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Brenda Hughes

Sandpoint

Summary


I am currently seeking a reentry into the workforce and am hopeful to find something locally in the customer service sector, while I reacquire the state licenses needed to return to the medical field.

While I was in the nursing field I was adept at crisis intervention and problem-solving, I excelled as a Registered Nurse in Psychiatry with the State of Oregon. Leveraging my expertise in culturally-sensitive care and office management.


Work History

Registered Nurse, Psychiatric

State of Oregon, Various
  • Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
  • Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
  • Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
  • Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Blue Mountain Community College
Pendleton, OR
05-2010

Certificate of Technical Studies - General Office Technology And Support

School of Business Technology
Walla Walla, WA
05-2000

Skills

  • Problem Solving
  • Crisis Intervention
  • Office Skills and Management
  • Culturally-sensitive care

Timeline

Registered Nurse, Psychiatric

State of Oregon, Various

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Blue Mountain Community College

Certificate of Technical Studies - General Office Technology And Support

School of Business Technology
Brenda Hughes