• Demonstrated expertise in monitoring patients» post-surgical vital signs to ensure their stability and wellbeing • Deep insight into operating equipment such as cardiac monitors and pulse oximeters and quickly diagnosing problems and responding promptly • Proficient in handling pain management by ensuring a thorough comprehension
of pain medications and safe ways
of administering them • Adept at handling patient - controlled analgesia pumps and IVs and epidural anesthesia to ensure patient comfort • Qualified to monitor patients for adverse reactions to anesthesia and pain management medications by employing deep insight into anesthesia and how it affects the human body • Hands - on experience in handling critical care procedures post-surgery to ensure increased patient
safety and comfort • Proven ability to manage post-operative pain by administering pain medication and assisting patients recover from the effects
of anesthesia • Competent at handling patients with post-operative nausea and vomiting by ensuring that steps are taken to ward off respiratory pneumonia and other life threatening conditions • Unmatched ability to
assess patients» conditions in post-surgical environments and implement post-surgical
treatment plans to ensure increased chances
of patient recovery and comfort
Charted and recorded information in client files.Tracked client movement on and off the unit by documenting times and destinations
of clients.Checked facility for open windows, locked doors, malfunctioning smoke detectors and other
safety hazards.Quickly responded to crisis situations when severe mental health and behavioral issues arose.Efficiently gathered information from families and social services agencies to inform development
of treatment plans.Documented all patient information including service plans,
treatment reports and progress notes.Collaborated closely with
treatment team to appropriately coordinate client care services.Developed comprehensive
treatment plans that focused on accurate diagnosis and behavioral
treatment of problems.Consulted with psychiatrists about client medication changes, issues with medicine compliance and efficacy
of medications.Organized
treatment projects that focused on problem solving skills and creative thinking.Referred clients to other programs and community agencies to enhance
treatment processes.Created and reviewed master
treatment and discharge plans for each client.Guided clients in understanding illnesses and
treatment plans.Developed appropriate policies for the identification
of medically - related social and emotional needs
of clients.Assisted clients in scheduling home visits and phone calls and monitored effectiveness
of these activities.Evaluated patients for psychiatric services and psychotropic medications.Monitored patients prescribed psychotropic medications to
assess the medications» effectiveness and side effects.Evaluated patients to determine potential need to transfer to specialized inpatient mental health facilities.Administered medication to patients presenting serious risk
of danger to themselves and others.Conducted psychiatric evaluations and executed medication management for both inpatient and outpatient facilities.Led patients in individual, family, group and marital therapy sessions.Diagnosed mental health, emotional and substance abuse disorders.Recorded comprehensive patient histories and coordinated
treatment plans with multi-disciplinary team members.Consulted with and developed appropriate
treatment and rehabilitation plans for dually diagnosed patients.Referenced and used various therapy techniques, including psychodynamic, family systems, cognitive behavioral and lifespan integration psychotherapy.
Women were
assessed at intake, 12 weeks, and at 3 - and 6 - month follow - up using the Clinician - Administered Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Scale - I (CAPS - I), Structured Clinical Interview for DSM - IV Patient Version (SCID), Addiction Severity Index (ASI), Time Line Follow Back (TLFB), Brief Symptom Inventory (BSI),
Treatment Services Review (TSR), Client Satisfaction Questionnaire (CSQ), End -
of -
Treatment Questionnaire, Evaluation
of Treatment Interview, and the Seeking
Safety Adherence Scale.