Gina Lein
Hinckley
Summary
Dependable Registered Nurse with expertise in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at Mercy Medical Center's inpatient unit. Throughout my years at Mercy, I have worked with different patient populations, including chronic adults, geriatrics, and the partial hospital program. I've developed the ability to handle crisis situations and advocate for patients in difficult situations. Facilitated group therapy sessions, providing patient education to improve patient outcomes. Skilled in communication and time management, and committed to patient care.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Child/Adolescent Psychiatry
Mercy Medical Center Hospital
Aurora
04.2011 - Current
- Collaborated with psychiatrists, therapists, and healthcare workers to create personalized treatment plans.
- Delivered essential support in critical situations for both patients and their families.
- Provided education on medication management.
- Managed both admission and discharge tasks.
- Administered medications and monitored for adverse reactions.
- Served as charge nurse, handling challenging unit scenarios.
- Responsible for precepting new orientees on the unit.
- Facilitated group sessions and delivered patient education.
- Observed patient conditions and communicated findings to physicians.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Aurora University
Aurora, IL05-2010
Skills
- Medication administration
- Patient assessment
- Treatment planning
- Crisis intervention
- Group therapy
- Patient education
- Patient advocacy
- Time management
- Effective communication
- Effective De-escalation Methods
- Certified in CPI
- Basic Life Support Certification
Certification
- State of Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Registered Professional Nurse License No 041.385797 Expires 5/31/26
- Basic Life Support (CPR and AED) Expires 6/30/26
- CPI Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Expires 11/30/25
Accomplishments
- 2009 inducted into Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society
- Nominated for a DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses 3/2021
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Child/Adolescent Psychiatry
Mercy Medical Center Hospital
04.2011 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Aurora University