Behavioral Health Charge Registered Nurse - Memorial Healthcare - Owosso, Michigan
(2015-05)
- Directing comprehensive psychiatric evaluations to develop targeted treatment plans.
- Development and implementation of individualized care plans, ensuring optimal patient outcomes.
- Supervision and mentoring of nursing staff, fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment.
- Monitor patients' progress promptly and adjust treatments accordingly.
- Administer medications and monitor patient responses in a behavioral health setting.
- Coordination of interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient care and treatment efficiency.
- Implementation of crisis-intervention strategies to ensure patient and staff safety.
- Facilitate communication among patients, families, physicians, insurance companies, and stakeholders to enhance treatment coordination.
- Supervise nursing staff and ensure compliance with behavioral health protocols.
- Achievement of departmental goals and objectives by instituting new processes and standards for inpatient care.
- Provide guidance and support to new staff members in the clinical setting.
- Conduct observations of preceptee performance, providing feedback on areas needing improvement or reinforcement.
Rehabilitation Registered Nurse - Regency At Grand Blanc - Grand Blanc, Michigan
(2015-03 - 2015-05)
- Educated patients on conditions, prognoses, and therapeutic interventions to improve understanding and compliance.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members to develop individualized plans of care for each patient.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments of physical, psychological and social functioning of patients.
- Performed wound care management including debridement, dressing changes and application of topical agents.
- Coordinated communication among therapy staff, family members, and healthcare providers to facilitate cohesive patient care.
Rehabilitation Charge Registered Nurse - Medilodge of Grand Blanc - Grand Blanc, Michigan
(2014-06 - 2015-03)
- Supervised nursing staff to enhance patient care quality and foster a collaborative environment.
- Coordinated multidisciplinary care with physicians and clinical staff to optimize treatment plans and ensure seamless patient transitions.
- Conducted assessments to evaluate patient health status regularly.
- Performed wound care treatments such as dressing changes and debridements.
- Implemented infection control practices throughout the unit in accordance with established guidelines.
- Trained new nurses on protocols and procedures to ensure compliance and maintain high standards of care.
