Bruce Maynard
Behavioral health nurse
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About
I have been an RN for 31+ years, starting in 1994 on a cardiac stepdown unit for Kings Daughters Hospital in Ashland, KY. From there I worked for Community Hospice in Ashland, KY and left to work for 2 oncologists in Ashland, KY for 4 years, assessing and rounding on their patients which were hospitalized, providing medication titration and symptom relief medications as well as daily assessments and also discharge summaries. I have also worked in home health for several years both in permanent and travel positions.
Experience
Clinic RN at Sun Behavioral Health (2022-06 – Present)
- Enhanced patient care by conducting thorough assessments and developing individualized nursing plans.
- Streamlined clinic processes for improved efficiency and time management among all staff members.
- Educated patients on disease prevention, medication administration, and self-care techniques to optimize health outcomes.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult medical situations, fostering a compassionate environment.
Travel Nurse at SUN Behavioral Health (2022-03 – 2022-06)
- Increased patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and timely nursing care to diverse populations.
- Improved patient outcomes through careful monitoring and thorough documentation of vital signs, medical history, and treatment plans.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop and implement individualized care plans to meet patients specific needs.
- Reduced hospital readmission rates by providing comprehensive discharge education and follow-up support transitioning back to their homes.
Health project RN at Bluegrass Care Navigators (2021-11 – 2022-02)
- Worked as part of a grant through UK to provide assistance to opioid use disorder patients to improve outcomes related to overdose deaths.
RN Care Coach at ONTRAK (2019-04 – 2021-03)
- Provided coaching to patients in need of psychiatric care in order to reduce their overall costs for medical care.
Charge Nurse at Bourbon Community Hospital (2015-02 – 2019-03)
- Provided nursing care for behavioral health patients of all diagnoses including detox for those with drug and alcohol dependence issues.
Travel RN, Psych at Bayview Medical Center (2014-08 – 2014-11)
- Provided nursing care to behavioral health patients in a transitional unit while disposition was obtained.
Travel RN, Psych at Prince George's Hospital Center (2014-05 – 2014-08)
- Provided nursing care to behavioral health patients of all diagnoses. Monitoring for safety and providing medications, both routine and emergent.
Travel RN, Psych at Bayshore Medical Center (2014-03 – 2014-05)
- Provided nursing care to behavioral health patients of all diagnoses. Monitoring for safety and providing medications, both routine and emergent.
Staff RN, Psych at Valley Baptist Medical Center (2008 – 2010)
- Provided nursing care to behavioral health patients of all diagnoses including forensic patients brought to our facility by ICE.
Education
Associative of Science in Registered Nurse – St. Mary's Hospital School of Nursing (1994-05)