Gabrielle Sekely
Pittsburgh
Summary
Psychiatric nurse with an extensive background assisting vulnerable patients with varying degrees of mental illness. Well-versed in developing and implementing effective treatment plans and monitoring patient progress. Caring and compassionate professional who is composed and polished, even in high-stress situations. Collaborative leader and team player willing to pitch in and assist with any task. Dedicated to coaching and training other health team personnel.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Psychiatric Staff Nurse
Western Psychiatric Hospital
Pittsburgh
09.2023 - Current
- Successfully performs medication passes in a timely manner.
- Evaluates patients regularly for changes in medical and mental status
- Provides assistance with activities of daily living as needed
- Assists in crisis situations to prevent harm from coming to the patient or the staff
- Maintains consistent and detailed medical records for each patient in my care
- Performs admission and discharge duties quickly and effectively
- Performs charge nurse duties efficiently
- Collaborates with interdisciplinary team to develop and implement individualized treatment plans.
- Trained new staff on protocols, procedures, and patient care techniques.
- Served as a mentor for new staff members, providing guidance and support when needed.
Patient Care Technician
UPMC Mercy Hospital
Pittsburgh
11.2021 - 08.2023
- Assisted nursing staff with patient care and comfort needs.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team.
- Provided support during patient admissions and discharges.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded appropriately to requests from patients, families, staff members.
Direct Support Professional
Passavant Memorial Homes
Pittsburgh
09.2013 - 08.2023
- Successfully mediates and assists in solving complex interpersonal problems between residents
- Maintains highly organized daily reports of clients’ meals, activities, medical appointment outcomes, and personal needs and goals
- Creates and maintain clients’ schedules including social outings, medical appointments, and work
- Administers client medications and assists with medical appointments
- Coordinates with client’s medical professionals regarding medications and behaviors.
- Assists in the creation and development of program plans for individual clients’ goals
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Capella University
Pittsburgh, PA05-2026
Registered Nurse License -
Mercy School of Nursing
Pittsburgh PA11.2023
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Slippery Rock University
Slippery Rock, PA08.2013
Skills
- Preceptor trained
- Active listening
- Critical thinking
- Organizational skills
- Time management
- Ethical judgment
- Comprehensive Crisis Management trained
- Strong documentation
- Interpersonal skills
- Multidisciplinary team collaboration
Timeline
Psychiatric Staff Nurse
Western Psychiatric Hospital
09.2023 - Current
Patient Care Technician
UPMC Mercy Hospital
11.2021 - 08.2023
Direct Support Professional
Passavant Memorial Homes
09.2013 - 08.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Capella University
Registered Nurse License -
Mercy School of Nursing
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Slippery Rock University