Kendall Regional Medical Center - Behavioral Health Specialist Resume Example

Ymeladn C. Eskltcier

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Summary

Skilled Registered Nurse with 14 years practical experience in hospital, primary care environments with strong clinical abilities and a successful career in both Behavioral Health and Addiction Treatment facilities. I am proactive and organized with a passionate commitment to first-rate patient care.
Highly experienced in patient assessment and in monitoring patients' response to the medications indicated for specific treatment and I continuously maintain patient safety with the appropriate interventions related to the nursing diagnoses.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills when dealing with patients, families and other team members, and experienced in ongoing coordination with healthcare team members and the supervision of Clinical Partners.
Committed to the care and treatment of patients of all different ages and medical histories, and established in providing patient and family support, including counseling and education regarding medications, present care plan and continuing treatment.
Chairman of The Unit Practice Committee for 3 years at South Miami Hospital, and a committee member for 6 years. This committee was instrumental in making positive changes that were needed on the unit.

Skills

Critical Thinking
Judgment and Decision Making

Monitoring
Coordination

Time Management
Active Listening

Active Learning
Troubleshooting

Experience

Kendall Regional Medical Center Miami, FL RN, Behavioral Health Apr 2015－Present

Monitor, record, and report symptoms or changes in patients' conditions.

Maintain accurate, detailed reports and records.

Consult and coordinate with healthcare team members to assess, plan, implement, or evaluate patient care plans.

Monitor all aspects of patient care, including diet and physical activity.

Instruct individuals and families on topics such as health education, disease prevention and develop health improvement programs.

Record patients' medical information and vital signs.

Assess patients' mental and physical status based on the presenting symptoms and complaints.

Monitor patients' medication usage and results.

Modify patient treatment plans as indicated by patients' responses and conditions.

Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.

The Watershed Addiction Treatment Program Delray Beach, FL RN, Addiction Treatment Oct 2014－Apr 2015

Monitor, record, and report symptoms or changes in patients' conditions.

Maintain accurate, detailed reports and records.

Record patients' medical information and vital signs.

Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
Monitor patients' medication usage and results.

Direct or supervise less-skilled nursing or healthcare personnel

Consult and coordinate with healthcare team members to assess, plan, implement, or evaluate patient care plans.

Monitor all aspects of patient care, including diet and physical activity.

Instruct individuals on topics such as health education, disease prevention and develop health improvement programs

American Providers Home Health Doral, FL RN, Home Health Care Dec 2013－Oct 2014

Consult and coordinate with healthcare team members to assess, plan, implement, or evaluate patient care plans.

Monitor all aspects of patient care, including diet and physical activity.

Direct or supervise less-skilled nursing or healthcare personnel or supervise a particular unit.

Monitor, record, and report symptoms or changes in patients' conditions.

Maintain accurate, detailed reports and records.

Record patients' medical information and vital signs.

Modify patient treatment plans as indicated by patients' responses and conditions.

Instruct individuals and families on topics such as health education, disease prevention and develop health improvement programs.

Assess the needs of individuals and families to identify potential health or safety problems.

South Miami Hospital South Miami, FL RN, Addiction Treatment Jan 2004－Feb 2013

Monitor, record, and report symptoms or changes in patients' conditions.

Consult and coordinate with healthcare team members to assess, plan, implement, or evaluate patient care plans.
Monitor all aspects of patient care, including diet and physical activity.
Record patients' medical information and vital signs.
Modify patient treatment plans as indicated by patients' responses and conditions.

Maintain accurate, detailed reports and records.
Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
Direct or supervise less-skilled nursing or healthcare personnel or supervise a particular unit.

Prepare patients for and assist with examinations or treatments.
Instruct individuals and families on topics such as health education, disease prevention and develop health improvement programs.

Provide or arrange for training or instruction of auxiliary personnel or students.

Work with individuals, groups, or families to plan or implement programs designed to improve the overall health of communities.

South Miami Hospital South Miami, FL Residential Co-ordinator/Mental Health Counselor Apr 1996－Jan 2004

Collect information about clients through interviews, observation, or tests.
Maintain confidentiality of records relating to clients' treatment.

Assess patients for risk of suicide attempts.

Encourage clients to express their feelings and discuss what is happening in their lives, helping them to develop insight into themselves or their relationships.

Counsel clients or patients, individually or in group sessions, to assist in overcoming dependencies, adjusting to life, or making changes.

Guide clients in the development of skills or strategies for dealing with their problems.
Prepare and maintain all required treatment records and reports.

Act as client advocates to coordinate required services or to resolve emergency problems in crisis situations.

Counsel family members to assist them in understanding, dealing with, or supporting clients or patients.

Plan, organize, or lead structured programs of counseling, work, study, recreation, or social activities for clients.

Learn about new developments in counseling by reading professional literature, attending courses and seminars, or establishing and maintaining contact with other social service agencies.

Education