
My experience in an emergency department setting has allowed me to gain firsthand experience with patients in active crisis, such as psychosis, suicidal ideation, and homicidal ideation. As someone with a background in their own mental health struggles, I have personal experience navigating the mental health care system, making me a prime candidate for supporting patients in their journey.
I have one-on-one experience being a sitter for patients on 5150 holds and crisis de-escalation. However, when situations do escalate, I have experience in restraining patients and the knowledge of when restraint is appropriate. I also have experience in charting and using different healthcare documentation programs.