Psych RN
Resume:
Azezatu Olaleye
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Career Objective
Long-term association with a medical facility that will benefit from my academic preparation, experience, and my driving work ethic.
Profile
Foundation of nursing practice
Provide comprehensive nursing care through collaboration with members of the health care team and family.
Establish priorities for nursing care of individuals and families.
Identify the stressors and influencing factors that affect the clients’ medical and or surgical problem.
1:1 health coaching to ensure best outcomes for clients and their families.
Skilled at learning new concepts quickly, working well under pressure and communication ideas clearly and effectively.
Microsoft office experience
Education and Certification
Prince Georges Community College Largo, MD
Associate of Science Degree A.S. in Nursing 2010
MD license #R200515
Certification, Licensed Practical Nurse, 2007
#LP44473
Associates of Applied Science in Business Management, Letter of Recommendation in International Business, 2003
Professional Experience
George Washington University Hospital
Washington DC 7/2018- Present
POSITION SUMMARY
Provides safe, competent nursing care for patients in accordance with facility policies, standards, and philosophy. Provides professional leadership and support to the healthcare team. The concepts of Patient Centered Care will provide the foundation for all nursing care. Always demonstrates Service Excellence standards.
Skills
Coach clients in areas related to mental health and illnesses like, depression, COPD, Hypertension, signs and symptoms of COVID-19, Diabetes 1 and 2 and more.
Facilitate groups on the milieu.
Review and update treatment plans.
Assessments and referrals.
Effective communication skills, both verbal and written
Effective interpersonal skills
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Ability to adapt to multiple and changing priorities.
Administer medication via multiple routes.
Collaborate with MD, social workers, therapist to provide the best care for patients.
Dominion Hospital
Falls Church VA
3/2017- 2/2021
•Conduct initial interview for admission in person or virtual for assessments and referrals.
•Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates.
•Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
•Strengthened training and nursing knowledge by taking part in continuing education programs and HealthStream workshops.
•Managed care from admission to discharge, including patient assessments, care planning, health educations and discharging support to provide comprehensive care to over 10 patients daily.
•Explained course of care and medications, including side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
•Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
•Participated in education activities, including evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
•Updated patient charts using Meditech with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
•Delivered medications via oral, and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to catch and address new concerns.
•Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
•Oversaw and managed 5-7 clinical and support staff in patient care activities while maintaining high level of staff morale and professionalism.
•Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
•Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment.
•Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
•Performed ongoing assessments to evaluate mental health needs, working with multidisciplinary team to develop, initiate, manage and modify individualized plans of care.
•Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
•Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
•Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
•Reported patients’ status and delegated nurse assignments to achieve optimal outcomes.
•Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
•Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
•Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
•Adhered to strict safety measures by carefully determining proper dosages before administering medications.
•Applied nursing expertise to meet needs of acute patients in challenging environments.
•Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities to prevent further disability.
•Led successful 6-8-person team comprised of RNs, LPNs and ancillary staff.
•Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
•Partnered with physicians, social workers, activity therapists, nutritionists and case managers to develop and implement individualized care plans and documented all patient interactions and interventions in electronic charting systems.
RN March/2013 to 2017
Psychiatric Institute of Washington, Washington DC
Applied nursing expertise to meet needs of patients in challenging environment.
Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
Oversaw and managed clinical and support staff in patient care activities while maintaining high level of staff morale and professionalism.
Explained course of care and medications, including side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
Participated in education activities, including evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
Case management, chart abstract and dictation in medical records.
Work alongside medical billing and records to assure quality documentation.
RN Dec/2010 to Feb/2013
HRC Manor Care Wheaton, MD
Provide a range of services including but not limited to skilled nursing, rehabilitation care, and long-term care.
Administer medication.
Wound dressings.
Scheduling for residents
Collaborate with RN about care plan for patients.
Charge Nurse, LPN March/2008 to Dec/2010
CBH Health, Rockville, MD
Provide 1:1 care assisting with ADL’s and charting for assigned research participants with mental health disorders.
Administer medication and draw blood for labs of research participants.
Quality control check of research assignment sheets, physician orders, MAR and new admissions charts.
Conduct chart audits
1:1 health coaching to ensure best outcomes for research participants.
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