Solstice Residential Treatment Program And Day School Work Values

Daily Duties at Solstice Residential Treatment Program And Day School:

In addition to nursing duties such as ensuring an adequate supply of medications for a week, and keeping all residents up-to-date with physicals and dental exams, and making appointments for any acute illnesses,I wrote the narrative summaries of admission histories, wrote monthly notes and quarterly reports. I was an active member of the administrative team, with the final say on any medical issue, but involved in all staff issues. Developed trust of clinicians and residential staff. Responsible for annual in services, and training new residential staff to give medications. Always involved clinicians in decision of which residents would be seen by psychiatrist other than the clients due for their monthly check-in. Gained respect of psychiatrist. Obtained monthly vital vital vital signs, and as indicated. Taught residents about their medication regimen, healthy habits, and encouraged adaptive coping skills. Provided First Aid, as well as monitoring students and residents with chronic issues, such as diabetes and asthma. Rarely needed to call 911, I believe other than on an occasion when a resident broke a light bulb and severely cut his wrist, I only called one other time when a resident's asthma did not clear with his inhaler and he had audible expiratory and inspiratory wheezing and was obvious distress requiring a nebulizer treatment. Several residents broke or sprained various limbs. One resident broke his toe which did not limit his activity greatly. One resident broke his his wrist. He as placed on a sports restriction, but after he chewed off his cast, in consultation with the team, we adjusted the restriction. His behavior had declined with the restriction, so we all believed he needed to be able to be involved in sports in a way that would not aggravate his fracture, He was allowed to bat one handed, and run the bases. play kick ball, and other sports that could not pose injury to his arm. His second cast was fiberglass, and he was supposed to keep it dry, but when he chose to swim on a hot day, we decided to pick and choose our battles. I was a part of all admissions, reviewing that appropriate prescriptions had been sent, obtaining vital signs and weight within 24 hours, and validating any medical diagnoses I had found in the admission packet. I also explained to whoever brought the client that medications in med planners, could not be accepted. I then obtained initial M.D. orders from the psychiatrist, and transcribed orders, filled prescriptions, and placed meds in med closet. I would review the medical information pertinent for the shift supervisor to know, and inform who ever was giving medications the times of the new students medications. This information was also documented in the log. Every Wednesday after rounds with the psychiatrist, copies of prescriptions were made, the prescriptions were brought along with any discontinued medications to the pharmacy, and all new orders were transcribed. In the niddle of every month, a copy of the medication record was updated and brought to the pharmacy for new ned sheets. The new med sheets had to be compared to the current med sheets and the times color color coded. These med sheets had to have all new orders transcribed onto them from the tine they went to the pharmacy and were returned at the end of the month, I was also actively involved in the daily management of residents and students. Students often presented to me first with medical issues when they were under stress. I utilized active listening. If necessary I involved the clinician. Often with students, they were in conflict with their teacher or a peer in class. Often they just needed someone to listen and help problem solve and they were able to return to class. When a clinician was or unavailable, I often filled in as group leader. After school hours, I assisted in transition which was always a difficult time. I often did the med pass and simply helped with the house routine. At Solstice building trust was paramount, and true working therapeutic relationships were developed. Professional boundaries were stressed, but all staff was extremely adept at de-escalation, so restraints were not frequent. All treatment was based on best care standards and on evidence-based studies. Limit setting was always required, but it was performed in a caring, consistent, yet firm fashion, If a student or resident was caught splitting staff, they received consequences. Soltice truly had a team approach, and the power of the team promoted growth for the students and residents.

What they like about Solstice Residential Treatment Program And Day School:

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Tags

Assessments, Documentation, Respectful, Hard-working, Dedicated, team-player, therapeutic, Planning, Evalution, Management, Supervision, Educator, Persevering, Open-minded

Skills

Developing policies and procedures, Therapeutic relationships, Supervising staff, Team-player, Strong assessment and care planning skills, Treat all clients and staff with dignity and respect, Strong work ethic, Able to nulti-task and meet all deadlines, Flexible, Provide quality and optimal patient care, Always involve education in my care plans, Patient and nonjudgemental of my clients, Practice evidence based nursing

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