operational practices and continuous improvement to enhance employee performance and maximize regulatory compliance.

Psychiatric Nurse Administrator: (Salary -40hrs weekly.) 4/2018 – 12/2019 Illinois Department of Children & Family Services – Chicago, IL

*Led nursing consultations for children under investigation for abuse, neglect, and various mental health and medical disorders in acute, long-term, and inpatient psychiatric hospital settings.

*Managed nursing referral tracking and acted as the principal liaison for consultation matters with stakeholders.

*Oversaw all operational budgets and allocated resources in line with organizational aims, goals, and targets.

*Implemented corrective measures based on assessment findings to bridge gaps in daily processes.

*Designed and executed peer review model, ensuring widespread and effective implementation across the state.

*Trained, supervised, and mentored a multidisciplinary team in providing care for patients with a broad range of mental health concerns.

Charge Nurse, RN 5/2017 – /2018

Dialysis Care Center / HDS – Oak Lawn, IL; (3-12hr shifts weekly.)

*Directed and supervised patient scheduling, reporting, laboratory activities, policy implementation, infection control, and staffing initiatives in line with institutional policies, protocols, and directives.

* Provided direct patient care for patients with ESRD for HemoDialysis, applying the nursing process and all it entails, etc.

Behavioral Health Charge RN (40hrs. weekly) 10/2014 – 04/2017 Madden Mental Health / Chicago Read Mental Health Center – Chicago, IL

* Provided direct patient care to the mental health population with various mental health disorders applying the nursing process and all that it entails, etc...

*Managed a wide range of behavioral health services to mitigate risks, ameliorate crises, and optimize patient care.

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*Execute internal audits to derive potential breaches in regulatory compliance and reinforce adherence to JCAHO and CMS regulations.

*Streamlined discharge planning activities in a multi-disciplinary capacity to promote operational excellence. RN, Medical Geri-Psychiatric Unit (3-12hr shifts weekly). 01/2012 – 10/2014 South Shore Hospital – Chicago, IL

*Provisioned patient-centered care to individuals with cognitive and mental challenges, addressing mental health disorders and co-morbidities using comprehensive holistic approaches.

*Managed quality assurance and utilization review initiatives to augment discharge planning, regulatory compliance, case management, and reporting processes.

● Trained staff and served as a preceptor for new hires to bolster personnel output and impact. Nursing Manager (3- 12 hr shifts weekly). 08/2011 – 12/2012 Affiliated Dialysis at Alden Nursing Home – Chicago, IL

*Stewarded daily nursing operations, including phlebotomy, care planning, infection control, medicine administration, referrals, health education, case management, hiring, training, and disciplinary actions.

*Interfaced with multidisciplinary stakeholders to effectively coordinate patient care; participated in share governance and committee meetings to enhance operational effectiveness.

*Spearheaded a diverse array of mission-critical projects and programs contrasting in scope and complexity. Behavioral Health, RN/Interim Manager- 3 -12 hrs shifts weekly. 6/2006 – 3/2011 Sacred Heart Hospital – Chicago, IL

● Provided direct patient care to the mental health population. Administering medications, documentation, monitoring lab values, admission/discharges, integrating physical & mental health assessments. *

*Oversaw nursing staff in Med-Surgical, Telemetry, and Chemical Dependency/Behavioral Health units.

*Cultivated positive employee relations and enhanced engagement to drive a transformative work environment. ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

● Nurse Supervisor (Nurse Supervisor Crisis Stabilization Unit) – Supplemental Health Care

● Per-Diem Charge Nurse – Behavioral Heath RN - Nurse Finders Staffing Agency

● Assistant Director of Nursing Per Diem/RN - Nightingale Home Health Agency

● Health Facilities Surveillance Nurse - Illinois Department of Public Health

● Charge RN - Chicago Read Mental Health Center and Madden Mental Health Center

● Nurse Manager - Behavioral Health & Chemical Dependency Units EDUCATION AND CREDENTIALS

Master of Sciences in Nursing (Nursing Specialty Education) 2015 Olivet Nazarene University

Bachelor of Sciences in Nursing 2009

Olivet Nazarene University

Associate of Nursing (AND) 2006

Olivet Harvey College

BLS / MAB- Active

Registered Nurse (RN)-Active

ACLS-Active

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