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Diagnose and treat psychiatric illnessMedication managementSafe deprescribingBrief supportive therapy Apply integrative mental health principles for symptom managementCertified Integrative Mental Health Provider

-VIRTUAL RN TOGETHER TEAM-Collaboration, communication & facilitation of optimal provision of care through a computerized platform supporting daily management of care.-Ensure a seamless, effective, efficient transition of care across the continuum.-Responsible for monitoring quality metrics specific to the department & ensuringcomplete & accurate documentation in the patient record.-Responsible mentor, clinician; educator, consultant/collaborator, patient navigator.

• Screen and assess adolescent, adult, and geriatric admission referrals for psychiatric and medical acuity• Collaborate with the healthcare team for the appropriate level of care required to stabilize the patient's emotional health• Handle with Care Behavior Management• AMSR: Assessing & Managing Suicide Risk • MediTech MS4 Electronic Medical Record

• Adult Critical Care, 16-bed unit, monitored and provided nursing care for acutely ill medical and psychiatric patients• Assessed and administered medication using withdrawal protocols: CIWA, COWS

CRITICAL CARE STEP DOWN UNITAssigned as Charge Nurse.Preceptor - New Nurse Residency Program: Used policies, procedures, and practice standards to train and evaluate new nurse residents. Performed weekly performance evaluations to determine the level of proficiency. Provided new learning opportunities for inexperienced staff. Encouraged workflow prioritization, delegation, and use of available resources for time managementAdminister/titrate cardiac drips while interpreting continuous cardiac monitoring. Monitor/assess oxygenation with continuous BiPAP/vapotherm. Utilize ACLS protocols as required. Coordinate wholistic care with the interdisciplinary team.

NEUROLOGY/STROKE/MED-SURGAssigned as Charge Nurse Complete daily staffing assignments. Assist with conflict resolution.Preceptor - New Nurse Residency Program: Used policies, procedures, and practice standards to train and evaluate new nurse residents. Performed weekly performance evaluations to determine the level of proficiency. Provided new learning opportunities for inexperienced staff. Encouraged workflow prioritization, delegation, and use of available resources for time managementNational Institute of Health Stroke Scale Certification.

THROUGHPUT RESOURCE NURSEPersonal Leadership Initiative: Organized and led nursing education huddles to educate staff about the discharge process to improve the organization’s HCAHPS scores and compliance with JOINT Commission standards.Coordinated timely, thorough discharges and complete admission assessments to maintain a steady flow of outgoing and incoming patients with high patient and employee satisfaction.Served as a primary coordinator of all disciplines for well-coordinated patient care from admission to discharge.

Circulator, Operating RoomPersonal leadership initiative: Spent time at a sister-hospital observing their Robotic Team for ideas to improve workflow. Presented a report to the Director of Surgical Services, Surgeons and team and discussed implementation of some new practices into the Operating Room.Davinci Robotic Surgery Team Member: actively problem solving with coworkers and surgeons to decrease turnover times, improve room stock for better efficiency and problem-solve for the best room set up, workflow and decreased risk of contamination. Award of Excellence for Outstanding Approach, Engagement and Teamwork: November 2016

RN, CARDIAC TELEMETRY/STROKEHands-on nursing care for acutely ill cardiovascular patients and patients with preexisting heart conditions hospitalized with additional illnesses. Monitored and titrated cardiac drips based on vital signs, lab values and patient condition. Monitored, read, interpreted and reported telemetry readings.Care of acute-onset stroke patients with preexisting cardiac conditions

Educated Associate’s Degree RN students in acute care Neurology and Medical/Surgical clinical rotations.Demonstrated safe patient care, advised thorough patient documentation, and provided daily feedback and encouragement.

RN Adult Psychiatric Treatment/Dual Stabilization UnitIntensive inpatient psychiatric treatment for voluntary/involuntary adult patients ages 18 and older.Participated in an interdisciplinary team approach for psychiatric and medical care and crisis stabilization.Participated in a team effort with physicians and pharmacists to detox patients from alcohol, opiates, and benzodiazepines.Focused on patient safety using CIWA, COWS, CNSDP protocols