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Detroit Metropolitan Area

Managed psychiatric care of adults and adolescents on inpatient care unit. Oversaw up to 16 psychiatric cases per day, independently admitting and discharging psychiatric patients. Diagnosed mental health, personality, and substance use disorders. Conducted psychiatric evaluations and executed medication management. Completed basic histories and physicals, requesting medical consultation when warranted. Managed pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment of various disorders. Monitored patients prescribed psychotropic medications, assessing medications’ effectiveness and side effects. Prescribed long-acting psychotropic injectable medication. Transitioned patients to appropriate level of care (outpatient follow-up, partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient, group home, AFC home, long-term care, or substance use treatment). Accurately documented all observations, interventions, and concerns in patients’ EMR, from admission through discharge.

Detroit Metropolitan Area

Performed psychiatric and medical triage on up to ten patients per shift. Provided reports to psychiatrist or on-call physician. Performed psychiatric assessments on up to ten patients per shift. Utilized 401 criteria for determining appropriate level of care. Handled transition of patients to appropriate level of care (outpatient follow-up, partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient, or substance use treatment). Educated patient and support system on current treatment plan.

Served as charge nurse and supervised RNs and ancillary staff on 24-bed unit. Performed psychiatric and basic assessment on up to eight patients per shift. Documented interventions and change in status, and updated treatment plans in electronic medical record. Provided therapeutic interaction with patients to identify sources of anxiety and depression. Participated in TEAM meetings to advance patients’ care. Administered medications and treatments as ordered by provider. Planned and provided health teaching to assist patients in meeting needs. Educated patient and support system on current treatment plan.

Master Of Science - Ms, Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse