Rosemary A. Xavier
Palm Springs
Summary
Psychiatric Registered Nurse with 8+ years of experience in acute behavioral health, crisis intervention, and dual diagnosis care. Skilled in managing high-risk patients, performing suicide risk assessments, and leading de-escalation in fast-paced environments. Strong background in interdisciplinary collaboration, medication management, and patient-centered care. Seeking a role in behavioral health, detox, or crisis stabilization.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Psychiatric Registered Nurse (RN)
Cross Creek Hospital
Austin, TX
09.2025 - 01.2026
- Provided therapeutic communication and holistic mental health support
- Administered and monitored medications according to treatment plans
- Monitored patient behavior and emotional status; assessed patient needs
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team for individualized treatment planning
- Conducted suicide risk assessments, crisis interventions, and applied restraints when necessary
- Delivered trauma-informed care and patient education
- Performed patient admissions and discharges
Psychiatric Registered Nurse (RN)
Shoal Creek Hospital
Austin, TX
12.2019 - 06.2025
- Delivered trauma-informed care while adhering to medication safety protocols
- Monitored patient behavior, emotional status, and assessed patient needs
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team for treatment planning
- Conducted suicide risk assessments, crisis interventions, and applied restraints as needed
- Provided patient education and therapy for high-risk behaviors
- Managed medication administration, patient assessment, and de-escalation strategies
- Performed admissions and discharges
Registered Nurse (RN)
Makana Path Detox Center & Suffolk County Mental Health Clinic
Austin, TX
05.2017 - 02.2019
- Conducted patient assessments and medication administration per treatment plan
- Assessed for CIWA-Ar, COWS, AIMS, and suicide ideation
- Performed patient admissions and discharges
- Maintained accurate medical records and documented patient behavior and emotional status
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team to provide programs and resources
- Supported development of coping skills, relapse prevention, and healthy lifestyle strategies
- Advocated for patient rights and facilitated family education
Education
Bachelor of Science -
Chamberlain University
Chicago, ILASN - undefined
Suffolk County Community College
Skills
- Crisis Intervention & Stabilization
- Suicide Risk Assessment & Safety Planning
- Dual Diagnosis (Mental Health Substance Use)
- Withdrawal Monitoring (CIWA, COWS)
- Therapeutic Communication & De-escalation
- Psychotropic Medication and IV Administration
- Treatment Planning
- Care Coordination & Discharge Planning
- Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration
- Patient & Family Education
- Blood draw and sample collection
- Geriatric care
Websites
Certification
- Registered Nurse — California, New York, Oregon (Compact License)
- BLS / ACLS
Languages
Spanish
Timeline
Psychiatric Registered Nurse (RN)
Cross Creek Hospital
09.2025 - 01.2026
Psychiatric Registered Nurse (RN)
Shoal Creek Hospital
12.2019 - 06.2025
Registered Nurse (RN)
Makana Path Detox Center & Suffolk County Mental Health Clinic
05.2017 - 02.2019
ASN - undefined
Suffolk County Community College
Bachelor of Science -
Chamberlain University