Abnash Kaur Khalsa

Registered Nurse with an active California RN License and active Florida RN License, currently providing direct patient care in a behavioral health setting at Crestwood Behavioral Health Center. Experienced in psychiatric nursing, crisis intervention, suicide precautions, therapeutic communication, de-escalation techniques, behavioral assessment, medication administration, and patient safety monitoring. Brings 10 months of Psychiatric Emergency Services experience caring for patients experiencing acute mental health crises, including schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, depression, anxiety, psychosis, suicidal ideation, and substance use disorders.

Bachelor of Arts (Honors) in Psychology with a strong commitment to recovery-oriented, trauma-informed, and patient-centered psychiatric care.

Registered Nurse (Per Diem/On-Call) at Crestwood Behavioral Health Center (2026-01 – Present)

Provide direct nursing care to adult psychiatric patients in an inpatient behavioral health setting.

• Complete nursing assessments and monitor mental status changes.
• Administer psychiatric and medical medications and evaluate patient response.
• Monitor patients for suicide risk, self-harm behaviors, aggression, and safety concerns.
• Collaborate with psychiatrists, therapists, social workers, and interdisciplinary treatment teams.
• Utilize therapeutic communication and crisis intervention techniques.
• Maintain accurate EMR documentation and treatment records.
• Promote recovery-oriented and trauma-informed care.

Mental Health Associate – Psychiatric Emergency Services (PES) at San Mateo County

Provided direct care for patients experiencing psychiatric emergencies and behavioral health crises.

• Performed continuous 1:1 observation for high-risk patients under suicide, homicide, and safety precautions.
• Conducted and documented 15-minute safety rounds.
• Observed, documented, and reported changes in behavior, mood, and mental status.
• Assisted with psychiatric admissions, transfers, and discharge processes.
• Supported patients with schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, psychosis, depression, anxiety, and substance use disorders.
• Applied de-escalation techniques and therapeutic communication to maintain a safe treatment environment.
• Collaborated closely with psychiatrists, nurses, social workers, and mental health professionals.

Unit Clerk at Washington Hospital Healthcare System (Present)

• Coordinate communication between physicians, nurses, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Process physician orders and maintain patient records.
• Support patient flow in a fast-paced acute care environment.
• Utilize electronic medical records and hospital documentation systems.

Behavior Technician at Amergis Healthcare Staffing

• Implement behavioral intervention plans.
• Support patients with developmental, emotional, and behavioral needs.
• Document behavioral progress and treatment outcomes.

Associate Degree in Nursing in Nursing – Sunrise School of Nursing (2025-08)

Bachelor of Arts (Honors) in Psychology – Kalinga University

Diploma in Counseling & Guidance – Swaran Education Council