Zackary LaCourse
Hixson
Summary
Dynamic Psychiatric Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Moccasin Bend. Expertise in psychiatric nursing, crisis intervention, and patient assessments in high-pressure environments. Proven ability to deliver compassionate, patient-centered care while training and orienting new staff. Committed to advancing organizational goals through strong problem-solving skills and proactive contributions.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
State of Tennessee
03.2017 - Current
- 10/21- present CO Chair of Falls Committee. Recommended new projects and ideas that are being filtered through safety and quality management to improve falls and safety throughout the facility.
- 12/20-09-21 Responsible for implementation of graduate nurse clinical precepting. Completed preceptor rotations.
- Assesses, evaluates, and monitors patients' physical and mental health conditions to determine nursing care needs.
- Provides individualized patient-centered care plans that addressed the psychological and social needs of each patient.
- Collaborates with physicians, families, and other healthcare professionals to develop treatment plans for mental health disorders.
- Conduct's intake assessments to evaluate the severity of mental illness or emotional disturbances.
- Administers medications prescribed by a psychiatrist according to established protocols.
- Supervises activities of daily living such as eating meals, bathing, dressing appropriately, managing money responsibly., for hospitalized psychiatric patients.
- Monitors vital signs such as pulse rate, respiration rate, temperature readings
- Provides crisis intervention services for suicidal ideation or violent behavior in order to de-escalate situations safely.
- Participates in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient progress and setbacks related to their diagnoses and treatment plans.
- Creates safe and supportive therapeutic milieu to promote recovery.
- Collaborates with treatment and service providers using interprofessional interdisciplinary team approach for continuity of care.
- Assesses patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Responds to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
Psychiatric Technician
State of Tennessee
02.2007 - 03.2017
- Certified Comprehensive Crisis Management instructor 2010- 2017
- Trauma informed Care instructor 2014- 2016
- Incident Review Committee 2011-2014
- Provided direct patient care and monitored patients' physical, mental, and emotional status.
- Assisted psychiatrists in the assessment of patient behavior and provided feedback to the treatment team.
- Conducted group sessions with clients and facilitated activities designed to improve socialization skills.
- Taught clients how to manage their emotions, cope with stress, and develop healthy habits.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to coordinate individualized treatment plans for each client.
- Observed patient behaviors and reported any changes or concerning issues to the psychiatrist or nurse practitioner.
- Maintained accurate records of patient progress including daily notes on individuals' moods, activities, interactions with others.
- Developed therapeutic relationships with clients while providing a safe environment for them to express themselves openly.
- Performed crisis intervention services when needed including evaluating potential risks posed by clients' behaviors or actions.
- Aided patients in performing activities of daily living
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Chattanooga State Community College
Chattanooga, TN12-2017
Skills
- Direct patient care
- Clinical documentation
- Patient assessments
- Medication administration
- Crisis intervention
- De-escalation techniques
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Effective communication
Timeline
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
State of Tennessee
03.2017 - Current
Psychiatric Technician
State of Tennessee
02.2007 - 03.2017
Associate of Science - Nursing
Chattanooga State Community College