Registered Nurse Mental Health

KIM M. TATUM, MSN, APRN, **** Cinnamon Hill Avenue 702-***-****

Las Vegas, Nevada 89129 ********@***.***

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Loyal professional with over 25 years in the MEDICAL FIELD as a REGISTERED NURSE with expertise in: E/R, Behavioral Health, Mental Health & Chemical Dependency Units; Triage, Crisis Intervention & Medication Administration; Patient Assessment, Charting

& Discharge; HIPPA, JCAHO & HazMat Regulations.

Quick Learner & Team Player with proficient INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION, FAMILY/ PATIENT RELATIONS, ORGANIZATIONAL & LEADERSHIP skills: Training

& Overseeing New Personnel; Troubleshooting & Problem Solving; Handling Difficult People with Tact & Diplomacy; Maintaining Inventory, Equipment, Quality & Safety Controls; Preparing Accurate Documentation & Reports; Working Well Under Pressure of Multi-Tasks, Workloads & High Volume & Fast-Paced Environments.

Computer Skills: Cerner, SMS, Athena & Happy Systems; Windows 10, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe Reader, Google Drive & Google Docs Software. LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS

o Nursing Practitioner Certification #APRN002919, State of Nevada: Active o Registered Nurse License #RN43489, State of Nevada: Active o PALS, ACLS CPR/AED, EMPC & Basic Life Support Certifications: Active o California Registered Nurse License & TNCC Certification: Inactive o Bondable: Background Clearance (Summerlin Medical Center) EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

National University, Costa Mesa, CA California State University, Fullerton, CA Master of Science Nursing Degree (2017) -Master of Counselling Degree (2001) Emphasis: Family Nurse Practitioner -Bachelor of Psychology Degree (1997) Courses Included: Physical Assessment; Honors: Dean’s Lists Women, Children, Adult & Aged Patient

Care; Pathophysiology; Pharmacology; Walden University, Minneapolis, MN Health Policy & Finance; Leadership; Bachelor of Nursing Degree (2015) Diversity Honors: Cum Laude; Golden Key Society Member North Central Technical College,

Wausau, WI

Associate of Nursing Degree (1984)

NOTE: See End of Resume for “Specialty Training.”

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

2003 - SUMMERLIN MEDICAL CENTER – Las Vegas, Nevada Present REGISTERED NURSE (10/06 – Present)

Responsibilities for High-Volume 24-Hour Emergency Room servicing 150-200 patient daily include: Utilizing emergency response, triage, crisis intervention, patient assessment and CPR/AED skills; Inserting IVs, taking blood draws and assisting with EKGs; Setting up PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

(2003- SUMMERLIN MEDICAL CENTER (Cont’d)

Present) and administering medication for urgent stroke, respiratory, psychiatric, conscious sedation, burn, amputee and all other patients; Utilizing Cerner System to enter patient chart information; Interacting heavily with case worker, oncologist, hospice and other physicians; Consulting families on patient statuses; Preparing accurate reports; Training and taking nursing student through Emergency Room to receive critical care experience. Accomplishments: Chosen to serve as Preceptor for 7 4 th

-Year Nursing Students from

University of Nevada, College of Southern Nevada and Touro University, and Member of Peer Review Committee reviewing nursing incidents and making corrective and discipline recommendations; Received 5 and 10-Year “Service” Awards, “Education” Award for furthering education and numerous “Letters of Appreciation” from patients and families. MONTEVISTA BEHAVIORAL HEALTH HOSPITAL – Las Vegas, Nevada CHARGE NURSE (6/03 – 8/11)

Maintained caseload of 15-20 patients daily for 24-Hour Full-Service Mental Health Hospital in support of Chemical Dependency and Children, Adolescent, Adult and Partial Hospitalization Mental Health Units with duties that included: Admitting patients, preparing charts and utilizing patient assessment, emergency response and CPR/AED skills as needed; Working closely with in-house physicians, specialists and therapists as well as outside case managers, social workers and other facilities; Taking vital signs; Lifting, wheel chair transporting and caring for patients; Ensuring strict adherence to patient special dietary needs and HIPPA Privacy Regulations; Collecting urine specimens; Monitoring L2K and Legal 2000 patients every 15 minutes to assess and report mental behaviors; Creating lab value evaluations on drug screens; Requisitioning and maintaining supplies; Preparing accurate Incident Reports; Answering questions and counseling patients and families; Scheduling, assigning and supervising RN and 3 Mental Health Technicians; Training new personnel in hospital sanitation, safety, public relations and policies; Inspecting, reviewing and monitoring equipment; Discharging, dispensing medication under physician orders, training and counseling patients and families in nutritional monitoring, food/drug interaction, medication administration and other safety measures. ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

