Susan Kokoski
Columbia,TN
Summary
I would like to apply for the Psych Team Charge Nurse. position.
I bring 2-1/2 years experience working with the psych team here at Mercy. I also have 6 more years working on a Behavoiral Health Unit as a Psych nurse taking care of patients with dual diagnoses in an inpatient hospital setting. Recognized for fostering a positive healing environment, ensuring high standards of care and safety. Involved in training new staff. I feel I am qualified with proven track record in successfully dealing with crises patients and complex patient cases. Working in a positive uplifting environment to serve the patients of our community with bias or prejudice. Able to coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes. Demonstrated strong communication and problem-solving skills in fast-paced healthcare environments.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Psychiatric Nurse (LPN)
Mercy Community Healthcare
11.2022 - Current
- Performed accurate documentation of encounters through telephone and web. Prioritized and addressed crises calls and followed through to completion and safety of the patient's
- Administered medications via intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Performed Labs and procedures (UDS, genesight, EKG, pill counts)
- Promoted a safe and comfortable healing environment by addressing patient concerns promptly and professionally.
- Address patient/provider needs through to completion.
- Using all available resources when necessary for the needs of our patient populations Treating everyone equally with respect and being HIPPA compliant
- Keeping inventory of supplies and sample meds and ordering in when necessary.
- Training new hires and assisting with new staff when needed.
- Working as a team and looking for ways to improve work flow and how things are done to the betterment of all.
Pscyhiatric Nurse, LPN
Mercy Health Hospital
06.2016 - 11.2022
- Performed accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in compliance with regulatory standards.
- Medication nurse giving all medications possessing the knowledge and expertise to administer all prescribed medications, ensuring proper dosage and adherence.. Using a glucose meter to check diabetics blood sugar and administering insulin as prescribed and ordered by physician.
- Working directly with an RN and social worker for the team following orders and care for a 25 bed unit (12-13) patients respectively. Completing assessments each shift. Alerting the RN for any changes in patient status.
- Doing all vital signs on patients and monitoring for changes. Performing EKGs, discussing with the NP,
- Dual diagnoses unit - monitoring withdrawal protocol/suicidal ideation/mental health crises. Using deescalation techniques i.e. sensory room, talking soft and slow.
- Being part of the group therapy team with the social worker.
- Sitter on a 1:1 suicidal patient monitoring and documenting accurately behaviors and restraints.
LPN
Keystone Pointe Health and Rehabilitation
05.2013 - 05.2016
- Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively, allowing for efficient completion of daily responsibilities.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all relevant clinical data, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Implemented infection control measures, ensuring a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring while performing ADLs
- After 1-1/2 years as an STNA, while going through nursing school, became an LPN at the same facility. Taking vitals and blood sugar levels and administering insulin, medications, ear drops, eye drops, etc. using the 6-rights of medication. Administering IV medications and fluids. Performing wound care, feeding tubes, and all other orders by physician. Monitoring STNAs and delegating. Doing admissions and discharges with the RN. Providing education and emotional support to patients and their families.
Medical Transcriptionist
Mmodal Global Services
10.1995 - 04.2013
- Corrected grammar, spelling, and syntax mistakes in medical records.
- Accurately documented medical dictation to record patient care records.
- Maintained high levels of confidentiality with sensitive patient information following HIPAA guidelines.
- Enhanced accuracy of medical records by transcribing detailed physician dictations.
- Working from home using time management, medical terminology and computer skills.
- Maintained 98-100% accuracy rate for spelling and content
Medical Secretary/Receptionist
Dr. Liengkong Siew OB/GYN
Sep1990 - 11.1995
- Managed front desk operations efficiently while greeting patients warmly and addressing their concerns professionally.
- Performed medical transcription into the charts
- Maintained a clean and organized office environment to promote a positive atmosphere for both staff and patients.
- Handled the insurance billing and payments.
- Assisted the Dr. perform procedures when necessary
- Scheduling appointments and working with the hospital scheduling surgeries and baby deliveries and NST, etc.
Education
License Practical Nurse
Lorain County Community College
Elyria, OH05-2015
Skills
- Communication skills
- Medication administration knowledge
- Time management skills
- Delegation skills
- Crises management
- Active listening
- Clinical documentation
- Suicide risk assessment
- Compassionate and patient
- Patient care
Timeline
Psychiatric Nurse (LPN)
Mercy Community Healthcare
11.2022 - Current
Pscyhiatric Nurse, LPN
Mercy Health Hospital
06.2016 - 11.2022
LPN
Keystone Pointe Health and Rehabilitation
05.2013 - 05.2016
Medical Transcriptionist
Mmodal Global Services
10.1995 - 04.2013
Medical Secretary/Receptionist
Dr. Liengkong Siew OB/GYN
Sep1990 - 11.1995
License Practical Nurse
Lorain County Community College
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