Jenna Paynter
Canton
Summary
Compassionate Psychiatric Registered Nurse with experience in providing high-quality mental health care to diverse patient populations. Strengths include crisis intervention, therapeutic communication, and effective collaboration with multidisciplinary teams. In previous roles, contributed to improved patient outcomes through proactive identification of treatment needs and implementation of individualized care plans.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Cambridge Health Alliance
Somerville
10.2023 - Current
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to treatment plans.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team to develop individualized care strategies.
- Conducted mental health assessments to evaluate patient needs and risks.
- Implemented therapeutic interventions and supported patients in coping strategies.
- Documented patient progress and maintained accurate medical records.
- Participated in crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques as needed.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions to promote peer support and communication skills.
- Administered medications according to physician orders.
- Assessed client responses to medication regimes and reported any adverse reactions.
- Coached clients on healthy coping skills such as relaxation techniques or stress management strategies.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Coordinated patient admissions, transfers, and discharges efficiently.
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure optimal patient care and safety.
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
Boston Medical Center
Boston
08.2022 - 10.2023
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team.
- Assisted in patient education regarding post-operative care and recovery.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive care plans.
- Documented patient progress and interventions in electronic health records.
- Administered treatments, therapies, and medication according to prescribed methods and protocols.
- Conducted specified laboratory tests to help detect conditions and determine diagnosis.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
Simmons University
Boston, MA05-2027
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Curry College
Milton, MA05-2022
Skills
- Therapeutic communication
- Medication administration
- Patient assessment
- Crisis intervention
- Mental health advocacy
- Clinical documentation
- Safety planning
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
- Suicide prevention
- Family education
- Patient education
- Effective communication
Certification
BLS (RQI Verified ) - 12/2027
Timeline
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Cambridge Health Alliance
10.2023 - Current
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
Boston Medical Center
08.2022 - 10.2023
Master of Science - Nursing
Simmons University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Curry College