SUMMARY:

• Confidential with over 16 years of experience. Compassionate and knowledgeable nurse dedicated to providing care that allows for healing and results in care, with the promotion of wellness.
• Over 16 years of experience working in acute psychiatry and drug detox facility
• Knowledge of psychiatric diagnoses. based on the DSM - 5
• Familiarity with commonly prescribed psychiatric and medical medications
• Ability to conduct head-to-toe assessments for adolescents, adult and geriatrics
• Effectively communicates with multidisciplinary team regarding Confidential t’s care and progress
• Exceptional capacity to multitask while managing assigned workload based on prioritization, while delivering superior Confidential t care
• Hardworking and energetic. Adapts easily to changing situations and conditions within the work environment
• Responds quickly to emergent situations
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Experience with Microsoft Word, Epic and Avatar

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Health Advisor

Confidential - Sacramento, CA

Responsibilities:

• Primary responsibilities and skills included: Identified potential candidates that may be eligible for disease management discussions and screenings. Conducted tests and screenings per MD’s orders. Assisted with approved vaccinations, conducted pre-screening of vaccination candidates. Conducted pre screening prior to administering vaccinations. Informed interested clients of vaccinations available, on-site. Provided assistance with locating OTC medications/medical supplies. Reviewed allergies and health issues that may be contraindicated according to the class of medication and/or vendor labeling.

Confidential -Sacramento, CA

Responsibilities:

• Primary responsibilities and skills included: Admitted and discharged Confidential ts. Implemented Confidential t s individualized care plans. Performed assessments on all assigned Confidential ts - discerning efficacy of treatments and medications. Administered medications per MD s orders adhering to the Ten Rights of medication administration. Conferred and informed MD of changes in Confidential t s condition. Communicated with the multidisciplinary team concerning the Confidential t's treatment plan. Discussed Confidential t s diagnosis, treatment plan and discharge options with Confidential t and family member s. Routinely collected specimens (i.e. urine, sputum, fecal). Performed ROM when ordered. Administered oxygen therapy per MD s orders.
• Performed safety checks per MD s orders. Reviewed lab results and communicated any critical lab results to MD. Facilitated group, addressing Confidential t s emotional needs. Assisted with activities of daily living. Closely monitored Confidential ts for adverse effects. Managed and provided support to assigned ancillary staff and nursing team.

Confidential - Houston, TX

Responsibilities:

• Primary responsibilities and skills included: Performed head to toe assessments. Administered medications per MD’s orders. Implemented and revised personalized care plan. Conferred with MD and interdisciplinary team. Collected specimens. Reviewed lab results. Assisted with ADL’s. Performed G-tube feedings. Administered medications via IV. Conducted Confidential t . Managed and provided support to assigned ancillary staff and nursing team.

Salesperson/Customer Service

Confidential - Houston, Tx and Woodlands, TX

Responsibilities:

• Primary responsibilities and skills included: Served in a supervisory capacity while at the Houston location.
• Resolved concerns or problems for customers related to their accounts and merchandise. Processed purchases and returns. Followed-up with customers to ensure customer satisfaction. Displayed new merchandise on the sales floor maintained the cleanliness of the sales floor. Hand delivered customer's merchandise

Confidential - South Marin, CA

Responsibilities:

• Primary responsibilities and skills included: Assessed Confidential ts. Administered medications per MD’s orders. Implemented and revised care plans when needed. Performed assessments. Conferred with MD. Communicated with the multidisciplinary team. Collected specimens. Performed safety checks. Review lab results. Assisted with ADL’s Monitored Confidential ts for adverse reaction to medications. Provided G-Tube feeding. Administered IV medication. Managed and provided support to ancillary staff and nursing team.

Confidential - Humboldt County, CA

Responsibilities:

• Admitted and discharged Confidential ts. Implemented Confidential t’s individualized care plans. Performed assessments on all assigned Confidential ts. Administered medications per MD’s orders adhering to the “Five Rights of medication administration.” Conferred and informed MD of changes in Confidential t’s condition. Communicated with the multidisciplinary team concerning the Confidential t's treatment plan. Discussed Confidential t’s diagnosis, treatment plan and discharge options with Confidential t and family member’s. Routinely collected specimens (i.e., urine, sputum, fecal). Performed ROM when ordered. Performed safety checks per MD’s orders. Reviewed lab results and communicated any critical lab results to MD. Assisted with activities of daily living. Closely monitored Confidential ts for adverse effects of drugs. Managed and provided support to assigned ancillary staff.

Confidential - San Mateo, CA

Responsibilities:

• Primary responsibilities and skills included: Admitted and discharged Confidential ts. Implemented Confidential t’s individualized care plans. Performed assessments on all assigned Confidential ts- discerning efficacy of treatments and medications. Administered medications per MD’s orders adhering to the “Ten Rights of medication administration.” Conferred and informed MD of changes in Confidential t’s condition. Communicated with the multidisciplinary team concerning the Confidential t's treatment plan.
• Discussed Confidential t’s diagnosis, treatment plan and discharge options with Confidential t and family member’s. Routinely collected specimens (i.e., urine, sputum, fecal). Performed ROM when ordered. Administered oxygen therapy per MD’s orders. Performed safety checks per MD’s orders. Reviewed lab results and communicated any critical lab results to MD. Facilitated group, addressing Confidential t’s emotional needs. Assisted with activities of daily living. Closely monitored Confidential ts for adverse effects. Managed and provided support to assigned ancillary staff and nursing team.

Confidential - Burlingame, CA

Responsibilities:

• Primary responsibilities and skills included: Assisted with admitting and discharging Confidential ts. Administered medications per MD’s orders, adhering to the “Five Rights of medication administration.” Conferred and informed MD of changes in Confidential t’s condition. Communicated with the multidisciplinary team concerning progress made. Performed safety checks per MD’s orders. Conducted therapeutic groups, addressing Confidential t’s emotional needs. Assisted with activities of daily living. Closely monitored Confidential ts for adverse effects of drugs. Familiarity with COWS and CIWA scales.