Vaughn Roachford
Summary
Patient-oriented Nurse with 20 years of diverse experience in direct patient care . Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering to expand skillset in Trauma Nursing.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mental Health Registered Nurse
North West Regional Health Authority
01.2004 - 12.2018
- Educated patients and family members about medical conditions and mental health, medications, treatments and preventive measures.
- Assessed patients' physical and mental status by analyzing complaints and symptoms..
- Assessed patients' physical and mental status by analyzing complaints and symptoms.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Determined patient risk by utilizing subjective and objective data obtained through patient interaction.
Substance Abuse Therapist
North West Regional Health Authority
01.2007 - 08.2009
- Kept accurate and detailed records to track and document client progress.
- Supported and assessed clients struggling with addiction or relationship issues and devised strategies based on client needs.
- Monitored client progress to make necessary adjustments for client success.
- Provided counseling and support to clients with drug and alcohol abuse issues.
- Developed individual treatment goals based on history and diagnosis.
- Indepth History and treatment plans
- Relaxation Therapy
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
COSTAATT
Addiction Studies
UWI
Associate of Science - Psychiatric Nursing
COSTAATT
2003
Skills
- Counseling
- Clear Patient Communication
- Patient Health Education
- Immunizations and Vaccinations
- Intramuscular Injections
- Substance Abuse Rehabilitation
- Combat Life Saving
- Individual counseling
- Goal Setting
Accomplishments
Completed the Army Reserve Training in 2010
Combat Life Saver
Certification
Substance Abuse Therapist
Basic Life Support
Vaccination
Hobbies
Cycling ,Hiking and Gardening
Timeline
Substance Abuse Therapist
North West Regional Health Authority
01.2007 - 08.2009
Mental Health Registered Nurse
North West Regional Health Authority
01.2004 - 12.2018
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
COSTAATT
Addiction Studies
UWI
Associate of Science - Psychiatric Nursing
COSTAATT
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