Registered Nurse, BSN | Behavioral Health Specialist | 6 Years Acute Psychiatric Experience
Springfield, Pennsylvania, United States
Mercy Health - Springfield Regional
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About
Passionate behavioral health RN with 6 years of experience in acute psychiatric care. Experienced in crisis intervention, suicide risk assessment, and therapeutic communication. Strong advocate for patient-centered care and evidence-based behavioral health practices. Proficient in Epic EMR. Currently seeking new opportunities to advance my clinical career in a collaborative mental health setting.
Experience
Registered Nurse — Behavioral Health Unit
Mercy Health - Springfield Regional
Mar 2021 — Present · 5 yrs
Lead nurse on 24-bed acute psychiatric unit. Manage medication administration, crisis intervention, and patient assessments. Precept new graduate nurses. Participate in multidisciplinary treatment team meetings.
Staff Nurse — Medical-Surgical
Penn Medicine - Chester County Hospital
Jun 2019 — Feb 2021 · 1 yr 9 mos
Provided direct patient care on a 32-bed med-surg unit. Developed strong assessment and time management skills. Transitioned to behavioral health after discovering passion during psych clinical rotation.