Zakiyah Harper-Brown
Chicago
Summary
Diligent psychiatric nurse with robust background in psychiatric nursing. Provided compassionate care, managing patient treatment plans effectively and facilitating mental health recovery. Demonstrated crisis intervention and therapeutic communication skills in high-stress environments.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Psych Registered Nurse
Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center
Chicago, IL
03.2024 - 07.2025
- Administered medication and monitored patient responses to ensure safety and effectiveness.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to identify patients' mental health needs and risks.
- Utilized therapeutic communication techniques to establish rapport and support patient engagement.
- Implemented crisis intervention strategies to de-escalate high-risk situations effectively.
- Educated patients and families on mental health conditions, treatment options, and coping strategies.
- Enhanced therapeutic communication skills by actively listening and empathizing with patients during their recovery process.
Behavioral Health Technician
Elgin Mental Health Facility
Chicago, IL
06.2021 - 02.2024
- Monitored patient behavior and progress, ensuring adherence to treatment plans.
- Documented patient interactions and observations accurately in electronic health records.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance overall patient care quality.
- Trained new staff on facility protocols and best practices for patient engagement.
- Conducted regular safety checks, maintaining a secure environment for patients and staff.
- Conducted client rounds to check on residents.
- Delivered compassionate care under challenging circumstances, consistently demonstrating resilience and adaptability when faced with unexpected obstacles or setbacks in patient progress.
- Provided crisis intervention services, successfully de-escalating situations and ensuring patient safety.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Northwestern College
Chicago, IL08-2023
Skills
- Mental health evaluation
- Outpatient mental health services
- Suicide risk assessment
- Inpatient psychiatric care
- Behavioral assessment
- Psychiatric medication administration
- Child and adolescent psychiatry
- Psychosocial rehabilitation
Timeline
Psych Registered Nurse
Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center
03.2024 - 07.2025
Behavioral Health Technician
Elgin Mental Health Facility
06.2021 - 02.2024
Associate of Science - Nursing
Northwestern College