Registered Nurse Mental Health
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MICHELLE BOWIE
American Canyon, Ca 94502
adce2z@r.postjobfree.com
Qualifications:
Understanding the physiology and psychology concepts of Mental Illness, addiction and recovery process.
Organizing ability is strong in situations where people are in crisis.
Quick establish an understanding of the situation, establish a therapeutic alliance that instills understanding and hope through use of Recovery Principals.
Understanding of community services, treatment programs and recovery support systems.
Utilization of Critical Thinking skills
Demonstrated ability to work effectively as a team.
Demonstrated ability to facilitate group process.
Demonstrated Leadership
Professional
Certification through ANCC since 2006 as : Certified Psychiatric Registered Nurse.
Certification through ANCC since 2000x:Certified Addictions Registered Nurse
ADN since1989
Experience
2015 to January 1, 2020
California Forensic Medical Group
Solano County Jail
Certified Psychiatric Registered Nurse
In Custody
Triage Inmates brought into booking for psychiatric, medical needs
Psychiatric assessments for suicide risk and appropriate housing and care
Assess Danger to self and danger to others facilitation of 5150 process
Perform medical, psychiatric history assessments
Collaborate with Team members, Custody officers, Probation, Parole and Family Members regarding inmates care and treatment.
Confer with On Call Psychiatrist for medications and special housing requirement
Monitoring and care of Acute Psychosis, homelessness for stabilization and helping impaired inmates to improve their ADL’s and environment care
Data collection,Computer skills and organizational skills required
2010-2015 Napa State Hospital,
Supervising Registered Nurse
Innpatient
Unit Manager SNF & Acute Medical units
Ensure for compliance with licensing standards
Assist with patient care where shortages exist
Complete Employee Performance Appraisals
Provide training to staff on patient care issues and deficits
Perform blood draws aand EKG as needed
Responsibility for 30 staff and 24/7 supervision,
Attend and participate in Quality Assurance inspections, documentations
Consistently meeting the Standards of Care for Licensing & Certification
2006 – 2010
Napa State Hospital
Supervising Registered Nurse
Coordinate treatment services for Program Department
Ensure group treatment sites are safe and operational
Provide clinical supervision of nursing staff, ensure staffing coverage.
Direct daily assignments and ensure follow thru of tasks.
Facilitation of various recovery groups.
Provide staff education and training.
2000 - 2010
Napa State Hospital
RN/Chemical Dependency Addictiction
Registered Nurse
Co-developed and implemented a comprehensive Chemical Dependency Education Program for Forensic Individuals.
Knowledge of Licensing Standards and compliance through ongoing development and utilization of quality assurance monitoring.
Coordinate and implement case management services for Individuals in CDEP.
Develop and facilitate Substance Abuse and Recovery education groups.
Provide Individual counseling weekly.
2000-2005: Diversion Program – State of CA Board of Registered Nurses, Sacramento, Ca
Group Facilitator:
Facilitate weekly nurse support groups for nurses referred by Diversion Program Case Management for impaired nurses.
Weekly reports to the diversion board regarding issues, progress and concerns.
Liaison with diversion contractors for drug screens, referrals and follow-ups.
Complete monthly reports to diversion board.
Education
Napa Valley College ADN Nursing in 1987.
Community Counseling Certification in 1991.
Glendale College Teaching Credential in 2003.
Psychiatric and Mental Health Nurse Certification in 2006.
Certified Addictions Registered Nurse since 2000
Achievements and Affiliations:
Napa County Women’s Medical Auxiliary Scholarship.
Stipend from the State of California for Continuing Medical Education.
Tuition Scholarship from the Napa County Community Counseling Center.
Supervisor Accomplishment Award from The State Department of Mental Health for the Developmental Implementation of the Chemical Dependency Education program at Napa State Hospital.
Successful and continued Hospital Accreditation 3 years in a row
Active volunteer with community with 12 step activities and clean/sober social functions.
Personal Outreach to the Homeless population
References:
Alexander Hornyak: Mental Health Nurse Practioner Supervisor CFMG: 1-510-***-****
2015 through January 1, 2020
Elke Wurzbach, FNP, MSN
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