Registered Staff Nur...
Aptos, CaliforniaA highly skilled, compassionate, empathetic nursing professional dedicated to providing exceptional care, and with helping and supporting patients with chronic chemical dependency issues and patients with acute and chronic psychiatric needs.
Skilled in conducting physical examinations Medication administration expert
Health and wellness expertise BAC screening/drug screen collection
Psych and mental health care proficiency Broad medical terminology knowledge
Committed to compliance reporting Culturally sensitive Strong medical ethic
Enthusiastic caregiver
Performs initial and on-going physical assessment according to accepted standards of nursing practice.
Assesses plans and evaluates patient care needs.
Carries out physician orders.
Administers prescribed medications, changes dressings, cleans wounds, monitors vital signs.
Participates in treatment team conferences to assist in planning and revising goals, objectives and interventions appropriate to the age-related and problem-specific needs of each patient.
Implements nursing plan of care for assigned patients and conducts and/or co-leads group therapy sessions for patients.
Evaluates patient's response to interventions and revises nursing plan of care as needed.
Collaborates with the treatment team to revise goals, objectives and interventions appropriate to the changes in patient status.
Monitors, records and communicates patient condition as appropriate utilizing computerized documentation systems.
Instructs and educates patients and families.Assesses and coordinates patient's discharge planning needs with members of the healthcare team.
Provides age and culturally appropriate care.
Orients and mentors new staff members.
Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required.
Performs initial and on-going physical and psychosocial assessment according to accepted standards of nursing practice.
Assesses plans and evaluates patient care needs.
Carries out physician orders.Administers prescribed medications, changes dressings, cleans wounds, monitors vital signs.
Participates in treatment team conferences to assist in planning and revising goals, objectives and interventions appropriate to the age-related and problem-specific needs of each patient.
Implements nursing plan of care for assigned patients and conducts and/or co-leads group therapy sessions for patients.
Evaluates patient's response to interventions and revises nursing plan of care as needed.
Collaborates with the treatment team to revise goals, objectives and interventions appropriate to the changes in patient status.
Monitors, records and communicates patient condition as appropriate utilizing computerized documentation systems.
Instructs and educates patients and families.
Assesses and coordinates patient's discharge planning needs with members of the healthcare team.
Provides age and culturally appropriate care.Orients and mentors new staff members.
Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required.
Initiates and completes initial nursing assessment at time of patient admission.
Provides individual and group therapy on topics, issues and concerns relating to nursing discipline.
Documents client progress/regress according to established policies and procedures.
Supervises and instructs patients in medication administration, including the preparation and giving of injections as ordered by doctor.
Demonstrates knowledge of medication actions, side effects and contraindications.
Collects and records data in a comprehensive, accurate and systematic manner.
Record patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in medical records.
Sound, ethical and independent decision-making ability consistent with medical protocols.
Disciplined, energetic employee who quickly establishes rapport with patients and colleagues.
Performs all tasks with a patient-centered focus while seeking opportunities for improvement of processes and treatments.
Provide education to patients on detox and withdrawal, medications, addiction, recovery, coping skills and community resources, health promotion, sustaining a therapeutic environment, treatment implementation, and chemical dependency education for patients.
Demonstrating leadership skills, enforcing adherence to safety protocols, and maintaining a calm and productive unit.
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