A Psychiatric Charge Nurse is in charge of a specific ward at the healthcare facility or hospital. Apart from caring for Psychiatric patients, these nurses supervise staff and ensure that everything runs smoothly during the shift. Essential roles and responsibilities are listed on the Psychiatric Charge Nurse Resume as – recording patient’s medical records and monitoring vital signs, supervising nursing staff and monitoring the needs, coordinating daily administrative duties, including schedules, nursing assignments, and patient care; overseeing patient admissions, transfers, and discharges; mentoring and training new staff and providing support and guidance to all staff members; liaising with doctors and administrators and communicating any protocol changes to staff; ensuring compliance with all health and safety regulations; recording and maintaining accurate reports, and identifying issues and emergencies and responding efficiently.
Summary of skills that highlight a resume are – prior experience in a healthcare facility, excellent leadership skills, good communication, and organisational skills, compassion with sound judgement, proficiency in MS Office, and the ability to handle stress and work shifts. A bachelor’s degree in nursing and a license as a registered nurse are crucial.
Headline : Seeking a position in progressive, psychiatric and medical treatment of acute and chronically ill patients. Excel in staff management, QA evaluations, therapeutic psychiatric treatment, conflict resolution, mediation, de-escalation of mental health patients in crisis, and preservation of staff and patient dignity and respect.
Planned, assigned, and reviewed work of nursing staff and mental health technicians.
Obtained history and physicals, lab specimens, EKGs, and phlebotomy procedures.
Assisted medical physician staff and psychiatrists with exams.
Developed discharge plans.
Maintained charts and logs.
Observed and triaged patients on a daily basis.
Identified, interpreted, and documented physical and emotional status and/or patterns, such as assaultive or suicidal behavior.
Assisted in formulating a diagnosis and developing, implementing and adjusting individualized patient treatment plans based on observations.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Executive
Education
ASN In Psychiatric Nursing
Psychiatric Charge Nurse Resume
Summary : Psychiatric Nurse with 8 years of psychiatric nursing experience in acute inpatient settings, ensuring high standards of culturally competent care for wide variety of patients with diverse needs.
Oversaw an acute 18 bed locked unit, including 5-7 staff members, while maintaining a safe and structured milieu, delivering high quality and compassionate treatment in a volatile environment.
Performed regular nursing duties such as patient care while acting as a manager and completing administration tasks.
Applied de-escalation techniques to help patients manage their emotions and behavior.
Encouraged patient participation in groups, one to one, and group therapy sessions.
Ensured the correct administration of medicine, including injections.
Monitored and documented the results for treatment.
Attended and participation in the multidisciplinary treatment team.
Assumed the role of instructor and preceptor.
Experience
10+ Years
Level
Senior
Education
MS Of Nursing
Psychiatric Charge Nurse Resume
Summary : Efficient charge nurse identifying nursing needs and assigning duties accordingly. Goal-oriented with a history of meeting and exceeding established goals and objectives. Strong motivation with excellent communication skills. Possess interdisciplinary leadership skills to carry out quality initiatives.
Skills : Computers, Telecommuting, Utilization Management, Case Management.
Description :
Communicated with staff, patients, patient families, upper management, and inter-departmental.
Managed the flow of patient admissions and discharges.
Documented accurately patients behaviors, assessments, interventions, and outcomes.
Flexed staff to meet the volume and acuity needs.
Prepared patients for procedures.
Created/maintained a healing and safe environment.
Precepted new employees, coaching and mentoring unit staff.
Participated in real/mock codes Use of copy, fax, phone, pager, computer Superuser with EPIC, PYXIS, and time cards Urinary catheter champion.
Experience
10+ Years
Level
Senior
Education
MSN
Psychiatric Charge Nurse Resume
Objective : To secure a position as a Psychiatric Charge Nurse with an organization that is dedicated to offering consistent, quality care in a positive environment.
Skills : Nursing And Leadership/Management.
Description :
Monitored of the patient with multiple comorbidity.
Educated the patient and their families, providing group therapy daily.
Included the admission and discharge of patients, weekly team staffing, and discharge planning.
Rounded with the physicians and the notification of abnormal findings.
Medication administration and monitoring, wound care and various other treatments.
Supervised over the LPN and the Mental Health Techs.
Worked closely with the administrative staff on performance improvement and other quality issues.
Had over two years of full time psychiatric nursing experience.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Executive
Education
Associate
Psychiatric Charge Nurse Resume
Summary : Psychiatric Charge Nurse is responsible for clinical, skill and safety assessments of patients with mental health issues. This includes working with psychiatrists, psychologists and social workers to develop a treatment plan that is safe and effective.
Coordinated and implemented care for a 24-bed adult psychiatric unit.