Positions Held While Pursuing Education:

12 Years COLLEGE HOSPITAL – Costa Mesa, California REGISTERED NURSE/MENTAL HEALTH EVALUATOR

Performed duties for 24-Hour Free Standing Inpatient Mental Health Hospital’s Behavioral Health Unit.

3 Years WESTERN MEDICAL CENTER – Anaheim, California REGISTERED NURSE, Per Diem

Provided support for Full-Service Hospital’s Behavioral Health Unit performing duties same as Montevista Behavioral Health Hospital above. EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND (Cont’d)

Specialty Training

o Summerlin Medical Center, Las Vegas, NV: Rapid Regulatory Compliance (Developing Appropriate Care, Patient Restraint/Seclusion, Abuse, Assault & Neglect Awareness, Cultural Competence, Rights, Informed Consent, Advance Directives, EMTALA, Grievances, Ethics, Fire, Electrical & Radiation MRI Safety, Emergency Preparation, Infection Controls, HAI, Hygiene, Air & Bloodborne Pathogens, Standard & Droplet Prec, PPE, Ergo, Lift/Transport, Slips, Trips, Falls, Latex Allergy, Hazardous Communication, Workplace Violence, Sexual Harassment); Code Crimson & Pink; Rapid Sequence Intubation; Emergency Nurse Pediatric Course; Prevention of Healthcare-Associated Infections; Isolation Precaution Techniques; Recognizing Impaired LIP, Skin Care & Changes in Patient Conditions; Stroke Guidelines; Glucometer Knowledge; Urine Pregnancy Competency; Fluids & Electrolytes; Bridge Blood Transfusions; Blood Component Therapy; Blood, Medication & EndoTool Glucose System Management; Implementation of Cold Chill-Hypothermia Treatment for Post Cardiac Arrest Patient, Prediabetes-Opportunity to Prevent Diabetes & Sleep Disorders Courses; Dialysis Assessment & Documentation; Bedside Urinalysis Competency; Caring for Poisoned Patient; Falls Assessment; End-of-Life Care; Medical/Pharmaceutical Waste; HIPPA, OSHA, JCAHO & HazMat Regulations; Medical Device Safety; Security Policies; Verbal De-Escalation; Active Intruder & Assailant Training; National Patient Safety Goals; Universal Protocols; Code of Conduct & Corporate Compliance; ACLS/BLS CPR/AED & PALS Certifications; Family Medical Leave Act; Cerner Patient Charting System. o Montevista Behavioral Health Hospital, Las Vegas, NV: Acute Coronary Syndrome-An Overview for Nurses; Using HIH Stroke Scale to Evaluate & Score Patients; Limb Ataxia Test; Asthma-Diagnosis & Management; Bariatric Surgery for Weight Loss; Child, Adolescent & Adult Immunization Schedules; Medical Consequences of an Act of Terrorism; Bio-Hazard Chemical Training; Suicide Prevention; Campral; Death, Dying & Bereavement-Providing Compassion During Time of Need; Grief & Loss-New Considerations for Effective Counseling. o College Hospital, Costa Mesa, CA: Art & Play Therapy School-Age Children; Latino Behavioral Institute 5

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Annual Conference; Managing Anger; Conflict Resolution; Triumph Over Bipolar Depression; Understanding Depression; Sexual Assault Victim Counselor Training; Premier Holistic Nursing.

o Western Medical Center, Anaheim, CA: Patient Restraint; Management of Assaultive Behavior; Safety Protocols.

o County of Orange Juvenile Health Services, Orange, CA: Child Abuse Awareness. NOTE:

o Affiliations: Active 3-Year Volunteer for Various Missions throughout Haiti, Tanzania & Mexico; Past 6-Year Member, Emergency Nursing Association; Past 2-Year, Golden Key Club, Minneapolis, MN; Past 2-Year Member, Sigma (will send) o Willing to Travel & Relocate

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