Toccara Godwin
Lincoln
Summary
Compassionate Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Student with hands-on clinical experience in mental health care. Familiar with a wide range of psychiatric disorders, highlighting strengths in patient assessment and treatment plan development. Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills, promoting therapeutic relationships with patients and communicating effectively within multidisciplinary teams. Made significant contributions to improving patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based practices in previous roles.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Behavioral Health Registered Nurse
LaRed Health Center
Georgetown
03.2015 - Current
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient progress and treatment plans.
- Provided comprehensive nursing care to patients with a variety of mental health issues.
- Coordinated care with community resources such as housing agencies, social services and support groups.
- Assisted in the development of behavior modification techniques for children experiencing difficulty adapting socially or academically.
- Collaborated with psychiatrists, psychologists and other healthcare professionals to ensure quality patient care.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient information according to facility policies and procedures.
- Established trusting relationships with clients by maintaining professional boundaries while being empathetic towards their needs.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Sussex Correctional Institution
Georgetown
05.2010 - 02.2015
- Provided patient care in accordance with physicians' orders and nursing standards of practice.
- Observed changes in patient's condition and reported any significant changes to the registered nurse or physician.
- Coordinated scheduling of follow-up appointments with primary care providers.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Monitored vital signs, fluid intake and output levels, glucose levels, and other medical tests results.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
Education
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Worwic University
Salisbury, MD05-2021
Diploma of Nursing - Licensed Practical Nurse
Delaware Technical Community College
DE05-2019
Master of Science - Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Walden University
Minneapolis, MNSkills
- Documentation practices
- Patient assessment and crisis intervention
- Behavior modification strategies
- Mental health education
- Medication administration and reconciliation
- Cultural competency
- Decision-making skills
- Active listening techniques
- CPR/AED certification
- EMR/EHR proficiency
- Vital signs collection
- Professionalism in healthcare
- Interpersonal communication skills
- Reliability and multitasking
- Health promotion initiatives
Timeline
Behavioral Health Registered Nurse
LaRed Health Center
03.2015 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Sussex Correctional Institution
05.2010 - 02.2015
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Worwic University
Diploma of Nursing - Licensed Practical Nurse
Delaware Technical Community College
Master of Science - Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Walden University
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