
Dynamic Psychiatric Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Anaheim Global Medical Center, excelling in psychiatric evaluations and crisis intervention. Proven ability to enhance patient safety through effective medication administration and therapeutic communication. Skilled in interdisciplinary collaboration, ensuring comprehensive care for diverse patient needs while maintaining high standards of clinical documentation.
• Perform comprehensive psychiatric and nursing assessments and evaluations for patients presenting with behavioral health and psychiatric needs.
• Participate in psychiatric admissions, including initial assessments, patient history, safety evaluation, and care planning.
• Provide medication administration and monitoring, including intramuscular (IM) medications as clinically indicated.
• Utilize therapeutic communication and de-escalation techniques to manage patients experiencing agitation, behavioral changes, or psychiatric crises.
• Monitor patients for changes in physical and mental status and communicate significant findings to the interdisciplinary treatment team.
• Conduct daily clinical and documentation audits to support quality, safety, and compliance with facility standards.
• Maintain accurate and timely electronic medical records and nursing documentation.
• Collaborate with physicians, mental health professionals, nursing staff, and other members of the healthcare team to provide safe, patient-centered care.
• Promote a safe therapeutic environment while maintaining patient dignity, confidentiality, and respect.
• Provided individualized 1:1 nursing care to students with special healthcare needs in a school setting.
• Monitored and managed the healthcare needs of a student with diabetes, including blood glucose monitoring, dietary management, and observation for signs and symptoms of hypo- or hyperglycemia.
• Assisted with nutritional management by monitoring and counting caloric intake according to the student's care plan.
• Performed urine protein testing when indicated by the student's medical care plan and monitored results for changes requiring follow-up.
• Provided continuous nursing observation and intervention to promote student safety and maintain optimal health throughout the school day.
• Supported students with complex medical and developmental needs while maintaining a calm, compassionate, and supportive environment.
• Assisted in the school health office with student assessments and routine healthcare needs.
• Communicated health concerns and changes in student condition with appropriate school personnel, families, and healthcare providers as needed.
• Maintained accurate documentation of nursing care and student health-related activities.
• Provided nursing care to residents in a skilled nursing facility.
• Administered routine medications and PRN medications according to physician orders and facility protocols.
• Performed medication passes while monitoring residents for therapeutic response and potential adverse effects.
• Completed accurate nursing documentation and charting.
• Monitored residents' conditions and reported changes in health status to the appropriate healthcare team.
• Provided compassionate, resident-centered care while maintaining safety and infection-control standards.
Psychiatric Nursing
Psychiatric Evaluations & Assessments
Psychiatric Admissions
Patient Assessment
Medication Administration
IM Injections
De-escalation & Crisis Intervention
Therapeutic Communication
Behavioral Health
Patient Safety & Monitoring
Clinical Documentation & Charting
Quality & Daily Audits
Skilled Nursing Care
PRN Medication Administration
Diabetes Monitoring & Management
School Nursing
1:1 Patient Care
Special Needs Nursing
Interdisciplinary Collaboration
Electronic Medical Records