Mental Health Registered Nurse
Resume:
Jenny R Foutz RN
APO, AP *****
Ph. #080-****-****
adjnzc@r.postjobfree.com
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Licenses and Certifications
Registered Nurse #910381 Texas Department of Nursing American Heart Association Basic Life Support
Certified Case Manager - Adult Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services
Educational Background
Cameron University Lawton, OK
Associates Degree Nursing 01/93 to 05/98
Great Plains Vo-Tech Lawton, OK
Health Occupations 1995
Emporia State University Emporia, KS
Business Administration 08/82 to 05/83
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Hickory Trail Hospital
2000 Old Hickory Trail Rd., Desoto, TX 75115
08/30/19 to 12/22/19
*Inpatient Admission Coordinator
Provide assessment and evaluation for proper admission for a full spectrum of mental health services which may include Inpatient Programs or Outpatient programs for adult, adolescent, and children.
Verification of insurance qualifications. Obtained complete demographic profile and medical history. Review of diagnoses, medical history and lab reports from transferring hospital, nurse to nurse conferences. Teleconference with admitting physicians to review mental and physical health, exclusionary criteria, and placement into proper programs. Complete contraband check to ensure safety to the unit. Complete head to toe skin assessment upon admission and discharge. Medication reviews. Mental health and Physical health education. Coordinate emergency safety conditions with area police to ensure patients and staff are assisted during administration of emergency medications. Monitor for substance abuse withdrawal and adverse reactions. Coordinate with EMS for emergency medical events. Collaboration with Physicians, Psychiatrist, Therapists, Case Managers, and Nurses to provide safe and effective treatment for those patients having mental health or substance abuse crises. Discovery Point Retreat
530 Hight St. Waxahachie, TX 75167
01/23/19 to 08/19/19
*Inpatient Detox Nurse
Admissions - Performed head to toe assessments and developed care plan for patients seeking drug and alcohol detoxification.
Medications - Develop MARS and administer medications as ordered. Handled narcotics, medication passes, and medication teaching. Monitor drug and alcohol detoxification to ensure safe and comfortable transition.
Assessments and Documentation - Nutritional assessments. Suicide assessments. CIWA and COWS. Obtain consents and authorizations. Daily nursing notes. Glucose monitoring. Utilization review of each patient. Gather Vital Signs. Telemedication procedures. Toxicology - Obtain UDS and Blood lab draws for toxicology screening. Lab orders and requisitions. Provided injections during emergency detox crises. Administrative – Auditing, scanning and uploading medical charts. Formulate shift report. Worked closely with Doctors and Therapists to continually monitor and adjust care plans to ensure patient care and safety.
Healthy Schools
1331 Airport Freeway, Suite 304 Euless, TX 76040
*Team Coordinator
10/2018 to 12/2018
Mobile flu shot clinics provided in a school setting. Received shipment of vaccinations and kept log of hourly temperature checks to adequately preserve vaccine vials. Assembled mobile clinic packs to include proper forms, syringes, needles, Epi pens, medical equipment and supplies needed to perform vaccination clinics.
Met with School Principal and School Nurse to set up a vaccination site. Managed and implemented seasonal flu vaccinations in schools. Supervised RNs and LVNs to ensure proper handling and management of vaccinations. Reviewed consent forms, health history and assessment/evaluation, and verification of insurance. Provided communication with school nurse/staff and student’s parents/guardians. Referral to primary care providers for additional evaluation. Provided student and parental teaching regarding influenza and symptoms of illness, vaccination, and side effects and adverse reactions. Compiled reports at end of day for review by Regional Coordinator. Returned all supplies and clinic packs to the office hub.
Preparatory School / MAXIM Healthcare Services
5001 Lyndon B Johnson Fwy #900 Dallas, TX 75244
*RN School Nurse Supervisor
03/2017 to 10/2017
Supervised school campus clinics during regular and summer school. Provided care, evaluation, and maintenance of students in Preschool through High School. Delivered quality health care and nursing intervention for actual and potential health problems. Provided routine medications and treatments as prescribed by the child's physician. Managed and treated students with diabetes, seizure disorders, asthma, colostomy and feeding tubes. Delegated and taught healthcare tasks to other staff and unlicensed assistive personnel to provide health and safety needs of the students.
