Meenu Sebastian
Missouri City TX 77477
*********@*****.***
OBJECTIVE: To obtain a position as a Transfer Center Nurse clinician, where I can help coordinate the transfer of patients from, to and between HCHD facilities. The Transfer Center Clinical Case Manager functions independently in the prioritization and verification of transfer requests. This position is also responsible for the maintenance of department records and statistics associated with transfer requests where I can utilize my organized communication skills and leadership skills to provide quality care to those who need intervention in situations, and provide a smooth transition care to the patients and their families.
EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION:
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - National College of Nursing, Calicut, India June 2011
BLS Certified June 2020-June 2022
EXPERIENCE:
Ben Taub Hospital - Harris Health, Houston, Texas Registered Nurse December 2019-present
Psychiatric Emergency Room
Assessment and triage and providing stabilizing treatment
Stabilizing treatment including medication and in some cases physical restraint for safety of patients and staff
Evaluation and treatment, as ordered, of detoxification symptoms from drugs or alcohol.
Ensuring empathetic and compassionate care to patients regardless of their problems/symptoms
Leading team as charge nurse to manage emergencies
Prepare patients for inpatient admissions and thorough hand off to inpatient RNs
Providing safe and supportive setting
Jamaica Hospital Medical Center, Jamaica, New York Registered Nurse June 2014-June 2019
Psychiatric Emergency Room
Responsibilities include receiving, triaging and admitting patients brought in by police or EMS; assessing, identifying problems, developing emergency care plans, and managing emergency situations, and evaluating patient outcomes
Ensuring empathetic and compassionate care to patients regardless of their problems/symptoms
Leading team as charge nurse to manage emergencies
Collaborate and coordinate care of patients with the interdisciplinary team including psychiatrists, social workers and RNs
Assign/delegate tasks for patient care to staff
Prepare patients for inpatient admissions and thorough hand off to inpatient RNs
Providing safe and supportive milieu
Zucker Hillside Hospital, Glen Oaks, New York Registered Nurse April 2017-April 2019
Inpatient Psychiatric Hospital
Providing quality nursing care to the assigned team of patients in the acute care inpatient units
Establishing therapeutic relationship with patient
Using therapeutic communication techniques proactively to prevent escalation and aggression
Collaborating with interdisciplinary treatment team in developing comprehensive care plans
Managing emergencies including leadership, communication, coordination and collaboration
Emergency interventions including directions to staff and administration of medications
Discharges
KMCT Medical College, Calicut, India Staff Nurse March 2011-March 2012
Worked as a professional nurse in Cardiology, Post Cath ICU, Cardiac Cath Lab and Cardiothoracic OR
National Hospital, Calicut, India Nurse Intern March 2011 to September 2011
Training in inpatient medical surgical units, performing variety of nursing skills, including PIV insertion, phlebotomy, medication administration
LANGUAGES:
English
Malayalam
SKILLS:
Organizational skills
Strong interpersonal communication skills for delegation, task assignment and interdisciplinary collaboration and team cohesiveness
Strong computer skills, including navigating and documenting in Epic charting system
REFERENCE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST