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, CA12-1985
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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