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Lovely Navalta

Anaheim

Summary

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.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Psychiatric Registered Nurse

Anaheim Global Medical Center
Anaheim, CA
05.2023 - Current

• 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.

School Nurse / 1:1 Nurse

Maxim Healthcare Services
Orange, CA
10.2021 - 04.2023

• 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.

Licensed Vocational Nurse

Gordon Lane
Fullerton, CA
11.2019 - 05.2020

• 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.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Lorma Colleges
Philippines
04.2014

Skills

    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

Timeline

Psychiatric Registered Nurse

Anaheim Global Medical Center
05.2023 - Current

School Nurse / 1:1 Nurse

Maxim Healthcare Services
10.2021 - 04.2023

Licensed Vocational Nurse

Gordon Lane
11.2019 - 05.2020

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Lorma Colleges
Lovely Navalta