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Almansour K. Adawi

Naperville

Summary

I am a compassionate licensed RN with the goal of obtaining a mental health nurse position in the healthcare industry, where I can utilize my past and present skills and develop new and challenging responsibilities.

Experienced Psychiatric Registered Nurse Supervisor with a strong background in coordinating patient care and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Managed restraint and seclusion events, overseeing documentation to enhance patient safety and adherence to protocols. Conducted admission audits to verify clinical completeness while collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to facilitate safe patient transitions. Demonstrated effective crisis intervention skills, providing education on de-escalation techniques and maintaining a therapeutic environment for patients.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education

Work History

PRN Psychiatric Registered Nurse Supervisor

Lake Behavioral Hospital
Waukegan
02.2025 - Current

• Coordinate and oversee restraint and seclusion events in accordance with regulatory and organizational standards.

• Ensure complete and timely documentation for restraints, seclusions, manual holds, and patient falls to maintain compliance and patient safety.

• Conduct admission audits to verify accuracy, regulatory adherence, and clinical completeness.

• Manage daily staffing coordination, adjusting assignments to meet census and acuity demands.

• Assign and direct staff during behavioral code escalations to ensure rapid, organized response.

• Educate registered nurses and mental health technicians on restraint protocols, de-escalation standards, and documentation requirements.

• Collaborate closely with the intake department to facilitate safe patient transitions from admission to inpatient units.

• Perform nurse-to-nurse handoff communication to ensure continuity of care and accurate clinical information transfer.

• Monitor compliance with safety policies and provide real-time corrective guidance when standards are not met.

• Support a therapeutic and secure environment by reinforcing crisis intervention best practices.

PRN Psychiatric Registered Nurse

Lake Behavioral Hospital
Waukegan
10.2023 - Current
  • Administered comprehensive psychiatric care to patients, enhancing treatment adherence and improving overall patient outcomes.
  • Conducted thorough assessments and evaluations, identifying patient needs and facilitating timely interventions for optimal care.
  • Monitored patient progress and adjusted treatment strategies as needed, contributing to improved mental health stability and recovery.
  • Utilized electronic health records to document patient care and treatment plans, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and improving efficiency.
  • Administered medications as prescribed, monitored patients for side effects and reactions to medications.
  • Responded promptly and appropriately to emergency situations using critical thinking skills while maintaining composure under pressure.

Volunteer Teen Counselor

Mosque Foundation Community Center
Bridgeview
07.2021 - Current
  • Advocated for at-risk youth individuals and promoted helpful resources and programs to foster progress.
  • Counseled individual youth and small groups on presenting needs and concerns.
  • Improved children's behavior through coping skills and other therapeutic interventions.

Registered Nurse

Team Select Home Care, Pediatric Patient Care
Oak Brook
05.2023 - 11.2023
  • Provide skilled nursing care to pediatric patients in a home care setting
  • Administer medications, perform IV flushes, and provide necessary medical treatments
  • Responsible for tracheostomy care and suctioning procedures
  • Collaborate with the patient's family and healthcare team to ensure the best possible care and support
  • Monitor the patient's condition, progress, and response to treatments
  • Maintain accurate patient records and documentation.
  • Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
  • Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.

Registered Nurse Extern

Loretto Hospital Behavioral Health
Chicago
12.2022 - 11.2023
  • Monitored patients prescribed psychotropic medications to assess medications' effectiveness and side effects.
  • Handled vital sign monitoring, medication administration, and patient behavior assessments.
  • Collaborated with prescribing professionals to get patients the necessary medications.
  • Documented all medications administered to mental health patients, following instructions from physicians and healthcare providers.
  • Tracked client movement on and off the unit by documenting the times and destinations of clients.
  • Responded to emergencies with speed, expertise, and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support, and life-saving interventions.
  • Administered oral, IV, and intramuscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
  • Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors, and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
  • Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.

Psych Registered Nurse

Metropolitan Behavioral Associates
Chicago
12.2022 - 10.2023
  • Collaborate with physicians regarding patient progress towards the outcome attainment and assist physician during treatment/examination of patient and process orders.
  • Work closely with all health care providers to facilitate and coordinate efficient, effective, and quality healthcare.
  • Provide therapeutic and administrative services necessary for the care of the patient, in support of HCA ethical principles and values.
  • Evaluate patient's signs and symptoms; and record and report results.
  • Communicate effectively and maintain therapeutic relationships with patients, families, physicians, and staff.
  • Assessing, planning, implementing, evaluating, and documenting all aspects of patient care.
  • Provide psychiatric nursing services under the direction of the Psychiatrist.

Supported Living Assistant

Clearbrook
Arlington Heights
09.2009 - 01.2023
  • Helped clients stay happy and healthy by providing mental and emotional support.
  • Dressed, groomed and fed patients with limited physical abilities to support basic needs.
  • Provided close monitoring and observation of at-risk patients.
  • Monitored client behaviors and emotional states, reporting concerns to case manager and documenting information in files.
  • Preserved patient dignity and rights and demonstrated sensitivity to cultural diversity.
  • Identified and addressed individual mental health challenges to support patients.
  • Conducted or assisted in treatment and rehabilitation of mental health patients by performing basic assessment procedures.
  • Influenced patients' behavior with interaction, counseling or instruction.
  • Administered oral medications following physician's prescriptions and instructions.

