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MAXINE SANDS RN Texas RN License # 256367

Objective: To utilize my experience, knowledge and passion in providing excellent client patient care with a dedicated treatment team and

refine my skills and capabilities in a collaborative working environment. Dedicated field :Adult Psychiatric and Forensic Pt care settings, Substance use Disorders

Adolescent Psychiatric and Substance Use Disorders Behavioral and attention deficit disorders

Education: University of Texas Austin

Del Mar School of Nursing Corpus Christi Texas

Psychiatric Nursing 1984-2023. Hill Country Crisis Stabilization Unit Kerrville Texas 2021-2023 Charge Nurse Unit,2nd RN, Medication Nurse

Gateways Psychitric Hospital and Mental Health Center Los Angeles California 1999-2021

Los Angeles Department of Mental Health LPS Designation Chemical Dependency and Detox

Judicious Experience as Patients' Rights Liaison NursingManagement/Utilization Review

Electronic Medical Record proficiency

Clinical RN Supervisor 2002-2005 /2007-2021

Hiring of staff/Evaluations/ Monthly and daily Staffing Monthly Schedule/Employee training, education, and inservices

Minors Rights Liaison Department of Mental Health Los Angeles / Gateways Hospital Los Angeles

Charge Nurse 2012-2020

Charge Nurse Duties :Assess safety of units upon arrival for the start of shift. Proceed with assessment of all clients and discuss goals with team members during assignment for each staff Monitor or participate in medication administration and patient education Intakes with ERs hospitals Emergency triage, in the Los Angeles area PMRT LAPD in field. Determine eligibility/appropriateness for admission including analysis of labs medical history, current level of functioning,at the time of intake assessment and other factors. Work with MD to achieve quality of care in patient population. daily Nursing Assessments daily rounds, Medication administration, orders, medical supervision and care of patients, Discharge education of client and family. Supervise staff in regards to delegation of duties and safety. Attend weekly Treatment Team Meeting

Utilization review Medical records Auditing Quality Improvement

*Additional past employment,prior to Gateways Psychiatric Hospital Los Angeles is available

Letters of recommendation

References both professional and personal upon request