Christine A Cookson
Penn Valley
Summary
Efficient and highly experienced Licensed Vocational Nurse and certifications in IV Therapy, Phlebotomy, AED, BLS. Proven expertise in administering medications, supporting patients and collaborating on effective treatment plans. Always looking for ways to improve processes and enhance patient outcomes.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Crisis Stabilization Unit Mental Health Nurse
Sierra Mental Wellness Group
08.2023 - Current
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities such as workshops, seminars, conferences related to mental health nursing best practices.
- Educated patients and families on mental health conditions, treatments, coping strategies, and available resources.
- Developed strong rapport with patients, fostering trust and open communication essential for effective treatment plans.
- Advocated for patient rights and maintained a safe, therapeutic environment conducive to healing and recovery.
- Conducted crisis interventions and de-escalation techniques to ensure patient safety during high-risk situations.
- Administered psychotropic medications according to established protocols while closely monitoring side effects and efficacy.
- Enhanced quality of care for patients through continuous assessment, monitoring, and adjustment of treatment plans.
- Collaborated with community organizations to provide outreach services, increasing access to mental health resources for underserved populations.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient progress, treatment plans, and medical histories in compliance with regulatory standards.
- Evaluated, ordered and interpreted psychological evaluations and basic lab tests to assess and identify patients' conditions.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
LVN
Kaiser Permanente
12.2021 - 07.2022
- Covid testing and vaccinations
- Patient data entry, specimen collection, result reporting
- Worked in unison with lab, quality control, ordering of supplies
LVN Yoh/contracted to
Curative
03.2021 - 07.2021
- Mass Covid Vaccinations
- Administer vaccines using appropriate administration method
- Monitor clients for adverse reactions
- Patient education within scope of practice
- Maintain workstation supplies
- Vaccine preparation, maintain and monitor proper storage per protocol
LVN
John Muir Health
09.2016 - 08.2019
- Provided clinical and administrative support for Wellness Services programs
- Responsible for coordination and oversight of Level 1 chronic disease management programs, including Diabetes, CHF
- Provided appropriate patient education material
- Tracking and follow-up on clients newly diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes
- Clinical oversight for blood pressure check clinics and flu vaccine clinics
Psychiatric Nurse
John Muir Behavioral Health Center
07.2006 - 09.2016
- Provided psychiatric nursing care and inpatient behavioral health programs for 73-bed psychiatric hospital; specializing in pediatric population comprised of 4-12 year old patients, adolescent, adult, and the detoxification unit for alcohol and substance abuse treatment
- Cognitive-behavioral approach in conducting group and individual counseling
- Prepares discharge planning and educates families and caretakers on patient diagnosis, treatment plans, and follow procedures, medication education in collaboration with social workers and charge nurse
- Administered prescribed medication and monitored for side effects and adverse reactions
- Blood sugar monitoring and Insulin administration
- Completed detailed patient intakes, including patient histories and current vitals
- Admissions and discharges
Pediatric Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
01.2000 - 03.2006
- Managed pediatric clinic with 10 pediatricians in executing patient care, including medication administration, screening for disease, IV therapy/hydration, child immunizations, wound care, VS monitoring, breathing treatments, and treatment plan delivery for fast paced pediatric unit
ICU and Wound Care Nurse
Kindred Hospital
01.1996 - 07.2000
- Provided life-saving, mission critical treatment to critically ill ICU patients in collaboration with three additional nurses
- Drove initiatives to achieve patient weaning from ventilator dependence and provided education, and teaching to assist patient and family members
- Tracked and provided wound care management and monitored patients progress for up to 20 patients per day in collaboration with physicians: treatment planning involving wound assessment, debridement, medications, and drain management
- Delivered chronic wound treatment for pressure ulcers, abscesses, and ulcerations including areas surrounding feeding tubes and surgical re-dressing applications
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Los Medanos College
Nursing Prerequisites coursework -
Butte College
Achieved State Board Examination -
NCLEX-PN
Skills
- Medication Administration
- Treatment Planning
- IV Therapy
- Discharge Planning
- Drug Therapy Monitoring
- Management
- Wound Care
- Case Management
- Pain management
Certification
- Vocational Nurse
- IV Therapy Certification
- CPR
- BLS
- AED
- Phlebotomy
- EKG Technician
Previous Experience
- Emergency Room Coordinator, Providence Hospital
- Cardiology Technician, John Muir Hospital
- Lab Technician, Path Lab
Timeline
Crisis Stabilization Unit Mental Health Nurse
Sierra Mental Wellness Group
08.2023 - Current
LVN
Kaiser Permanente
12.2021 - 07.2022
LVN Yoh/contracted to
Curative
03.2021 - 07.2021
LVN
John Muir Health
09.2016 - 08.2019
Psychiatric Nurse
John Muir Behavioral Health Center
07.2006 - 09.2016
Pediatric Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
01.2000 - 03.2006
ICU and Wound Care Nurse
Kindred Hospital
01.1996 - 07.2000
Associate of Science - Nursing
Los Medanos College
Nursing Prerequisites coursework -
Butte College
Achieved State Board Examination -
NCLEX-PN
- Vocational Nurse
- IV Therapy Certification
- CPR
- BLS
- AED
- Phlebotomy
- EKG Technician
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