Student Nurse

Stony Brook Addictions Clinic
Wheaton
09.2022 - 11.2022
  • Maintained clinical documentation for each case with detailed and timely updates.
  • Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress, and medication side effects.
  • Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
  • Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
  • Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain and optimize patient outcomes.

Student Nurse

Wheaton Care Center Residential Psych Facility
Wheaton
02.2022 - 05.2022
  • Documented all medications administered to mental health patients, following instructions from physicians and healthcare providers.
  • Monitored patients prescribed psychotropic medications to assess medications' effectiveness and side effects.
  • Handled vital sign monitoring, medication administration and patient behavior assessments.
  • Tracked client movement on and off unit by documenting times and destinations of clients.
  • Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
  • Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
  • Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.

Student Nurse

Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital
Geneva
12.2021 - 03.2022
  • Advocated for patients and families
  • Conducted medication administration and analyzed patients for reactions or side effects
  • Managed safety precautions in a hospital setting
  • Developed and managed nursing care plans and instructed patients in proper education on care.

Community Involvement Peer Mentoring Program
Mentor
08.2021 - 11.2021
  • Delivered resources to new nursing students to guide them through the program
  • Contributed to teaching time management and prioritization.

Student Nurse

Loyola University Medical Center
Maywood
07.2021 - 09.2021
  • Operated under the direction of licensed nursing professionals and pursued opportunities to learn new skills.
  • Documented information about patient care, vitals, and condition markers in the computer system.
  • Observed and communicated patient condition changes to the registered nurse on duty.
  • Completed clinical work in different units to achieve degree standards and build nursing knowledge.
  • Monitored patient status and reported updates to senior medical staff.
  • I read and understood the patient assignment list and reviewed charts to check for particular conditions.
  • Investigated diagnoses to learn more about the mechanism, action, peak, and onset.
  • Delivered culturally sensitive care to unit patients for optimal outcomes.
  • Obtained laboratory specimens using phlebotomy skills to complete venous and finger-stick blood draws.
  • Administered oral, IV, and intramuscular medications and monitored patient reactions.

Student Nurse

Glen Oaks Hospital/Behavioral Health
Glendale Heights
12.2020 - 02.2021
  • Administered oral, IV, and intramuscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
  • Tracked client movement on and off the unit by documenting the times and destinations of clients.
  • Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
  • Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before patient administration.
  • Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in understandable terminology.
  • Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.

Volunteer

Young Hearts for Life
Addison
12.2019
  • Performed EKG screening for children and adolescents
  • Monitored for cardiac abnormalities
  • Provided comfort and information on healthy habits.

Education

Doctor of Nursing Practice - Psychiatric Nursing

Rush University College Of Nursing
Chicago, IL
02.2022 - 02.2026

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Purdue University
Northwest

BLS (Basic Life Support) CPR/AED -

Associates - Applied Science, Nursing

College of DuPage

Vaccine Drive Volunteer -

College of DuPage Covid

Skills

  • Crisis Prevention Intervention Certification
  • Behavioral and Mental Healthcare
  • Crisis Intervention and Management
  • Evidence-Based Practice (EBP)
  • Family Relations
  • Intake Assessment
  • Mental Health Assessment
  • Nursing Plan of Care
  • Patient Redirection and de-escalation
  • Patient Safety
  • Reporting and Documentation
  • Team Collaboration
  • Therapeutic Communication and Intervention
  • Culturally-Sensitive Care
  • Bilingual in English and Arabic
  • Licensed RN
  • HIPAA Education
  • Direct and Indirect Patient Care
  • ADL Assistance
  • Epic EHR Management
  • Patient care coordination
  • Restraint protocols
  • Seclusion management
  • Compliance monitoring
  • Emergency response
  • Nurse-to-nurse handoff
  • Crisis intervention
  • Staffing coordination
  • Behavioral code management
  • Staff education

Timeline

PRN Psychiatric Registered Nurse Supervisor

Lake Behavioral Hospital
02.2025 - Current

PRN Psychiatric Registered Nurse

Lake Behavioral Hospital
10.2023 - Current

Registered Nurse

Team Select Home Care, Pediatric Patient Care
05.2023 - 11.2023

Registered Nurse Extern

Loretto Hospital Behavioral Health
12.2022 - 11.2023

Psych Registered Nurse

Metropolitan Behavioral Associates
12.2022 - 10.2023

Student Nurse

Stony Brook Addictions Clinic
09.2022 - 11.2022

Doctor of Nursing Practice - Psychiatric Nursing

Rush University College Of Nursing
02.2022 - 02.2026

Student Nurse

Wheaton Care Center Residential Psych Facility
02.2022 - 05.2022

Student Nurse

Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital
12.2021 - 03.2022

Community Involvement Peer Mentoring Program
08.2021 - 11.2021

Volunteer Teen Counselor

Mosque Foundation Community Center
07.2021 - Current

Student Nurse

Loyola University Medical Center
07.2021 - 09.2021

Student Nurse

Glen Oaks Hospital/Behavioral Health
12.2020 - 02.2021

Volunteer

Young Hearts for Life
12.2019

Supported Living Assistant

Clearbrook
09.2009 - 01.2023

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Purdue University

BLS (Basic Life Support) CPR/AED -

Associates - Applied Science, Nursing

College of DuPage

Vaccine Drive Volunteer -

College of DuPage Covid
Almansour K. Adawi