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
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