Responsible for emergency crisis interventions.
Well-developed communication skills demonstrated to de-escalate hostile and threatening behaviors.
Skilled in observation, assessment, treatment planning, evaluation, and charting of patient treatment and progress for psychiatric and substance abuse patients.
Experienced in care planning and discharge planning.
Experienced with voluntary and involuntary admissions.
Demonstrated through interact with patients, physicians, and the multi-disciplinary team.
Experience
7-10 Years
Level
Management
Education
Bachelor Of Science
Psychiatric Charge Nurse Resume
Objective : Desire to be a part of a team of caring medical professionals who are determined to improve the quality of life to those whom we serve.
Worked with individuals, families, and groups to assess mental health needs, develop diagnoses and plans, implements and evaluates nursing care.
Designed and implemented programs that foster mental health, assess dysfunction, assist individuals to regain or improve their coping abilities, and prevent further disability.
Monitored patients undergoing detoxification from alcohol and drugs.
Assisted in planning, providing, and evaluating comprehensive mental health services.
Identified community resources and guides individuals and families in their use.
Supported, conducted, and used nursing research to improve health care delivery.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Executive
Education
Crisis Intervention And Prevention
Psychiatric Charge Nurse Resume
Objective : Psychiatric Charge Nurse (PCN) is responsible for the care of patients who require psychiatric evaluation, treatment, and monitoring.
Skills : Fast Learner, Administration and Management.
Description :
Cared for psychiatric patients of all ages in the mental health hospital settings and in drug and alcohol rehabilitation settings.
Participated in both the planning and implementation of individual patient treatment plans.
Assessed and reported physical or behavioral signs and changes.
Dealing with challenging behavior and the administration of psychiatric medication.
Provided a safe, comfortable and therapeutic patient environment.
Initiated and evaluated patient and/or family education.
Collected, analyzed, and interpreted data and obtain information from healthcare members Document actual and potential nursing diagnoses.
Experience
0-2 Years
Level
Entry Level
Education
Master In Nursing
Psychiatric Charge Nurse Resume
Objective : Psychiatric Charge Nurse is responsible for the patient care and management of patients with severe mental illness. Communicating effectively with patients and their families regarding the diagnosis, treatment, care plan, and recovery process.
Supervised psychiatric technologists, Charting, Medication, Care of Chemically Dependent patients with severe psychosis.
Provided home care to clients in the comfort of their home.
In various counties across Kentucky, under the supervision of their Doctors.
Provided professional, passionate, quality care and support to them and their families.
Responsible for the admission and discharge of clients at nursing facilities with in Hopkinsville and surrounding counties.
Assessed significant Mental status changes Medication Management Admit.
Discharged clients Recertification as needed Medication recommendations Wound assessment and care with recommendations.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Junior
Education
LPN In Nursing
Psychiatric Charge Nurse Resume
Objective : Seeking a full-time Psychiatric Charge Nurse position in health care with opportunities for learning and growing as a health care professional.
Skills : Electronic Medical Records.
Description :
Contracted nursing care for a 35-bed adult psychiatric unit.
Coordinated and implemented care for psychiatric and substance abuse patients.
Intervened as liaison between patients, families, physicians, and medical staff.
Dealt with problem-solving and complaint resolutions for patients, families, and the multi-disciplinary team.
Provided direct management of 6 - 8 nursing staff and other ancillary staff assigned to the unit.
Monitored the medication and treatment of patients diagnosed with psychiatric and mental illnesses.
Performed admission assessments and discharges planning on psychiatric patients, administering medications and treatments, and participated in crisis interventions.
Consulted with Psychiatrist on Duty for orders when client medical status changed or situation presented to make referrals to more appropriate level of care as required.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Executive
Education
Medical Administrative Assistant
Psychiatric Charge Nurse Resume
Summary : Psychiatric Charge Nurse (PCN) is a member of the critical care team that serves as a liaison between the primary care physician and the patient and family members. The PCN provides round-the-clock care to patients, primarily in the hospital environment, but may also be called upon by physicians to provide outpatient services or refer patients for treatment outside of hospital.
Skills : <div>Attitude and confidence, Teamwork, Networking.</div>
Description :
Provided assessment, treatment planning, and coordination of psychiatric services.
Conducted psychiatric assessments of patients under our direction.
Advised patients and families on their rights and responsibilities in relation to their health care needs.
Maintained confidentiality of patient information; refer individuals with mental illness to appropriate resources when needed.
Provided social workers with case management services as well as follow up with patients after discharge from hospital or other medical facilities.
Assisted in developing treatment plans for individuals with mental illness, including development of individualized treatment plans based on patient characteristics and initial diagnosis.
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