Amapola Orquin Powell
Franklin
Summary
Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Behavioral Health Charge Nurse
Haywood Regional Medical Center
08.2022 - Current
- Supervised daily operations of behavioral health unit, ensuring adherence to protocols and quality standards.
- Developed individualized care plans in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, enhancing patient outcomes.
- Mentored nursing staff on best practices in crisis intervention and patient management strategies.
- Led training sessions on mental health assessments, improving team competency and service delivery.
- Provided expert clinical guidance during emergencies, adhering strictly to established crisis management protocols in order to maintain safety and stability within the unit.
- Conducted thorough assessments of patients'' physical, emotional, and psychosocial needs upon admission, utilizing findings to inform subsequent treatment planning processes.
- Developed comprehensive care plans for patients by collaborating effectively with multidisciplinary teams of healthcare professionals.
- Managed crises efficiently by utilizing de-escalation techniques and coordinating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Spearheaded quality improvement initiatives within the department to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and best practices.
- Mentored new hires in departmental protocols, policies, and procedures, ensuring smooth integration into the unit''s culture and workflows.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary case conferences, offering valuable insights from a nursing perspective to help shape holistic treatment plans for patients.
- Promoted a positive work environment, fostering strong relationships among staff and interdisciplinary teams to enhance collaboration.
- Collaborated closely with physicians in developing individualized treatment plans that emphasized both pharmacological interventions and psychosocial support strategies for complex cases involving co-occurring disorders or comorbid conditions.
- Championed a culture of continuous learning within the nursing team by encouraging ongoing professional development opportunities and promoting a spirit of intellectual curiosity among staff members.
- Ensured timely administration of medications according to prescribed schedules, reducing errors and enhancing overall medication safety for patients.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
ICU Nurse
Mission Hospital
03.2022 - 07.2022
- Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
- Explained health care issues and ramifications to patients and families to promote informed medical care choices.
- Maintained respectful treatment environment that honored patients' and families' cultural and religious traditions and preferences.
- Observed patients' vital signs and administered physician-prescribed medications and treatments.
- Followed HCA ethical values and principles and adhered to HIPAA medical record regulations to promote patients' privacy.
- Developed and implemented patient care plans based on physicians' instructions and generally accepted nursing practices.
- Recorded patients' medical status and treatment details in electronic charts to accurately document medical care.
Registered Nurse, Director of Resident Care/Resident Manager
Franklin House Assisted Living And Memory Care
10.2014 - 02.2022
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Managed department staff by monitoring performance, implementing improvement plans and conducting training.
- Educated and evaluated clinical and support staff regarding care quality management regulations and standards of care.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Collaborated with patients and families to provide care and treatment education.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Worked with providers to define quality metrics and outcome reporting process.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Helped set goals, determine appropriate interventions and connect resources for individual patients.
- Planned and coordinated patient discharges.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Coordinated referrals to specialists, hospitalizations, ER visits, ancillary testing and other enabling services for patients.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Arranged transportation and documented details of discharge transition plans.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
De Ocampo Memorial College
Philippines03-2001
Skills
- Patient check-ins
- Family advocacy
- IV setup
- Sanitation
- HIPAA education
- Attention to Detail
- Self-Motivated
- MS Office
- Critical Thinking
- First Aid/CPR
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Active Listening
- Problem-Solving
- Training and Development
- Bedside monitoring, (HP &Philipps)
- CERNER Documentation
- CCU
- Collaboration
- Data Entry
- Pain Management
- Suicide risk assessment
- Nursing care planning
- De-escalation techniques
- Psychiatric nursing
- Therapeutic communication
- Cultural history
- Patient safety
- Clinical documentation
- Suicide prevention
- Family support
- Discharge planning
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
- Compassionate and caring
- Multitasking Abilities
- Monitoring vital signs
- Electronic health records
- Physical assessment
- Safety protocols
- Task prioritization
- Delegation and motivation
- CPI Certified
- Handle with Care Certified
Timeline
Behavioral Health Charge Nurse
Haywood Regional Medical Center
08.2022 - Current
ICU Nurse
Mission Hospital
03.2022 - 07.2022
Registered Nurse, Director of Resident Care/Resident Manager
Franklin House Assisted Living And Memory Care
10.2014 - 02.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
De Ocampo Memorial College