Chelsea Newby
Louisville
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven Agency Registered Nurse with extensive experience at The Ridge, excelling in crisis management and therapeutic facilitation. Proven ability to restore safety during volatile situations while delivering direct patient care. Skilled in medication management and fostering team collaboration to enhance patient outcomes and promote a secure environment.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Agency Nurse
Aya-UK Empath
Lexington
11.2024 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians, psychiatrists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to ensure quality care for patients.
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions through regular observation and feedback from clients.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations involving behavioral disturbances or potential harm to self or others.
- Provided direct patient care by assessing and monitoring physical, psychological and emotional status of patients.
Agency Registered Nurse
The Ridge
05.2024 - 11.2025
- Responded to numerous volatile situations and violent outbreaks to restore safety and security of patients and staff.
- Ensured patient safety by closely monitoring behaviors, administering medications as prescribed, and intervening during incidents of aggression or selfharm.
Agency Registered Nurse
The Brook Hospital - KMI
10.2023 - 04.2024
- Promoted a therapeutic environment by establishing rapport, maintaining boundaries, and fostering open communication with patients and families.
- Ensured patient safety by closely monitoring behaviors, administering medications as prescribed, and intervening during incidents of aggression or selfharm.
Agency Registered Nurse
Eastern State Hospital
01.2023 - 10.2023
- Oversaw care of suicidal patients and acted swiftly to reduce risk of harm to themselves or others.
- Responded to numerous volatile situations and violent outbreaks to restore safety and security of patients and staff.
- Explained useful coping methods to relieve depression and anxiety.
- Administered medication and treatments to patients to observe and record responses.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
Psychiatric Registered Nurse- Adolescent
Peace Hospital
05.2021 - 08.2023
- Explained useful coping methods to relieve depression and anxiety.
- Educated patients and families about mental health, diagnoses and treatment options.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Oversaw care of suicidal patients and acted swiftly to reduce risk of harm to themselves or others.
- Responded to numerous volatile situations and violent outbreaks to restore safety and security of patients and staff.
- Administered medication and treatments to patients to observe and record responses.
Registered Nurse (RN)
Nazareth Home
01.2019 - 12.2020
- Administers specified medication, orally or by subcutaneous or intermuscular injection, and notes time and amount on residents' charts
- Assembles and uses such equipment as catheters and oxygen supplies
- Examines food trays for prescribed diet and feeds residents
- Assures that narcotic records are accurate for shift
- Assists and helps direct the CNA
- Completes skin assessments as assigned
- Completes accident /incident reports as necessary
- May assist with preparation of deceased person for pickup by the funeral home
- Communicates to the physician and the resident family pertinent information
Clinical
Jefferson Community and Technical College
08.2017 - 12.2020
- Completed Clinical rotations at the following locations: Christian Health Center, Treyton Oaks and Park
- Terrace
- Record vital signs including temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate, as directed by medical staff
- Assemble and utilize equipment including catheters, tracheotomy tubes and oxygen supplies
- Observe or examine patients to detect symptoms that may require medical attention, such as bruises or open wounds as well as document and report observations of patient behavior, complaints or physical symptoms to nursing staff.
Education
Master Of Applied Science - Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Northern Kentucky University
Newport, KY05-2026
Bachelor of Science -
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT2023
Associate - Nursing
Jefferson Community and Technical College
Louisville, KY12-2020
Practical Nursing -
Jefferson Community And Technical College
Louisville, KY2019
Skills
Crisis Management- CPI
- Therapeutic Facilitation
- Direct Patient Care
- Restraint Techniques
- Medication Management
- Team Collaboration
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Timeline
Agency Nurse
Aya-UK Empath
11.2024 - Current
Agency Registered Nurse
The Ridge
05.2024 - 11.2025
Agency Registered Nurse
The Brook Hospital - KMI
10.2023 - 04.2024
Agency Registered Nurse
Eastern State Hospital
01.2023 - 10.2023
Psychiatric Registered Nurse- Adolescent
Peace Hospital
05.2021 - 08.2023
Registered Nurse (RN)
Nazareth Home
01.2019 - 12.2020
Clinical
Jefferson Community and Technical College
08.2017 - 12.2020
Master Of Applied Science - Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Northern Kentucky University
Bachelor of Science -
Western Governors University
Associate - Nursing
Jefferson Community and Technical College
Practical Nursing -
Jefferson Community And Technical College