Medical Coordinator Albert Einstein
Resume:
Ralph Cephas, RN
Clarendon Court Unit ***
Philadelphia, Pa. 19114
PROFILE
Registered Nurse with over ten years experience in rehabilitation, psychiatric, mental
Retardation, and geriatric care. Strong ability to analyze and interpret patient data,solve
problems and work effectively as a team member. Experience also include crisis inter-
vention and case management services.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2018-Present Mercy Home Health Blue Bell, Pa.
Skilled Nursing Home Care Nurse
Educating clients in their homes on the disease process
Experience with the Oasis
Interventions for pain management and medication teaching
Following the Plan of Care
Teaching Wound Care and Diabetes
2015-2018 Holy Redeemer Hospital Warminster, Pa
Mental Health Home Care Nurse
Evaluating clients in their homes for mental health concerns
Coordinating their plan of care in relation to mental health
Making sure clients are not suicidal and are safe to stay in their homes
Teaching client coping skills and anger management therapy.
2013-2015 HAVEN BEHAVIORAL HOSPITAL Philadelphia, Pa.
Geriatric Psychiatry Registered Nurse
Administering oral, intramuscular and subcutaneous medications,
Talking to family members who are POA or family members who are involved in patients care.
Reporting unusual findings to Psychiatrist and Medical MD
Monitoring patients who are on special precautions, example, dementia patients, patients who have been on benzodiazepines for long periods and is now detoxing, alcohol and opiate dependent patients who are now detoxing.
2011-2013 FRIENDS HOSPITAL Philadelphia, Pa.
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Administer oral, intramuscular and subcutaneous medications
Monitoring patients that are addicted to prescribed drugs as
well as street drugs
Counseling patients who are very depressed and suicidal and
providing a safe environment for them.
2010-2011 GENESIS HEALTHCARE Willow Grove,Pa.
Geriatric Registered Nurse
Long term care in a skilled facility
Assisted in wound care as well as tracheostomy and ventilator care
Administering medications through peg and G-tubes
Helped with activities of daily living
2008-2010 COMMUNITY TREATMENT CENTER Philadelphia,Pa.
Community Health Psychiatric Nurse
Provided direct care to fifty patients in their homes as well
as a office setting.
Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team of mental health professional to assess, develop, implement and evaluate patient care plan. Administered oral,intramuscular and subcutaneous medications
Educate individuals about their diagnosis and treatment of
mental illness
Analyze and interpret medical reports to assist with resolving
Medical issues
Measure and record patients vital signs including height, weight, temperature, blood pressure, pulse and respiration
Complete referrals and assist patients with scheduling appointments
Collect, report and document data related to patient care
2007-2008 ALBERT EINSTEIN MEDICAL CENTER Philadelphia,Pa.
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Supervised a staff of five mental health workers within the
Acute hospital setting
Assisted with the assessment of patients mental health status including the determination of the appropriate level of psychiatric care
Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by the doctor.
Observed patients and documented any changes in symptoms and conditions
Restrained patients in a psychiatric distress displaying injurious behavior
Collaborated with social service representatives and patients families in determining treatment and aftercare plans
2006-2007 OVERBROOK FRIEDLANDER PROGRAM Phila. Pa.
Medical Coordinator/Registered Nurse
Served as a Registered Nurse for fifteen residential patients with auditory and /or visual impairments
Ordered and coordinated the distribution of medications.
2001-2006 ALBERT EINSTEIN MEDICAL CENTER Phila.Pa.
Senior Case Manager
Served as a liaison in obtaining warrants for involuntary commitments by mental health delegates
Located housing opportunities for homeless patients
Working with people who are involved in many types of crisis
Helping clients to be motivated in achieving their goals
Working independently with strong sense of focus
Task oriented, non-judgmental, open minded approach
Culturally diverse oriented, ability to establish rapport
Excellent documentation and verbal communications skills
EDUCATION
2002-2005 EPISCOPAL SCHOOL OF NURSING Philadelphia, Pa.
Diploma of Nursing
1978-1982 EASTERN COLLEGE Saint Davids, Pa.
Bachelor of Arts in American History
Currently enrolled in Eastern University BSN program, tentative date of graduation will be 2017.
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