Experienced registered nurse skilled in patient care, critical thinking, compassion, and communication. Focus on teamwork and collaboration to achieve best possible patient outcomes. Registered nurse with strong background in both medical and psychiatric fields.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Adolescent Psychology
Cambridge Health Alliance
11.2022 - Current
Providing a safe and therapeutic milieu for adolescents experiencing psychiatric crises.
Collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes and ensure unit safety.
Acting quickly to respond to critical situations and leading other team members in safe restraints when necessary.
Registered Nurse, Resource Team
Lahey Hospital and Medical Center
04.2020 - 03.2025
Provided care to patients on various med-surg and step down units including telemetry, orthopedics, neurology, ER holding, and PACU holding as a member of the resource team. Transitioned to new units mid shift and adapted to new assignments and patient populations.
Preceptor to new and experienced nurses as well as acting as charge nurse when necessary.
Served on the Unit Based Council to improve staff satisfaction and patient care. Worked closely with the wound RN as a skin care champ to help prevent and treat hospital acquired pressure injuries.
Direct Care Staff
Northeast Family Institute
02.2017 - 04.2020
Provided a safe and therapeutic space for children and adolescents with trauma histories and mental health diagnoses in a group home setting by using therapeutic communication, de-escalation techniques, and safe restraints when necessary.
Encouraged clients to gain independence with job interview coaching, hygiene techniques, money management, and other activities of daily living.
Assisted clinicians with group therapy bi-weekly as well as with client participation in art therapy and community activities.
Emergency Medical Technician
PrideStar EMS
05.2015 - 05.2018
Transport of emergent and stable patients including ACLS transfers
Thorough and rapid assessments of patients to determine the best plan of care while remaining calm and professional.
Interacted with providers at numerous hospitals and facilities to ensure smooth transition of care and patient outcomes.
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