RN Charge Nurse Behavioral Health & Corrections
Resume:
Licinia Pires
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Registered Nurse Charge Nurse Behavioral Health & Correctional Healthcare
Compassionate and results-driven Registered Nurse with experience in correctional healthcare, behavioral health, home health, and substance use treatment settings. Skilled in patient assessment, medication administration, care coordination, interdisciplinary collaboration, and staff supervision. Proven ability to manage complex patient populations while maintaining high standards of clinical care, safety, and regulatory compliance. Currently pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) with expected graduation in December 2026.
Professional Experience
Registered Nurse
High Point Treatment Center – Brockton, MA
February 2026 – Present
Provide comprehensive nursing care to adult patients in an inpatient ACCS (Adult Community Clinical Services) setting with complex psychiatric, behavioral health, and substance use disorders.
Conduct comprehensive physical and mental health assessments to identify patient needs and support individualized treatment planning.
Administer medications and monitor therapeutic responses, adverse reactions, and overall patient progress.
Collaborate with psychiatrists, nurse practitioners, social workers, counselors, and interdisciplinary team members to coordinate patient-centered care.
Monitor patients for changes in mental status, safety concerns, withdrawal symptoms, and behavioral health crises, implementing appropriate interventions as needed.
Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in accordance with regulatory, organizational, and accreditation standards.
Provide patient education regarding medication management, mental health recovery, coping strategies, and discharge planning.
Support a therapeutic environment that promotes patient safety, recovery, and continuity of care.
Charge Nurse
VitalCore Health Strategies – DOC Bridgewater, MA
November 2024 – Present
Lead and supervise nursing and paraprofessional staff during assigned shifts within a correctional healthcare environment.
Coordinate patient care delivery and ensure compliance with clinical policies, procedures, and regulatory standards.
Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary team members to develop and implement individualized treatment plans.
Oversee medication administration, emergency medical response, and nursing documentation accuracy.
Mentor and orient newly hired nursing staff while supporting recruitment and retention initiatives.
Monitor patient health status, perform comprehensive assessments, and communicate significant findings to providers.
Maintain accountability for medication security, medical supplies, and clinical equipment.
Drive quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient outcomes and operational efficiency.
Registered Nurse
Gosnold Behavioral Health – Falmouth, MA
September 2024 – November 2025
Conduct comprehensive pre-admission assessments to determine appropriate levels of care.
Perform physical and behavioral health evaluations for patients entering substance use treatment programs.
Monitor and manage withdrawal symptoms, ensuring timely intervention and prevention of medical complications.
Administer medications and treatments in accordance with physician orders and established protocols.
Maintain detailed, accurate electronic medical records that comply with regulatory requirements.
Educate patients on addiction recovery, medication management, and health promotion strategies.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to support individualized treatment planning and continuity of care.
Registered Nurse
Mass General Brigham HealthCare at Home – Braintree, MA
March 2024 – August 2024
Delivered skilled nursing services to patients in home care settings, ensuring safe and effective care transitions.
Conducted comprehensive assessments and developed individualized care plans based on patient needs.
Performed medication reconciliation and provided patient education to improve adherence and health outcomes.
Initiated discharge planning at the start of care to support patient independence and reduce hospital readmissions.
Documented clinical findings accurately and maintained compliance with agency and regulatory standards.
Skills
Clinical Skills
Comprehensive Patient Assessment
Medication Administration
Wound Care Management
IV Therapy & Maintenance
Care Planning & Coordination
Substance Use Disorder Treatment
Behavioral Health Nursing
Emergency Response
Technology
Epic EMR
Meditech EMR
Sapphire EMR
MyAvatar EMR
Leadership
Staff Supervision
Team Collaboration
Clinical Documentation
Quality Improvement
Patient Education
Languages
English
Cape Verdean Creole
Education
Labouré College of Healthcare – Milton, MA
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Expected December 2026
Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) December 2023
Certifications & Licensure
Registered Nurse (RN) – Massachusetts Board of Nursing
Basic Life Support (BLS) – American Heart Association
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