Licensed Practical Nurse
Current· Medically manage detox withdrawal symptoms utilizing CIWA and COWS per detox protocols· Proficient in assessing and evaluating alcohol, opiate/benzodiazepine withdrawal symptoms along with cocaine dependency.· Accurate administration of detox medications and monitoring the effects post-medications· Efficient de-escalation during crisis management related to delirium tremens, patient/patient confrontations, and resolving client’s grievances.· Competent in responding to all emergent situations including Code Blue, Seizures, Elopement· Successful in mentoring and on-boarding new nurses to detox units including detox protocols assessment and evaluation, proper medications administrations and documentation.