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Lauri M. Berney

Orange

Summary

Experienced with psychiatric patient care, ensuring comprehensive treatment plans. Uses crisis intervention techniques to manage high-stress situations effectively. Knowledge of therapeutic communication to foster patient trust and compliance.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Psychiatric Registered Nurse

College Hospital
01.2024 - 07.2024
  • Performed patient assessments to monitor expected response to medications and altering treatment plans.
  • Oversaw care of suicidal patients and acted swiftly to reduce risk of harm to themselves or others.
  • Improved patient outcomes by developing and implementing tailored nursing care plans for individuals with psychiatric disorders.
  • Increased patient satisfaction scores by actively listening to concerns, addressing needs, and providing empathetic support during crisis situations.
  • Provided direct quality care to patients by monitoring, recording and evaluating psychiatric conditions.
  • Promoted a therapeutic environment by establishing rapport, maintaining boundaries, and fostering open communication with patients and families.
  • Administered medication and treatments to patients to observe and record responses.

Behavioral Health Technician

South County Addiction Treatment Services
02.2017 - 08.2018
  • Assisted medical team providing incidental medical services to several drug and alcohol treatment centers in obtaining client consents and histories
  • Responsible for client intake assessments using KIPU EMR

Detox Technician

Get Real Recovery
10.2016 - 03.2017
  • Worked in the detox house of this drug and alcohol treatment center monitoring up to 6 clients
  • Responsible for client intakes and monitoring daily client care using KIPU EMR

Detox Technician

CASA Recovery
05.2014 - 04.2016
  • Worked in the detox house of this drug and alcohol treatment center; familiar with all aspects of detox protocols as well as monitoring meds
  • Also responsible for maintaining electronic client records starting with the intake process, and documenting client's daily progress
  • Skilled with EMR documentation

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Point Loma Nazarene University
San Diego, CA
12-1985

Skills

  • Mental health evaluation
  • Direct patient care
  • Clinical documentation
  • Patient assessments
  • Medication administration
  • Crisis intervention
  • Client education
  • Treatment Planning
  • Multidisciplinary collaboration
  • Psychopharmacology
  • Compassionate and caring
  • Critical thinking

Certification

  • Registered Nurse, #390131
  • Public Health Nurse Certification

Timeline

Psychiatric Registered Nurse

College Hospital
01.2024 - 07.2024

Behavioral Health Technician

South County Addiction Treatment Services
02.2017 - 08.2018

Detox Technician

Get Real Recovery
10.2016 - 03.2017

Detox Technician

CASA Recovery
05.2014 - 04.2016

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Point Loma Nazarene University

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