Evaluate students and refer to counselors for mental health concerns. Review and update care plans for continued treatment. Gather and update immunization information to ensure that students are up to date on required immunizations and vaccinations as mandated per state. Assist with annual scoliosis evaluations, vision clinics, and hearing clinics. Refer those students that did not pass evaluation assessments to proper medical care for follow up and treatment. Educate young women about menstruation and reproductive health. Provide education to male students about reproductive health. Treatment of minor injuries at school. Provide immediate care for serious injuries and health issues and contact emergency personnel for further evaluation and treatment..
Test and monitor AED equipment monthly. Collaborate and coordinate with Doctor or Nurse Practitioner to provide a medical clinic via computer visual consultation with Children’s Hospital.
Provide open communication with parents/guardians regarding a child's mental and physical health for current school year.
Oklahoma Dept of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services 602 SW 38th St. Lawton, OK 73505
*Program of Assertive Community Treatment
*PACT Lead Psychiatric Nurse/CCM-A
10/2007 to 06/2016
PACT is a psychiatric interdisciplinary team that actively provides evidence-based, outreach-oriented, service delivery model that is available 24 hours/day. Most of the services are provided in the homes, at work, and in community settings. Provides crisis intervention to those clients with extreme psychiatric disorders. Manages daily clinics and groups. Provide medications and maintenance of injections. Monitor psychotropic medication for side effects and adverse reactions. Patient education of mental health and importance of stabilization to promote a productive life. Case management and partnership with primary care providers and other medical staff to promote wellness. Also manages those whose symptoms of mental illness lead to serious functioning difficulties in several major areas of life, often including work, social relationships, residential independence, money management, and physical health and wellness. Promote client’s independence, rehabilitation, and recovery to prevent homelessness, unnecessary hospitalizations, prison, and other negative outcomes. Completed mental health assessments, neurological assessments, care plans as needed. Taught relapse prevention by identifying risk factors, corrective actions, and implementation of strategies to reduce risk.
*Nurse Coordinator / ADON Psychiatric Inpatient Services 02/2007 to 10/2007
Supervised over 8 RNs, 4 LPNs, and 24 Patient Care Assistants on a psychiatric inpatient unit. Crisis stabilization unit for treatment of suicidal, violent, or otherwise critical individuals suffering from mental illness or substance abuse. Evaluate mental health needs and develop treatment plans. Supervision of medication schedules and evaluate patient progress. Collaborate with a variety of interdisciplinary professionals to determine and provide the best possible care for the patient. Maintain a safe environment for patients and staff. Scheduling of 3 shifts to cover patient care. Preparing and reviewing job performance with staff. Oklahoma Department of Veterans Affairs
Flower Mound Rd. Lawton, OK 73501
*Shift Supervisor/RN 08/2006 to 02/2007
Provided supervision to a 200-bed long term, skilled-care facility, complete with several RNs, LPNs, and PCAs. Oversee total care of the residents by initiating treatment plans and monitoring medications. Assist nurses with IVs, injections, and difficult wound care. Assisted with staff scheduling. Developed and maintain reports of each patient for daily meeting with oncoming shift and MDs.
Oklahoma State Department of Health
Comanche County Health Department
1010 S. Sheridan Rd. Lawton, OK 73505
*Children First Program
Public Health Nurse/Prenatal and Pediatric
07/2000 to 02/2006
Case manager of voluntary program for first-time moms. Specially trained public health nurse by the State of Oklahoma to maintain home visits throughout pregnancy and up until baby is 2 years old to promote healthy families and disease prevention. Provide education for pregnancy, labor and delivery, and parenting skills. Complete nursing health assessments, child growth and development evaluations, nutrition education, address safety concerns, parenting and relationship information, and provide links to other community services. Empower families to care for themselves and their babies. Develop, organize, and implement an effective nursing care plan.
REFERENCES
Allison Shafer RN
218 Wildflower Circle Cache, OK 73527
Ph# 580-***-****
Email: adjnzc@r.postjobfree.com
Nancy Vap LPC, LADC
P.O. Box 356 Cyril, OK 73029
Ph# 580-***-****
Email: adjnzc@r.postjobfree.com
Katherine McDonald LPN
6466 NW Columbia Ave. Lawton, OK 73505
Ph# 580-***-****
Email: adjnzc@r.postjobfree.com
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