Mental Health Charge Nurse

DEBORAH CUSHMAN

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Professional, detail oriented, proficient in all levels of care to psychiatric patients. 10 years’ experience working in the psychiatric population as well as forensic patients in state mental health facilities.

EDUCATION

Associate degree Nursing Tri County Technical College Pendleton, SC

May 2009

GPA: 3.8

EXPERIENCE

RN Staff Nurse Maxim Healthcare MTMHI Nashville, TN

2024 to Present

Proficient in all care of forensic patients including evaluations for competency to stand trial. Avatar charting system. Reviewed physician orders and administered therapies. Collaborated with interdisciplinary health professionals to create, implement, and adapt individualized care plans.

RN Unit Charge Nurse Advantage Medical Professionals Eastern State Lexington, KY

2022 to2024

Proficient in all aspects of care from admission to arriving on unit. Familiar with all levels of mental health disorders, forensic evaluations, IDD, schizophrenia, etc. Managed 28 patients per unit. Responded to emergency situations to include all aspects of hold, seclusions, or restraints. Prioritized patient care assignments based on patient conditions to achieve optimal outcomes.

RN Unit charge nurse Baptist Health Corbin, KY

2014 to 2023

Proficient in all aspects of mental health care to both adult and adolescent patients. Instructed patients, families, and caregivers on diagnoses, chronic disease management, and medication self-management. Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise, and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support, and life saving interventions. Answered patient questions and provided take home educational materials for further information.

SKILLS

Charge nurse on unit

Management of detox patients

CPI Certification BLS Certification

EPIC charting system

Exceptional communication

Medication and IV administration

References:

Loreda Smith 606-***-**** Katherine Burke 828-***-****

Laura Brock 606-***-****

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