Registered Nurse Behavioral Health
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Bridgette Cieleski
Registered Nurse - Behavioral Health
Brookville
Summary
Registered Nurse with more than 8 years of nursing experience and 5 years of experience in psychiatric care facilities providing nursing care to diverse populations. Dedicated, hard working professional with a clear vision and passion to help patients and clients in the nursing field.
Looking for career opportunity that is a good fit for the facility, patients and my overall career objectives.
Experience
Lifecare Behavioral Health Hospital
Registered Nurse PRN - Behavioral Health
October 2019 - Present (2 years 6 months)
Greater Pittsburgh Area
• Ensures patient safety at all times by notifying the Charge Nurse of any risk factors seen
• Assists other RN’s, LPN/LVN’s, PCT’s and CNA's in the care of the patient
• Demonstrates knowledge and utilization of safe medication administration
• Adheres to all safety plans and all standards imposed by regulatory organizations
Turtle Creek Valley Mental Health Inc.
Registered Nurse PT - Behavioral Health
October 2019 - September 2021 (2 years)
Greater Pittsburgh Area
• Demonstrates a welcoming respectful attitude with consumers, family members and other support persons
• Displays initiative, creativity, solution focus and teamwork in all aspects of job performance and fosters a culture of teamwork among staff members and consumers
• Provides medication monitoring and supportive treatment services. Included are administration of medications per MD order, education and assessment Page 1 of 5
on side effects of prescribed medication, checking vital signs, evaluation of psychiatric stability
• Completes prior authorizations and helps problem-solve barriers to treatment. Works with psychiatrist, insurance companies and pharmacies to help consumers obtain their prescribed medications
Medplus Staffing Agency
Registered Nurse - (Agency)
November 2018 - October 2019 (1 year)
Greater Pittsburgh Area
• Worked under the direct supervision of the Nurse Manager.
• Proficient utilization in medication administration and computerized patient care system (PCC).
• Adhered to the guidelines of the policies, procedures and standards of care/ practice.
• Supervised and coordinated prevention and responds appropriately to emergency situations per facility policies.
• Maintained confidentiality and provides patient privacy.
• Communicated with health care providers, patients and families. Jefferson Hospital Psychiatric Unit
Registered Nurse - Behavioral Health
March 2016 - November 2018 (2 years 9 months)
Clariton PA
• Assessed, evaluated and administered medications to patients with mental disabilities such as bipolar, schizophrenia, PTSD, depression and substance abuse.
• Educated patients with a variety of coping skills to use following discharge to help with challenges of daily living.
•Experienced and skilled in physical and verbal crisis intervention techniques.
• Provided direct patient care on the psychiatric unit as prescribed by the physician and/or needed by the patient including treatment planning and coordination, medication monitoring, group therapy and disposition planning, consultation and evaluations for emergency room patients. Psychiatric Nurse at Southwood Psychiatric Hospital Registered Nurse - Behavioral Health
September 2015 - March 2016 (7 months)
Greater Pittsburgh Area
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• Provided quality nursing care to children and adolescents experiencing behavioral health illnesses requiring treatment.
• Delivered medical and psychotherapeutic care through assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation, and serves as a role model to patients, their families and team members.
• Demonstrated an understanding of pediatric mental illnesses, their developmental progression and associated nursing clinical interventions.
• Completed documentation to reflect ongoing implementation of treatment plans.
• Participated in family education as a member of the interdisciplinary team. Acts as a resource to families during visiting and telephone contacts.
• Implemented discharge planning to include discharge education, instructions, and follow-up care to patients, families and/or appropriate agencies.
• Identified initial appropriate levels of clinical observation and medical interventions to provide patient safety.
• Utilized appropriate interventions in potential and/or actual crisis situations.
• Utilized TCI (Therapeutic Crisis Intervention) techniques appropriately during restraint and seclusion.
• Lead cognitively based psycho-education groups.
• Planned activity and theme groups utilizing principals of growth and development.
• Assumed primary nurse responsibilities for assigned patients.
• Provided ongoing patient education and evaluation in regard to medication use.
A-Line Staffing Agency
Registered Nurse - (Agency)
July 2015 - September 2015 (3 months)
• Provided on call telephone triage.
• Assessed needs of calls and provide appropriate direction to patients, physicians.
• Documented verbal orders, patient information and interventions on appropriate agency forms and prepared written documentation as required by agency.
• Exercised independent judgment in matters concerning emergent and non- emergent patient care needs and communicated with the physician.
• Initiated, coordinated and evaluated patient and family centered health teaching through telephone contact with patient/caregiver and other members of health care team.
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• Communicated pertinent patient issues to the Team Leader where patient is assigned.
• Performed duties and job responsibilities in a fashion which coincided with the service management and other departments within the organization. Clarion Psychiatric Center
Registered Nurse - Behavioral Health
March 2015 - July 2015 (5 months)
Clarion, PA 16214
• Assisted with Admission, discharge planning and aftercare planning.
• Actively participated in patient treatment and in interdisciplinary treatment team.
• Assisted with maintaining chart format and ensuring accurate and complete documentation by staff.
•Reviewed treatment plans and ensures staff documentation is treatment plan focused.
•Made regular rounds on the unit observing and evaluation the quality of patient care; receives report and gives report to maintain appropriate communication between shifts.
Abraxas Family Youth Services
Registered Nurse - Behavioral Health
November 2013 - September 2014 (11 months)
Marienville, 16239, PA
• Examined patients and dispensed medications as needed.
• Performed lab tests and communicated results.
• Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented progress of individuals
• Ensured HIPAA compliance.
• Documented patient information obtained from interviews.
• Performed basic physical assessments.
• Delegated staff nurse duties.
• Provided on-call care for Residential Treatment Facility every other week.
• Performed pregnancy tests and sent specimens for laboratory testing.
• Authorized drug refills and provided detailed prescription information to pharmacies
Brookville Hospital
Registered Nurse
April 2008 - November 2013 (5 years 8 months)
Brookville, PA
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• Managed care for post-operative patients through discharge.
• Performed lab tests and communicated results.
• Assessed need for, ordered, obtained and interpreted appropriate lab tests.
• Liaised between patients and physicians to ensure patient comprehension of treatment
• Delegated staff nurse duties.
• Documented patient information obtained from interviews.
• Assisted patients with daily functions.
• Assisted doctors with surgeries and non-invasive procedures.
• Scheduled patient admissions and discharges.
• Specialized in the nursing care of patients with chemical dependency Education
Lock Haven University
Associate of Science, Nursing · (2007 - 2012)
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