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Kaylee H. Berstler

Johns Island,SC

Summary

Almost 3 years of experience in behavioral health and ECT. Proactively collects and records clinical data within the scope of practice while providing a positive interpersonal relationship with patients, families, and facility personnel. Maintains an emotionally and physically safe environment for patients to feel welcome and comfortable. Provides high quality, evidence-based care with the healthcare team concurrent with patient privacy and confidentiality.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse - Brain Stimulation Services

Medical University Of South Carolina
01.2025 - Current
  • Monitors vital signs, patient reactions to medications and assesses orientation status
  • Carefully documents findings in EPIC flowsheets
  • Performs chest port access/de-access using sterile technique
  • Conducts consultations for new and potential patients (past medical history, allergies, med reconciliation, etc.)
  • Handles prior insurance authorizations and follow-up reviews for ECT
  • Knowledgeable about medications given during ECT as well as psychotropic medications
  • Provides education and emotional support to patients and their families during the treatment course
  • Collaborates with other members of the healthcare team throughout the ECT process
  • Maintains a safe and therapeutic environment

Registered Nurse - Child/Adolescent Psychiatry

Wellspan Philhaven Inpatient Hospital
12.2022 - 09.2024
  • Serves on a team of 3-5 nurses for 30+ patients, ages 4-18
  • Completes daily mental health assessments, utilizing therapeutic communication and different strategies to maintain patient safety, and familiarity and daily administration of psychiatric medications
  • Utilizes de-escalation during intense situations and being involved in behavioral emergencies (obtaining orders from the doctors, restraints/seclusions, emergency medication administration)
  • Advocates for patient’s needs and maintains communication with legal guardians regarding patient care (status updates, when significant events occur, obtaining medication consents)
  • Completes new admissions, discharges, and lab draws
  • Uses direct communication to relay information to treatment teams (consists of psychiatrist, therapist, RNCCs)
  • Floats to different units and works with different patient populations (adult/extended acute) as needed
  • Uplifts, educates, and allows peers to debrief about events

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing (BSN), Psychology Minor

Indiana University of Pennsylvania
05.2022

Skills

  • Registered Nurse License #279628, SC Board of Nursing
  • Registered Nurse License #766564, PA Board of Nursing
  • Basic Life Support (BLS), American Red Cross, Exp 1/2027
  • Wellspan Nurse Residency Program
  • Electronic Health Record Systems (EPIC) - Computer skills

Certification

  • Registered Nurse License #279628, SC Board of Nursing
  • Registered Nurse License #766564, PA Board of Nursing
  • Basic Life Support (BLS), American Red Cross, Exp. 1/2027

TEAM EXPERIENCE

  • Member of Wellspan System Restraint Committee
  • Works alongside unit manager to represent Wellspan Philhaven and ensure a safe environment for both patients and staff
  • Shares restraint experiences in behavioral health to larger group
  • Participates in discussions about updated procedures and policies
  • Fill-In Preceptor
  • Orients newly hired nurses to the unit during cross-training days
  • Educates on standard and unit policies and procedures
  • Provides support and guidance

Timeline

Registered Nurse - Brain Stimulation Services

Medical University Of South Carolina
01.2025 - Current

Registered Nurse - Child/Adolescent Psychiatry

Wellspan Philhaven Inpatient Hospital
12.2022 - 09.2024

Bachelor of Science - Nursing (BSN), Psychology Minor

Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Kaylee H. Berstler