Nurse
September 2008 – August 2011
• Performs comprehensive assessments on new patients, compiling and evaluating both the medical and mental health history.
• Handles patients for detoxification before undergoing 12-step program of substance abuse treatment.
• Responsible for taking and monitoring vital signs.
• Deliver and administer daily doses of oral medications.
• Assist patients with basic health needs.
• Update charts to reflect changes in patient conditions
• Responsible for patients’ follow-up check ups and medical and psychiatric consultations.
• Conducts weekly random urine drug screening.
• Act as liaison among physicians, psychiatric program directors, and other service providers.