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Baltimore, Maryland Area

Provide high quality, safe total patient care on an acute care 24 bed involuntary unit for up to 6 patients. Work with an interdisciplinary team to coordinate and provide care for a wide spectrum of psychiatric conditions (i.e., schizophrenia, bipolar, schizoaffective, depression, and personality disorders) and patient populations that consists of people over age 18, geriatric, and the cognitively limited. In addition, experience with substance detoxification. Conduct mental health assessments. Observe and assess changes in the physical and mental condition of patients. Administer medications and treatment. Experience with crisis intervention, the use of seclusion and restraints, and other alternative methods to PRNs such as verbal de-escalation and/or redirection. Conduct group activities and provide support for patients utilizing therapeutic communication.

Baltimore, Maryland Area

Provide patient care throughout the perioperative experience. Manage the care of the patient in the operating room. Observe and document surgical procedures. Help to provide a safe, comfortable environment. Assess and monitor patient recovery and prepare patients to care for themselves on discharge. Competent in airway management, pain management, patient assessment, patient education, and discharge planning.

Baltimore, Maryland Area

Provided administrative operational support for the Behavioral Health department; communicated orally and in writing with insured members, health care providers, and third-party representatives; performed case reviews for substance abuse treatment; and developed and maintained spreadsheets for tracking productivity. Effectively trained staff on case management software resulting in increased productivity and customer satisfaction by providing accurate accounting of service interventions authorized and delivered to consumers.

Jessup, Maryland

Coordinated productions runs, approved package layouts, and arranged shipping (both domestic and international). Created layouts for brochures, fliers, and other advertisements. Responsible for the recruitment, training, and supervision of employees. Consulted with brokers and distributors, while pursuing and obtaining new accounts.

Columbia, Maryland

Developed lesson plans, initiated collaborative relationships with administration, teaching, and support staff. Managed classroom procedures and student behavior effectively thus establishing a culture for learning. Other responsibilities included but were not limited to planning and implementing a behavioral program to assist teachers and administrators with discipline problems; compiled and disseminated data and tracked behavior. The program resulted in a decrease in administrative referrals and suspensions. Earned recognition for excellent leadership and problem-solving/mediation skills.

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, 4.0

Activities and Societies: The Nursing International Honor Society

Associate Of Arts (A.A.), Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Psychology (Minor In Biology)

Activities and Societies: Black Student Union, Science Club