Worked within acute care and long-term forensic unit settings; assessed and evaluated the professional nursing care and medical needs of hospitalized psychiatric patients, e.g., admissions, ongoing treatment and discharges. Initiated and directed implementation of nursing care plans. Observed, evaluated, and documented patients’ behavior and their responses to medication, treatments and therapeutic activities; also administered medications firsthand as needed. Educated patients and their families about their medications. Aided in the performance of patients’ physical examinations, vital signs, and venipuncture. Served as an interdisciplinary treatment team member; included leading patient therapeutic groups. Directed evaluation of psychiatric and nursing care as delivered by professional and nonprofessional staff.

Performed nursing duties in an acute care environment; provided recovery-focused skilled practical nursing care. Set up and administered controlled and non-controlled medications. Facilitated skilled nursing procedures and treatments, e.g., sterile dressings, blood glucose testing, and administration of topical ointments and eye/nose/ear drops). Ensured that medication/supplies were available and stored appropriately; maintained overall inventory control.