Mental Health Registered Nurse
Resume:
Kimberly Mercer
Bakersfield, CA *****
ad7uri@r.postjobfree.com
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Work Experience
Licensed Psychiatric Technician
Wasco State Prison-Wasco, CA
May 2020 to Present
Provide observation of inmate-patient conditions and behaviors, which include but are not limited to self-injurious or suicidal acts or attempts and assaultive behavior. Provision of first aid and/or other nursing interventions in all unit functions, routine and emergency, including management of assaultive behavior. Provide assistance to inmate-patients after a serious incident, which may include suicide or assaultive behavior. Provide nursing care to patients in seclusion and/or restraints such as documenting observations, patient behaviors, vital signs, skin integrity, provide ROM, ensure patient is adequately hydrated and nourished, perform bed baths, and assist patient in voiding while in restraint. Assist Registered Nurse during routine nursing assessment and provision of care on all patients placed in seclusion or restraints. Document observations using the Mental Health Documentation System and appropriate nursing terminology. Facilitate wellness groups. Provide Covid Training and sterile work environment for myself/ co-workers and inmates. Assess inmates for potential suicidal behaviors. Respond to medical codes, provide bls care and transport inmates to higher level of care. Administer emergency medications. Administer daily routine medication and daily treatments as ordered. Licensed Psychiatric Technician
Salinas Valley State Prison-Soledad, CA
August 2019 to December 2019
Provide observation of inmate-patient conditions and behaviors, which include but are not limited to self-injurious or suicidal acts or attempts and assaultive behavior. Provision of first aid and/or other nursing interventions in all unit functions, routine and emergency, including management of assaultive behavior. Provide assistance to inmate-patients after a serious incident, which may include suicide or assaultive behavior. Provide nursing care to patients in seclusion and/or restraints such as documenting observations, patient behaviors, vital signs, skin integrity, provide ROM, ensure patient is adequately hydrated and nourished, perform bed baths, and assist patient in voiding while in restraint. Assist Registered Nurse during routine nursing assessment and provision of care on all patients placed in seclusion or restraints. Document observations using the Mental Health Documentation System and appropriate nursing terminology. Administration of specific components of the unit treatment program, including but not limited to admissions, leisure activities, medication compliance, daily living skills, canteen, property, laundry, and nursing rounds. Participate in program evaluation systems, audits and quality improvement evaluations. Preparation, administration and charting of medication, noting physician’s orders, obtaining lab specimens, taking and recording vital signs. Medication administration task may include administering oral medications and treatments as ordered by physician, hypodermic injections, and any other medical procedures ordered that is required of the individual within the scope of licensure.
Licensed Psychiatric Technician
Wasco State Prison-Wasco, CA
August 2018 to August 2019
Duties Performed: Provide inmate with telepathyiatry. Have inmate escorted to the telepsych area. Set up with telepsych doctor about patients current status, v/s, affect and objective signs and symptoms positive or negative related to his treatment. Communicate with treatment team about in report. Patient education.
Licensed Psychiatric. Technician
Metropolitan State Hospital
January 2010 to May 2018
Address: 11401 Bloomfield Ave
Dates Employed From: 01/29/2010 To: 05/09/2018
Currently Employed? No
Job Title: Licensed Psychiatric. Technician
Duties Performed: Documented all patient information including service plans, treatment report sand progress notes. Quickly responded to crisis situations when severe mental health and behavioral issues arose. Checked facility for open windows, locked doors, malfunctioning smoke detectors and other safety hazards. Tracked client movement on and off the unit by documenting times and destinations of clients. Charted and recorded information in patient charts Documented all patient information including service plans, treatment reports and progress notes. Collaborated closely with treatment team to appropriately coordinate client care services. Interacted with clinical staff and external resources such as school or community personnel. Taught clients anger management techniques, relaxation skills, impulse control, social skills, emotional coping skills and functional living skills .Consulted with psychiatrists about client medication changes, issues with medicine compliance and efficacy of medications.Guided clients in understanding illnesses and treatment plans.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 Reason for
Direct care staff/ Licensed Psychiatric Technician Exodus Urgent Care
June 2007 to March 2010
Duties Performed: Provide care to patients with mental illness. Help with ADL's, provide a safe environment condusive to therapy.
Reason for Leaving: I wanted to expand my skills at the state hospital Direct Care Staff
College Hospital Cerritos
February 2008 to February 2010
Duties Performed: Documented all patient information including service plans, treatment report sand progress notes. Quickly responded to crisis situations when severe mental health and behavioral issues arose. Checked facility for open windows, locked doors, malfunctioning smoke detectors and other safety hazards. Tracked client movement on and off the unit by documenting times and destinations of clients .Charted and recorded information in patient charts Documented all patient information including service plans, treatment reports and progress notes .Collaborated closely with treatment team to appropriately coordinate client care services .Interacted with clinical staff and external resources such as school or community personnel. Taught clients anger management techniques, relaxation skills, impulse control, social skills, emotional coping skills and functional living skills. Consulted with psychiatrists about client medication changes, issues with medicine compliance and efficacy of medications. Guided clients in understanding illnesses and treatment plans. Assisted clients in scheduling home visits and phone calls and monitor effectiveness of these activities .Evaluated patients for psychiatric services and psychotropic medications. Monitored patients prescribed psychotropic medications to assess the Reason for Teaching Assistant
Metropolitan State Hospital
January 2007 to December 2007
Duties Performed: Help assist patients with classroom work. Provide a learning environment while ensuring safety.
Education
Certificate in Nursing/Psychiatric Technician Program Mt San Antonio College - Walnut, CA
June 2007 to December 2009
Skills
• Certified in Dialectable Behavioral Therapy (6 years)
• Medication Administration (10+ years)
• Crisis Intervention (10+ years)
• Experience Administering Injections (10+ years)
• EMR Systems (5 years)
• Nursing (10+ years)
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (10+ years)
• Behavioral Health (10+ years)
• Hospital experience
Certifications and Licenses
BLS Certification
October 2023 to October 2025
CPR Certification
October 2023 to October 2025
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