Psychiatric Nurse resume examples

• Coordinated nursing care , assisting and rounding with physicians, transcribing physicians' orders and administering medication via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections. Updated patient charts using Meditech System with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
• Checked and recorded vital signs of patients, assessed and reported changes in patients' behavior or conditions. Accurately recorded all interactions in medical charts, documenting incidents and interventions applied. Utilizing PPS and ESAS assessment tools to support palliative patient care.
• Demonstrated the ability to advocate for and strive to protect the health, safety, and rights of the patient. Strictly protected confidentiality of all information related to patient care activities. Supported nursing team in exceeding patient care goals and fostering continuous improvement.

• Delivered medications via oral, and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to catch and address new concerns. Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
• Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates. Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment.
• Trained new nurses in proper techniques, procedures, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.

• Maintained a clean, healthy and safe environment.
• Assisted with patient transfer and ambulation.
• Performed clerical duties, such as word processing, data entry, answering phones and filing.
• Scheduled and accompanied clients to medical appointments.
• Helped patients move in and out of beds, baths, wheelchairs and automobiles.
• Tested and recorded blood glucose levels.
• Responded appropriately to the physical, emotional and developmental needs of patients.
• Monitored patients' vital signs, weight and girth measurement.

• Direct Patient Care
• Daily Living Activities
• Took and recoreded patiemts' vitals signs, weights and height.
• Range of Motion Exercises
• Prepared Patient Rooms
• Monitored daily Inputs and Outputs
• Participated in improving patients' mobility Activity

• Counseled and educated patients about reproductive health issues and wellness. Especially in STDs, HIV/AIDS and family planning.
• Organized and led Number support groups per time period in subjects related to physical and emotional health to ensure long-term patient well-being.
• Self-directed with astute judgment skills. High level of personal accountability.
• Oversaw and helped with health screenings, physicals and special education assessments with a number of communities in the county
• . Ensured external follow-up where required.

• Assessed need for, ordered, obtained and interpreted appropriate lab tests.
• Primary care, assessment and evaluation of psychiatric patients.
• Charge nurse on the psychiatric-medical  floor. Oversaw average of Number patients per shift.
• Oversaw and managed Number clinical and support staff in patient care activities while maintaining a high level of staff morale and professionalism.
• Pharmacological and non-pharmacological management and treatment of various disorders and diseases.
• Self-directed with astute judgment skills. High level of personal accountability.
• Liaised between patients and physicians to ensure patient comprehension of treatment plans.
• Instructed patients and family members on proper discharge care.
• Closely monitored acute conditions.
• Ensured HIPAA compliance.
• Documented patient information obtained from interviews.
• Developed patient care plans, including assessments, evaluations and nursing diagnoses.
• Delegated staff nurse duties.
• Assisted residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, lifting and transferring.
• Strong leader for nursing personnel assigned to the unit/shift.

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•  Direct care on geri-psych unit until it closed, then transferred to the acute care & ER units
  

• Supervise LPN, CNA

• Patient & family education
• Physicians rounds

• Ensure HIPAA compliance.

• Provide acute care for post op orthopedic & cardiac pts.  As well as their care & tx in swingbed. 

• CNA Instructor
• Ensured HIPAA compliance.
• Infection Control Nurse
• Continuing education for staff & resident education 
• Scheduling & Staffing all nurses & CNA's 
•  TB, Hep B, Flu, & Pneumonia vaccines for all staff & residents in 60 bed facility.
• Staff supervision ofLPNs, CNAs and non-clinical staff.

• Experience with various medical conditions including Parkinson's, Dementia, Diabetes, Cancer, Alzheimer's disease, ESRD
• CE in the growing population of younger residents in LTC & their diverse needs. 

• Assisted in opening the physical therapy unit on 6th floor rehab working all shifts & providing complete pt care while assisting  PT, OT, & ST in helping our pts reach their maximum potential after strokes, orthopedic surgeries, cardiac surgery, & any decline in their physical health.  
• 18 years with SMRMC

• Weekend supervisor, Medicare charting
• Staff RN 

Charge nurse 1 Night shift in 120 bed facility

• Able to communicate with physicians accurately to obtain medication before behaviors escalate
• Knowledgeable in pharmacological treatments to include proper dosing and administration and monitoring for side effects
• Using therapeutic communication to maximize positive patient outcomes
• Proper training in restraints and monitoring during restraint period for maximum patient safety
• Observed and monitored client behavior and responses to treatment.
• Facilitated a smooth discharge by encouraging and reassuring clients throughout their transitions.
• Conducted therapeutic individual and family therapy sessions.
• Developed and implemented treatment plans and modified when needed.
• Trained in substance abuse, co-occurring disorders, and the effect of employment and housing issues on mental health.
• Displayed sensitivity to the cultural and linguistic needs of the clients and families served.
• Documented psychiatric services and responses to treatment in patient case files.
• Chronic patient care in med-surg unit, adeptly handling all aspects of treatment from medication to wound care.
• Performed lab tests and communicated results.
• Assisted residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, lifting and transferring.
• Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared them for lab testing.

• Supervised new Airmen to the base to make sure they understood and performed to the high standards of the United States Air Force.
• Excelled at performing all work while adhering to all safety rules and regulations.
• Tasked to deliver fuel, liquid oxygen, diesel, and other types of petroleum to aircrafts and bulk storage tanks.
• Worked as a Maintenance Technician in charge of evaluating vehicles in day to day operations, including fuel delivery vehicles.
• Worked as a Bulk Storage Operator, in charge of transferring fuel to delivery vehicles and from tank to tank.