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Registered Nurse, Behavioral Health Clinic Resume Grace Quinn Registered Nurse, Behavioral Health Clinic (256) 555-4172 grace.quinn@example.com linkedin.com/example/gracequinn Huntsville, AL 35801 STRENGTHS Patient Advocacy Spoke up when physical or emotional needs changed, helping patients receive timely support and clearer care plans. Clinical Judgment During busy clinic visits, focused assessment helped identify meaningful changes and guide prompt provider communication. Care Coordination Referral and discharge details stayed connected across disciplines, giving patients practical next steps after care. Patient Education Adjusted explanations for age, culture, and health literacy, making treatment instructions easier for families to follow. Calm Collaboration Interdisciplinary partners relied on concise updates and organized follow through when patient needs became more involved. SKILLS Patient Assessment Medication Administration Mental Health Care Nursing Process Clinical Documentation Specimen Collection Patient Advocacy Discharge Planning Care Coordination Critical Thinking Patient Education Activities of Daily Living Clinical Treatments Interdisciplinary Care Performance Improvement LANGUAGES English Native 40 Spanish Beginner 10 MY CAREER 3.8 Years Registered Nurse, Behavioral Health Clinic at Willow Creek Behavioral Health Center (1.3 Years) Clinic Registered Nurse at Cedar Valley Medical Group (1.1 Years) Registered Nurse, Medical Surgical at Pine Ridge Community Hospital (1.3 Years) SUMMARY Registered Nurse with four years of progressive experience across behavioral health , outpatient clinic, and medical surgical care. Provides patient centered nursing through focused assessment, nursing process interventions, medication administration, specimen collection, clinical treatments, and timely documentation. Supports patients with mental health needs while monitoring physical status, emotional well being , activities of daily living , and treatment response. Communicates meaningful changes clearly with physicians, families, and interdisciplinary care teams, using critical thinking and decisive judgment in fast paced settings. Coordinates referrals, discharges, follow up care, education, and psychosocial support with compassion and cultural awareness. An active Alabama RN license, Bachelor of Science in Nursing, and current Basic Life Support certification support safe, evidence based practice and dependable clinical contribution. EXPERIENCE Registered Nurse, Behavioral Health Clinic Willow Creek Behavioral Health Center May 2025 - Present Huntsville, AL Provides direct outpatient behavioral health nursing for adults, coordinating assessment, treatment, medication safety, education, documentation, referrals, and interdisciplinary communication. Supports clinic quality activities and continuing education while protecting patient dignity and continuity of care. Delivered behavioral health assessments and care interventions, supporting safer treatment decisions for adult patients . Administered medications, collected specimens, and evaluated treatment responses within Alabama RN scope of practice . Recognized condition changes through focused assessment, then communicated concise updates with physicians and care partners. Coordinated referrals, follow up visits, discharge needs, and psychosocial resources for clearer continuity plans. Adapted medication and self care education for patient age, culture, health literacy, and family needs. Maintained timely documentation of assessments, interventions, education, responses, and clinical communications for reliable handoffs. Clinic Registered Nurse Cedar Valley Medical Group March 2024 - April 2025 Madison, AL Managed ambulatory nursing workflows across scheduled visits, balancing patient assessment , medication administration , specimen collection, treatment preparation, education, referrals, and documentation. Supported providers and families through organized care coordination and performance improvement work. Prioritized ambulatory assessments and rooming workflows, helping providers address patient needs during busy clinic sessions. Prepared patients for treatments, verified medications, and documented education accurately within electronic clinical records. Collected specimens and monitored symptoms, vital signs, functional needs, and treatment responses for provider review. Coordinated referrals , diagnostic follow up, and discharge instructions with families , providers, and outside services. Adjusted education for age, culture, health literacy, and family involvement during care plan discussions. Reviewed recurring workflow issues and applied updated processes during daily patient care and quality activities. Registered Nurse, Medical Surgical Pine Ridge Community Hospital October 2022 - February 2024 Florence, AL Delivered bedside care for adult medical surgical patients, applying nursing process principles across assessment, intervention, medication administration , reassessment, mobility, hygiene, nutrition, discharge planning, and interdisciplinary communication. Organized bedside assessments and nursing interventions through each shift, supporting consistent care for acute conditions. Managed competing priorities and escalated deterioration promptly through clear physician and nursing team communication. Administered medications, collected specimens, and provided routine treatments according to individualized care plans. Supported hygiene, elimination , nutrition, ambulation , and mobility needs while preserving patient dignity and safety. Prepared patients and families for discharge through medication teaching, warning signs, and follow up instructions. Documented condition, interventions, education, and responses promptly, supporting safe handoffs across caregivers. PROJECTS Behavioral Health Care Continuity Initiative 2026 Connected assessment, patient education, referrals, discharge planning, and follow up communication into a clearer outpatient care workflow. Supported safer transitions and more consistent interdisciplinary coordination. Clinic Quality Documentation Review 2025 Reviewed clinical documentation practices across assessments, interventions, education, responses, and communications. Applied workflow updates that supported timely records and reliable patient care. LEADERSHIP & AWARDS Recognized by behavioral health colleagues for compassionate patient advocacy and clear clinical communication. Selected by nursing peers as a dependable partner during complex care coordination and discharge planning. Contributed to unit quality activities and continuing education that supported safe, consistent patient care. EDUCATION Bachelor of Science in Nursing University of Alabama in Huntsville GPA: 0 2022 Huntsville, AL Coursework: Behavioral health nursing, patient assessment, pharmacology, care coordination CERTIFICATIONS Alabama Registered Nurse License 2026 Basic Life Support 2026 TECHNICAL SKILLS Nursing Practice: Nursing process, patient assessment, care planning Behavioral Health: Mental health care, emotional status monitoring, patient advocacy Medication Care: Medication administration, medication safety, treatment response Clinical Assessment: Vital signs, symptom monitoring, functional assessment Specimen Services: Specimen collection, labeling, clinical handling Patient Support: Hygiene care, elimination support, nutrition support Mobility Support: Ambulation assistance, mobility care, safety support Care Transitions: Discharge planning, referrals, follow up coordination Clinical Education: Patient education, family education, health literacy Documentation Systems: Electronic documentation, clinical records, timely charting Quality Practice: Performance improvement, quality review, continuing education Emergency Readiness: Basic Life Support, escalation, decisive judgment SKILLS Patient Assessment Medication Administration Mental Health Care Nursing Process Clinical Documentation Specimen Collection Patient Advocacy Discharge Planning Care Coordination Critical Thinking Patient Education Activities of Daily Living Clinical Treatments Interdisciplinary Care Performance Improvement PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS Alabama nursing community, active Registered Nurse license holder committed to ethical patient care. Interdisciplinary care teams, contributing thoughtful communication across physicians, families, and clinical partners. LANGUAGES English (Native) Spanish (Beginner) ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Work Status : Authorized to work in United States. No sponsorship required. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Work Status : Authorized to work in United States. No sponsorship required. REFERENCES AVAILABLE ON REQUEST

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