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Theresa Ke

PHOENIX

Summary

Compassionate, hardworking, service-oriented Psychiatric registered nurse with comprehensive experience in mental health nursing. Uses de-escalation techniques to manage high-stress situations effectively and therapeutic communication to foster patient trust and compliance. Eager to contribute to team success and further develop professional skills. Bring a positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Psychiatric Registered Nurse

Banner Health
06.2022 - Current
  • Assessing patients and assisting them in understanding their emotional and mental disturbance and the need for treatment;
  • Ensuring patient safety by closely monitoring behavior, de-escalating patients when they become agitated and angry towards peers or staff, and intervening during incidents of aggression or self-harm.
  • Admitting new patients, performing high-risk assessments, discharging patients promptly, and ensuring they understand discharge instructions.
  • Administering medication as prescribed; providing emotional support by listening actively and maintaining therapeutic relations

Registered Nurse

Banner Health
03.2021 - 06.2022
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
  • Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Spectrum Home Healthcare LLC
10.2013 - 05.2022
  • Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
  • Performed assessment, catheterization, and suctioning, providing care to ventilator-dependent patients.
  • Assisted with appointments, transfers, and discharges; monitored patient's respiration activity and health condition.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Home Watch Caregiver
04.2008 - 10.2013
  • Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
  • Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.

Certified Nursing Assistant/BHT

St. Luke's Medical Center
04.2003 - 04.2008
  • Assisted RN and LPN to provide nursing care to patients and reported any changes in patient condition to the RN or LPN immediately.
  • Assisted patients with daily activities such as shaving, bathing, and oral hygiene.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
  • Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT
04-2023

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Glendale Community College
Glendale, AZ
12-2020

Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing

Phoenix College
Phoenix, AZ
01-2012

Certified Nursing Assistant - Nursing

The Phoenix Shanti
Phoenix, AZ
10-2004

Skills

  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Flexible, reliable, adaptable, quick learning
  • Prioritization, organizational, and delegation skills
  • Team building, stress management, attention to detail

Certification

  • Registered Nurse License (RN) - State Board of Nursing.
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS)
  • Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin)
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Limited Working

Timeline

Psychiatric Registered Nurse

Banner Health
06.2022 - Current

Registered Nurse

Banner Health
03.2021 - 06.2022

Licensed Practical Nurse

Spectrum Home Healthcare LLC
10.2013 - 05.2022

Certified Nursing Assistant

Home Watch Caregiver
04.2008 - 10.2013

Certified Nursing Assistant/BHT

St. Luke's Medical Center
04.2003 - 04.2008

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Western Governors University

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Glendale Community College

Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing

Phoenix College

Certified Nursing Assistant - Nursing

The Phoenix Shanti

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