Patrice Howard

Admit patients to observation unit to receive physical and mental care. Collaborate with nurses, physicians, and patient care technicians to provide holistic care.

Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs. Preceptor for new nurses to the unit

Perform Initial Contact Assessments for clients seeking waivers through the Community Assistance for Disabled Individuals program. Assessments performed in home or clients' residence to determine need for community services.

Performed clinical tasks for patients on a Medical/Surgical unit for patients of various ages. Provided medication and assessed physical and mental status. Worked in collaboration with nurses, certified nursing assistants, physicians and administrative staff to provide individual patient care.

Assessed individuals' need for psychological services in a correctional setting. Assisted patients with psychological or emotional problems on acute unit. Worked with physicians, nurses and security to ensure appropriate behavior for patients on the unit.

Maintain files for asylum cases. Contacted other immigration offices to locate files for asylum hearings. Responded to requests for files from other immigration offices