Cali Pullens
Carriere
Summary
Experienced with psychiatric patient care, ensuring comprehensive treatment plans. Uses crisis intervention techniques to manage high-stress situations effectively. Knowledge of therapeutic communication to foster patient trust and compliance.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Home Health Registered Nurse
Forrest General Home Care
12.2020 - 08.2022
- Assessed patient conditions regularly, promptly reporting changes in status to healthcare providers for timely intervention.
- Educated patients and families on disease management, prevention strategies, and self-care techniques.
- Provided physical assessments, medication, and chronic disease management to home health patients.
- Coordinated with physicians, therapists, social workers, and other healthcare professionals to ensure seamless continuity of care for patients.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
Home Health Registered Nurse
Mississippi Home Care
02.2020 - 12.2020
- Assessed patient conditions regularly, promptly reporting changes in status to healthcare providers for timely intervention.
- Educated patients and families on disease management, prevention strategies, and self-care techniques.
- Provided physical assessments, medication, and chronic disease management to home health patients.
- Coordinated with physicians, therapists, social workers, and other healthcare professionals to ensure seamless continuity of care for patients.
Travel Home Health RN
AMN Healthcare
04.2019 - 01.2020
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and implementing evidence-based practices.
- Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, providing emotional support while addressing concerns or questions about care plans.
- Educated patients on disease management and self-care techniques, promoting lifestyle changes for improved health.
Home Care RN
Forrest General Home Care
05.2018 - 04.2019
- Developed strong rapport with patients and their families through empathy, active listening skills, and genuine concern for their wellbeing.
- Delivered high-quality care while adhering to all relevant legal, ethical, and professional standards within the home health setting.
- Streamlined documentation processes by utilizing electronic medical records, enhancing accuracy and efficiency.
- Implemented evidence-based practices to optimize patient outcomes in various clinical situations.
Hospice Nurse Case Manager
Halcyon Hospice & Palliative Care
12.2016 - 05.2018
- Provided patient-centered care in various settings, including home visits, inpatient units, and assisted living facilities.
- Communicated regularly with referring physicians about patient status updates and collaborated in decision-making for optimal end-of-life care.
- Actively participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to review cases and contribute valuable input on managing complex medical situations.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop comprehensive care plans for hospice patients, leading to improved quality of life.
Floor Nurse
Bedford Care Center
12.2015 - 12.2016
- Administered medications safely according to physician orders, closely monitoring for adverse reactions or interactions among drugs.
- Maintained accurate records of residents' healthcare treatments and responses.
- Administered basic patient care and treatments by dressing wounds, treating bedsores, giving enemas and performing catheterizations.
Skilled Nursing RN
Hattiesburg Health and Rehab
03.2014 - 12.2015
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
South Mississippi State Hospital
08.2022 - Current
- Responded to numerous volatile situations and violent outbreaks to restore safety and security of patients and staff.
- Built trust with patients from various cultural backgrounds through culturally competent care practices tailored to individual needs.
- Ensured patient safety by closely monitoring behaviors, administering medications as prescribed, and intervening during incidents of aggression or selfharm.
- Oversaw care of suicidal patients and acted swiftly to reduce risk of harm to themselves or others.
- Collaborated proactively with psychiatrists to adjust treatment plans based on observed changes in symptoms or behavior patterns among patients.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Demonstrated adaptability by providing coverage in various psychiatric units as needed, maintaining high standards of care across diverse patient populations.
- Promoted a therapeutic environment by establishing rapport, maintaining boundaries, and fostering open communication with patients and families.
Adult Psychiatric Nurse
South MS State Hospital
08.2013 - 02.2014
- Educated patients and families about mental health, diagnoses and treatment options.
- Explained useful coping methods to relieve depression and anxiety.
- Deescalated agitated patients using verbal interventions before resorting to physical restraints or seclusion when necessary.
- Administered psychotropic medications as prescribed, monitoring side effects and adjusting dosages as needed under physician guidance.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members for effective treatment planning and optimal patient outcomes.
- Provided direct quality care to patients by monitoring, recording and evaluating psychiatric conditions.
Medical Surgical Nurse
Hancock Medical Center
05.2012 - 08.2013
- Provided high level of individualized care to adult patients across multiple medical specialties.
- Communicated effectively with patients and family members to convey important instructions and discuss treatments.
- Administered medications safely according to physician orders, closely monitoring for adverse reactions or interactions among drugs.
- Provided thorough patient education, ensuring understanding of diagnoses, treatments, and follow-up instructions.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Pearl River Community College
Poplarville, MS05-2012
Skills
- Diagnostic Tools Experience
- Geriatric Long Term Care
- Skilled Nursing Experience
- Adult Psychiatric and Mental Health Care Proficiency
- Quality Assurance Experience
- Wound Care
- Treatment Plan Experience
- Specimen Collection
- Processing Proficiency
- Familiarity with Disease Management Programs
- Knowledge and Independence Acquired As RN Case Manager Hospice
- De-escalation techniques
- Home Care Home Base Pointcare Experience
- Patient assessments
Certification
- Registered by the Mississippi Board of Nursing
- BLS/CPR Certified
Timeline
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
South Mississippi State Hospital
08.2022 - Current
Home Health Registered Nurse
Forrest General Home Care
12.2020 - 08.2022
Home Health Registered Nurse
Mississippi Home Care
02.2020 - 12.2020
Travel Home Health RN
AMN Healthcare
04.2019 - 01.2020
Home Care RN
Forrest General Home Care
05.2018 - 04.2019
Hospice Nurse Case Manager
Halcyon Hospice & Palliative Care
12.2016 - 05.2018
Floor Nurse
Bedford Care Center
12.2015 - 12.2016
Skilled Nursing RN
Hattiesburg Health and Rehab
03.2014 - 12.2015
Adult Psychiatric Nurse
South MS State Hospital
08.2013 - 02.2014
Medical Surgical Nurse
Hancock Medical Center
05.2012 - 08.2013
Associate of Science - Nursing
Pearl River Community College
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