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Rachel Allen

Rushville,IL

Summary

Adept Registered Nurse with a proven track record at Blessing Hospital and Culbertson Memorial Hospital, specializing in psychiatric care and patient assessments. Excelled in compassionate caregiving and de-escalation techniques, significantly improving patient outcomes. Demonstrated exceptional team collaboration and active listening skills, ensuring high-quality patient care and safety. Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse

Sarah D Culbertson Memorial Hospital
01.2022 - Current
  • Provided therapeutic crisis intervention techniques when necessary to de-escalate potentially harmful situations involving patients or staff members.
  • Assisted in calming patients using recognized best practice techniques with help from assistants and guards.
  • Delivered education on mental health conditions, coping strategies, and relapse prevention methods to patients and their families.
  • Assessed and reported changes in patients'' mental status, working closely with the treatment team to appropriately adjust care plans.
  • Completed pre-admission screenings and physical and mental health assessments for psychiatric patients.
  • Partnered with social workers, counselors and doctors to develop plans of care.
  • Established strong rapport with patients and families by listening empathetically, providing emotional support, and addressing concerns promptly.
  • Assisted in the development of individualized care plans that incorporated evidence-based practices and considered each patient''s unique needs.

Registered Nurse

Blessing Hospital
06.2020 - 01.2022
  • Explained useful coping methods to relieve depression and anxiety.
  • Performed patient assessments to monitor expected response to medications, altering treatment plans as needed.
  • Provided direct quality care to patients by monitoring, recording and evaluating psychiatric conditions.
  • Conducted therapy for mentally ill patients in group and individual settings to assist patients in achieving normalcy.
  • Administered medication and treatments to patients to observe and record responses.
  • Oversaw care of suicidal patients and acted swiftly to reduce risk of harm to themselves or others.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Schuyler Counseling And Mental Health Services
06.2016 - 05.2020
  • Care for patients in home health setting
  • Assisted patients with ADL's, such as bathing, prepping food, cleaning patients homes, and taking patients to doctors appointments

Education

Diploma RN - Registered Nurse

Graham Hospital School of Nursing
Canton, IL
05.2020

Associate of Science - Health Sciences

Spoon River College
Canton, IL
05.2020

High School Diploma -

Rushville Industry High School
Rushville, IL
05.2016

Skills

  • De-escalation Techniques
  • Active Listening
  • Patient Observation
  • Discharge Plan Development
  • Medication Education
  • Compassionate Caregiving
  • Team Collaboration
  • Patient Assessments

Accomplishments

  • Charting - Developed and organized charts for all new and current patients, routinely updating information for physician reference.
  • Ensured charting accuracy through precise documentation.
  • Patient Care - Delivered compassionate care that exceeded hospital requirements. Successfully provided quality care to geriatric patients in the behavioral health environment.

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Sarah D Culbertson Memorial Hospital
01.2022 - Current

Registered Nurse

Blessing Hospital
06.2020 - 01.2022

Certified Nursing Assistant

Schuyler Counseling And Mental Health Services
06.2016 - 05.2020

Diploma RN - Registered Nurse

Graham Hospital School of Nursing

Associate of Science - Health Sciences

Spoon River College

High School Diploma -

Rushville Industry High School
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