Susan Carrales

About Susan Carrales

Registered Nurse with specialty in mental health, dual diagnosis and addiction medicine. Medication knowledge of psychiatric medications including antipsychotic medications, anti-depressant medications, detox medications, hypertension and diabetic medications; Strong therapeutic communication skills with experience in motivational interviewing and applied dialectical behavioral therapy. Additional skills with gathering and monitoring Vital Signs, medication administration, Patient education, Patient Intake and Discharge, Primary Care, Pediatrics, Obstetrics and Dermatology with a background in Sales, Management, and Team Building. Previously a Litigation Paralegal in Labor and Environmental Law. Strong healthcare services professional with a Bachelors in Nursing from San Diego State University, as well as a Bachelors of Arts in Political Science, with additional education in Environmental Law and Paralegal Studies from California State University, Chico.

Experience

1. Psychiatric Nurse

   Sharp HealthCare

   Aug 2020 — Present · La Mesa, CA, US

   Provide comprehensive physical and psychiatric assessments for patients in a locked, acute psychiatric facility.Develop and implement Nursing Plan of Care tailored to patient specific diagnoses, and ensuring delivery of patient centered care.Administer medications as ordered by psychiatrists and medical doctors.Process intakes, transfers and discharges while prioritizing patient safety.

Education

• American Red Cross

  BLS, CPR & AED

  2013

• San Diego State University

  Bachelor of Science - BS, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse

• California State University, Chico

  Bachelor's degree, Political Science and Government

  1999 — 2003

• California State University, Chico

  Political Science, Legal Assistant/Paralegal

• American Red Cross

  Pediatric Advanced Life Support

• San Diego State University

  Nursing

• San Diego City College

  Associate of Science (A.S.), Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse and Biology

  2014 — 2016

• California State University

  Bachelor of Arts, Political Science & Paralegal Certificate

  2003

• San Diego City College

  RN, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse

  2014 — 2016

• California State University, Chico

  Political Science, Paralegal Studies and Environmental Law

  1999 — 2003

• California State University, Chico

  Political Science, Environmental Law & Paralegal Studies

  1999 — 2003