Malinda
Registered Nurse & Radiologic Technologist
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About
Dedicated Registered Nurse with diverse experience in medical-surgical care, mental health support, and diagnostic X-ray imaging within secure correctional environments. Skilled in-patient triage, acute stabilization, psychiatric nursing, and operating radiographic equipment under pressure. Committed to delivering safe, ethical, and high-quality care to vulnerable populations.
Experience
Charge Nurse / Mental Health RN - Longleaf Hospital - Alexandria, LA
(2026-05 - 2026-09)
- Conducted psychiatric evaluations and crisis intervention for patients experiencing acute mental health.
- Collaborated with psychiatrists and social workers to develop and execute individualized treatment plans.
- Administered psychotropic medications and monitored patients for adverse side effects or therapeutic responses.
- Maintained a secure and therapeutic environment while de-escalating aggressive or self-harm behaviors.
Charge Nurse / Mental Health RN - Freedom Behavioral Hospital - Ferriday, LA
(2025-10 - 2026-05)
- Conducted psychiatric evaluations and crisis intervention for patients experiencing acute mental health.
- Collaborated with psychiatrists and social workers to develop and execute individualized treatment plans.
- Administered psychotropic medications and monitored patients for adverse side effects or therapeutic responses.
- Maintained a secure and therapeutic environment while de-escalating aggressive or self-harm behaviors.
Staff RN/ Medical-Surgical RN - LaSalle General Hospital - Jena, LA
(2024-09 - 2025-10)
- Delivered direct bedside care to adult patients recovering from general, orthopedic, or internal medicine surgeries.
- Monitored post-operative vitals, managed surgical drains and IV lines, and assessed for post-op complications.
- Educated patients and families on discharge instructions, medication management, and self-care steps.
Contract Radiologic Technologist - STGi
(2013-09 - 2024-09)
Contract Radiologic Technologist - The Arora Group
(2024-10 - 2026-10)
Education
Associates of Science in Nursing (ASN) - Nursing - Northwestern State University (2024)
Bachelor of Science in Radiologic Technology (BSRT) - Radiologic Technology - Northwestern State University (2005)
