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Christian Foltz

Phoenix

Summary

Compassionate nurse known for strong crisis intervention and patient assessment skills. Adept at collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to enhance care effectiveness and promote mental health awareness.

Overview

35
35
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Psychiatric Registered Nurse

Arizona Department of Health Services, ADHS
Phoenix
09.2017 - 01.2026
  • Delivered direct patient care in psychiatric settings, fostering therapeutic relationships to enhance recovery.
  • Assessed mental health conditions using standardized evaluation tools.
  • Developed individualized treatment plans in collaboration with interdisciplinary teams.
  • Administered medications and monitored patient responses effectively.
  • Educated patients and families on mental health resources and coping strategies.
  • Facilitated group therapy sessions, promoting peer support and improving patient engagement.
  • Documented patient progress and changes in treatment plans accurately.
  • Executed crisis intervention strategies during critical situations, ensuring patient safety and stability.
  • Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss treatment plans and goals for each patient.

Damage Control Chief Petty Officer

United States Navy, USN
San Diego
01.1991 - 01.2012
  • Responded to emergency fire incidents, ensuring rapid deployment and adherence to safety protocols, minimizing potential harm.
  • Operated firefighting equipment, including hoses, ladders, and fire extinguishers efficiently.
  • Trained new firefighters on safety procedures and effective firefighting techniques, enhancing team readiness.
  • Conducted comprehensive risk assessments for chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear threats, improving incident preparedness.
  • Inspected buildings for potential fire hazards, ensuring safety regulations were met.
  • Removed hazardous waste materials following fires or chemical spills.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ
12-2017

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Maricopa Community Colleges, Paradise Valley Community College
Phoenix, AZ
05-2016

Bachelor of Arts - Art

Maricopa Community Colleges, Paradise Valley Community College
Phoenix, AZ
08-2013

Skills

  • Mental health evaluation
  • Patient assessment
  • Crisis intervention
  • Treatment planning
  • Medication management
  • Group therapy
  • Interdisciplinary cooperation

Certification

  • RN License 200888
  • AHA Heart saver CPR/AED Certified expires 09/2027
  • CPI-Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Certified (NVCI) Expires 09/2026

Timeline

Psychiatric Registered Nurse

Arizona Department of Health Services, ADHS
09.2017 - 01.2026

Damage Control Chief Petty Officer

United States Navy, USN
01.1991 - 01.2012

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Northern Arizona University

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Maricopa Community Colleges, Paradise Valley Community College

Bachelor of Arts - Art

Maricopa Community Colleges, Paradise Valley Community College
Christian Foltz