Andreea Ciontea
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Summary
Dynamic psychiatric charge nurse with extensive experience at BHC Alhambra Hospital, skilled in crisis intervention and compassionate patient care. Proven ability to enhance treatment plans through effective communication and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, ensuring patient safety and improved outcomes. Committed to staff training and maintaining high standards of clinical documentation.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Psychiatric Charge Nurse
BHC Alhambra Hospital
07.2012 - 01.2025
- Assisted in developing individualized care plans for patients with psychiatric disorders.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to evaluate patient progress and adjust treatment strategies.
- Monitored patient behavior and vital signs, reporting significant changes to the healthcare team.
- Educated patients and families on mental health conditions, treatments, and coping strategies.
- Oversaw care of suicidal patients and acted swiftly to reduce risk of harm to themselves or others.
- Administered medication and treatments to patients to observe and record responses.
- Explained useful coping methods to relieve depression and anxiety.
- Provided direct quality care to patients by monitoring, recording and evaluating psychiatric conditions.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Conducted crisis interventions to ensure patient safety and stabilize acute situations.
- Documented patient care activities accurately in electronic health record systems.
- Participated in staff training sessions to enhance knowledge of psychiatric nursing practices.
- Collaborated with psychiatrists on medication management protocols to ensure appropriate prescription practices for each patient''s unique needs.
- Coordinated patient admissions, transfers, and discharges to ensure smooth transitions between departments or facilities.
- Reduced medication errors by streamlining the medication administration process and providing clear guidelines for staff.
Clinical Trial Registered Nurse
Collaborative Neuroscience Network
01.2015 - 05.2020
- Administered patient assessments to identify care needs and develop individualized care plans.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes and streamline care processes.
- Educated patients on treatment options, medication management, and post-discharge instructions.
- Monitored vital signs and clinical symptoms to ensure timely interventions and maintain patient safety.
- Evaluated patient progress regularly, adjusting care plans based on changing health conditions and feedback.
- Maintained accurate documentation in electronic health records to support continuity of care and compliance standards.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Capella University
Minneapolis, MNAssociate of Science - Nursing
Pasadena City College
Pasadena, CA12.2011
Skills
- Suicide risk assessment
- Inpatient psychiatric care
- Staff training and development
- Mental health counseling
- Discharge planning
- Psychiatric evaluation
- Therapeutic communication
- Substance abuse treatment
- Direct patient care
- Clinical documentation
- Patient assessments
- Medication administration
- Crisis intervention
- Suicide prevention
- Safety planning
- Treatment Planning
- Client education
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Compassionate and caring
- Excellent communication
- Reliability
- Critical thinking
- Strong clinical judgment
- CPR certification
- Active listening
- Effective communication
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Safety protocols
- Delegation and motivation
- Task prioritization
- Infection control
- Accurate documentation
- Training staff
Timeline
Clinical Trial Registered Nurse
Collaborative Neuroscience Network
01.2015 - 05.2020
Psychiatric Charge Nurse
BHC Alhambra Hospital
07.2012 - 01.2025
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Capella University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Pasadena City College
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