Registered Nurse Staff

Denise Shay

Registered Nurse

Framingham, MA ****1

*******@*****.***

Registered Nurse (MA License)

• Healthcare professional with a variety of experience in nursing, human services, addiction, and more. Computer skilled, efficient and practical. Able to prioritize and multitask. Case management, psychiatric, dialysis, acute and chronic care.

Authorized to work in the US for any employer

Work Experience

Registered Nurse Staff

Westborough Behavioral Health Hospital via Supplimental Healthcare Agency Temporary placement. 12/1/2020–current.

Assigned to multiple units within hospital to provide care for patients of all ages . Multiple psychiatric diagnosis and medical issues. Registered Nurse Charge

Hospital for Behavioral Medicine - Worcester, MA

January 2019 to August 2020

Day Lead/Charge Nurse Adult Behavioral Health Unit. Assigned duties to staff, completed daily assessments, intake assessments, discharge assessments. Provided medication administration, vaccine administration and education, reviewed patients medication effectiveness and monitored for side effects.Monitored lab results. Educated patients on medication and treatment modalities. Attended daily TEAM meetings, contacted providers with updates as needed, recommended treatment and medications to providers. Scheduled labs, EKGs and Imaging as needed. Reported all findings to physician and on call physician as needed. Mediated conflict and aggressive patient behavior.

DISPENSING Nurse

Spectrum Health Systems, Inc. - Framingham, MA

June 2016 to March 2018

Assess clients. Dispense Methadone and Vivitrol as ordered. Monitor patients for side effects, sedation and mental health status. Documentation. Share findings with providers. Provide all duties as required via the nursing process. Staff Nurse

The Learning Center School for the Deaf - Framingham, MA July 2015 to April 2017

Pediatric/Psychiatric/School Nursing

Walden School/Long-term residential treatment program (24/7/365) Provided medical case management, medication administration, vaccine administration/education, routine and as needed assessments, crisis intervention, treatment team participation, and collaboration with other in house and community providers to best serve residents.

Staff Nurse

DCI Walden Pond Dialysis - West Concord, MA

February 2014 to April 2015

Provided hemodialysis outpatient and inpatient, one on one ICU dialysis, IV medication administration, Vaccine administration and education, fluid assessments, lab reviews, lab draws/processing, Care Planning, pre/post assessment.. Fistula and Catheter care. Documentation of all above. Team Leader/Staff Nurse

University Dialysis Center - Shrewsbury, MA

March 2013 to February 2014

Provided hemodialysis IV medication administration, fluid assessments, lab reviews, lab draws/processing, Care Planning, pre/post assessment. Flu vaccination and education, hepatitis vaccination and education. Created treatment plans/ attended treatment meetings, collaborated with other in house and community providers, including social workers,dietitians, transportation providers, laboratory providers, primary care providers, etc...

Staff Nurse/Full

Urgent Care - Boston, MA

August 2012 to March 2013

Veteran's Administration Hospital, Boston

Triage and ER nursing duties. Assessments, med administration, lab draws, procedures as ordered, ... Team Leader/Staff Nurse

Fresenius Dialysis - Framingham, MA

September 2008 to August 2012

Provided Hemodialysis outpatient and home dialysis services. Provided IV medication administration, fluid assessments, lab reviews, lab draws/processing, Care Planning, pre/post assessment. Created treatment plans/ attended treatment meetings, collaborated with other in house and community providers, including social workers,dietitians, transportation providers, laboratory providers, primary care providers, etc...

Staff Nurse/Part Time

The Learning Center School for the Deaf - Framingham, MA February 2006 to June 2011

Pediatric/Psychiatric/School Nursing

Long-term residential treatment program (24/7/365) Pediatric/Psychiatric/School Nursing

Provided medical case management, medical administration, routine and as needed assessments, crisis intervention, treatment team participation, and collaboration with other in house and community providers to best serve residents.

Probation Officer

Framingham District Court - Framingham, MA

October 1987 to December 2005

Case Management and supervision. Documentation. Referrals, fine and fee collection, unannounced field drug and alcohol testing, warrant issuance, pre-trial investigations, testimony, recommendations to the court, home visits, availability at police station after hours and electronic anklet monitoring. Monitored community service offenders, OUI offenders, sex offenders, substance abusers and other felonies and misdemeanors offenders. Staff Nurse/Part-time

Oak Knoll/ Whittier Healthcare - Framingham, MA

1999 to 2001

Sub-acute care unit.Provided rehabilitative care including post operative, chronic disease exacerbation care, pulmonary, wound, G tube and J Tube, IV & PO antibiotic medication/assessments, daily assessments and treatment, provider collaboration, care plans...

Staff Nurse /Part-time

HealthSouth Acute Rehabilitation - Natick, MA

1997 to 1999

Acute care rehabilitation located at Metrowest Medical Center, Leonard Morse Hospital, Natick,MA. Included post surgical care, orthopedic, respiratory post surgical/chronic, multiple medical skills, including med administration, assessments, transfusions.

Staff Nurse/Part-time

DYS Facilities - Boston, MA

1996 to 1998

Nurse for youthful Offenders. Provided sick call, medication administration, diabetic care, asthma care, assessments, skin care, etc... as needed per the needs of population. Ongoing case management. Social Worker

Department of Social Services - Dorchester, MA

1985 to 1987

Provided care for children and families with abuse and neglect issues. Provided court reports, investigative services, ongoing services, treatment planning, placement services, adoption services, substance abuse referrals and supervision. Led treatment team meetings and created treatment plans. Ongoing case management. Caseworker

Department of youth Services - Worcester, MA

1982 to 1985

Provided care and planning for youthful offenders. Compiled in-depth comprehensive report of client for court and/or treatment planning.Submitted recommendations to courts and/or treatment team. Provided liaison services for local courts, including predisposition assessments. Provided court reports, investigative services, ongoing services, treatment planning, placement services, adoption services, substance abuse referrals and supervision. Led treatment team meeting (staffing) and created treatment plans. Ongoing case management.

Education

AS in Nursing

Massachusetts Bay Community College - Wellesley, MA 1995

BS in Psychology

Worcester State College - Worcester, MA

1977 to 1981

Nursing Licenses

RN

Expires: September 2020

State: MA

Skills

• RN

• Med Surg

• Home Health

• Staff Nurse

• Medical Surgical

• Hospital

• Emergency Room

• Dialysis Experience

• Medication Administration

• Triage

• Case Management

• Dialysis Experience

• Experience with Children

• Medication Administration

• Social Work

• Triage

• Behavioral Health

• Microsoft Excel

• Laboratory Experience

• Crisis Intervention

• Vital Signs

• Administrative experience

• Intake Experience

• Motivational Interviewing

Certifications and Licenses

Registered Nurse (RN)

September 1994 to September 2022

Standard Registered Nurse License in the State of Massachusetts. BLS for Healthcare Providers

August 2020 to August 2021

Previously ACLS certified. Able to gain certification as needed. CPI

February 2020 to February 2021

Additional Information

Seeking full time position. Will consider temporary, contract and travel.

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