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Bourbonnais, Il, Us

Orland Park, Illinois, United States

● Thoroughly evaluates, diagnoses, and treats emotional, behavioral, and cognitive difficulties● Collaboratively works with patients to optimize treatment options● Utilizes an all-encompassing treatment path through in depth, individualized, initial assessments, psychotherapy based on concepts within Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, creation of treatment plans, referrals to appropriate external resources, and medication management● Synergistically works with other providers within the office to continually ensure appropriate care of patient needs● Provides continued support through in-office visits and virtual/home-based visits to accommodate patient needs● Continuously maintains efficient medication management though paper and electronic prescriptions● Works in office, virtually/remotely, and within nursing home facilities

New Lenox, Illinois, United States

● Assessed, planned, implemented, and evaluated treatment plans● Administered medication to both pediatric and adult populations● Lead a team of 12 technicians and 8 RNs in treatment of patients with mental health needs, and simultaneously provided care within scope of practice● Effectively worked both independently and closely with other nurses● Proactively showed initiative to take the responsibility of admitting new patients● Managed staffing and oversaw the process of up to 30 staff members including Social Workers, RNs, Mental Health Technicians, and CNAs

Kankakee, Illinois, United States

● Followed treatment plans and administered medications to both pediatric and adult populations● Lead a team of 6 technicians and provided care within scope of practice● Worked both independently and closely with other RNs on the midnights shift● Actively took on the responsibility of admitting patients to the appropriate unit

Bradley, Illinois, United States

● Responsible for 15 adults with intellectual disabilities and the maintenance of records, scheduling of all appointments, monitoring of all labs, as well as the completion of annual and quarterly reviews for Individual Service Plans● Directly supervised and trained staff for the administration of medications, as well as maintained staff certifications● Attended all screenings for future clients of primary and all northern Illinois branches● Often precepted/trained incoming nurses to branches throughout northern Illinois● Active, key member of the administration for Help at Home to implement policy changes to increase success for clients● Established quality control processes to ensure agency was current with operations in accordance with Illinois Rule 116

Medical Service Nurse, Shapiro Center, Kankakee, IL● Oversaw care and record maintenance for 50 adults with intellectual disabilities● Scheduled all appointments, monitored and drew all labs, as well as completed annual and quarterly reviews for ISPsRegistered Nurse, Illinois Veterans Home, Manteno, IL● Thoroughly monitored treatment and medication administration under the prescription of the ordering physician for patients suffering from dementia, Alzheimer’s, and a variety of other medical needs● Accurately documented and charted to reflect care provided and changes in condition● Directly lead over 6 staff and the care provided

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Registered Nurse, Chicago, IL● Directly responsible for cannulation of patients, providing necessary care for patients in renal failure● Monitored care provided, documentation and adherence to prescribed treatments● Responsible for patient education and medication administration under the guidance of physiciansDialysis Technician, Bourbonnais, IL● Directly responsible for cannulation of patients, providing necessary care for patients in renal failure● Monitored care provided, documentation and adherence to prescribed treatments● Responsible for patient education

Master Of Science In Nursing, Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing, 3.8 Gpa

Bachelor Of Science In Nursing

Associate'S Degree In Nursing, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse