Mental Health Nurse Resume Examples

Adept Mental Health Nurse possessing in-depth knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis and treatment. Responsible self-starter who communicates well and is dedicated to improving the well-being of clients. Comfortable working autonomously or in a team-based setting.

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CPR, First Aid, and ALS Certifications Current

• Assist in developing appropriate treatment and rehabilitation plans for dually diagnosed patients.
• Help diagnose mental health, emotional, and substance abuse disorders.
• Execute appropriate risk assessment and mitigation strategies.
• Administer medication to patients presenting serious risk of danger to themselves and others.

• Efficiently gathered information from families and patients to help develop treatment plans.
• Documented all patient information, including service plans, treatment reports, and progress notes.
• Worked with parents, family, and teachers to implement consistent behavior therapy techniques.
• Conducted outreach advocacy and rehabilitative services for regular cases and crisis intervention.

• Checked facility for open windows, locked doors, and other safety hazards.
• Tracked client movement on and off the unit by documenting times and destinations of clients.
• Charted and recorded information in client files.
• Quickly responded to crisis situations when severe mental health and behavioral issues arose.