Mental Health Nursing

Abby Matulka, RN, BSN

Keller, TX ***** 817-***-**** adhmqy@r.postjobfree.com

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Patient-centered Psychiatric Nurse experienced working in fast-paced, acute psychiatric emergency and inpatient settings. Demonstrated success providing appropriate therapeutic treatment to adolescent and adult mental health patients utilizing practiced observation, communication and intervention skills. Proven excellence in multi-tasking, critical thinking, and prioritizing while delivering high-quality, compassionate nursing care to complex patient populations.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

RN, BSN JPS Health Network – Fort Worth, TX 02/2019 – 06/2020

Administered treatment for patients with various abuse/addiction, mood, psychiatric and behavioral disorders.

Collaborated with physicians, social workers, therapists, and outside agencies to plan, manage, and assess patient treatment and continuity of care.

Maintained precise, detailed reports and records using electronic charting systems.

Accurately completed admissions, care plans, treatment plans, and discharge plans.

Provided education directed towards knowledge deficits to patients and their families.

Volunteered to work on newly reorganized inpatient unit developed for the treatment of Covid-positive patients who require psychiatric care.

Behavioral Health Technician, JPS Health Network – Fort Worth, TX 06/2016 – 02/2019

Monitored and recorded up to 55 patient’s vital signs and behaviors every shift.

Aided with triage during admittance to Psychiatric Emergency Center.

Assisted patients with activities of daily living.

Communications Specialist, Winthrop University Police – Rock Hill, SC 08/2006 – 01/2008

Dispatched and monitored multiple law enforcement officials involved in emergency and non-emergency situations.

Managed multiple tasks simultaneously, such as entering and retrieving information from NCIC terminal, maintaining records, monitoring intrusion alarms, tracking schedules for officers, and providing information for non-emergency calls.

Maintained calm and clear communication with all parties involved in emergency situations.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science in Nursing December 2018

University of Texas at Arlington – College of Nursing and Health Innovation

CERTIFICATIONS

ACLS, American Heart Association – November 2020

Phoenix Award – Awarded for saving a life in an emergency situation 2003

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