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
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