JENNIFER VIGIL
Pueblo
Summary
Registered Nurse II Supervisor at Colorado Mental Health Hospital in Pueblo, skilled in crisis intervention and multidisciplinary collaboration. Proven track record in enhancing patient care through effective clinical supervision and staff development. Committed to regulatory compliance and fostering a safe therapeutic environment, ensuring optimal patient outcomes and quality of care.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse II Supervisor
Colorado Mental Health Hospital in Pueblo
Pueblo
05.2024 - Current
- Direct and provide clinical supervision to nursing staff on psychiatric units in collaboration with the Lead Nurse and nursing management.
- Ensure nursing services meet departmental standards, regulatory requirements, and psychiatric best practices.
- Communicate policy, procedure, and process changes using Cornerstone rosters, meetings, email, and individual follow-up.
- Serve as liaison between unit staff and nursing management to support communication and issue resolution.
- Provide individual coaching and professional development to nursing staff to improve performance and quality of care.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to plan, implement, and modify patient care plans and outcome goals.
- Guide and oversee cross-shift reports and patient hand-offs to support continuity and safety of care.
- Mentor new hires one-on-one to support integration, efficiency, and adherence to best practices.
- Coordinate patient admissions, transfers, and discharges with accurate and timely documentation.
- Respond to emergency and crisis situations using sound clinical judgment, de-escalation, and life-saving interventions.
- Assist staff with BEHR documentation and accurate electronic health record entry.
Registered Nurse I
Colorado Mental Health Institute at Pueblo
Pueblo
01.2016 - 05.2024
- Delivered direct psychiatric nursing care to patients with acute and chronic mental illness.
- Assessed and updated nursing care plans; administered medications and monitored effectiveness and side effects.
- Provided milieu management and crisis intervention to maintain a safe therapeutic environment.
- Educated patients and families on illness management, medications, and recovery strategies.
- Performed medication administration and nursing procedures according to hospital policy and standards.
- Utilized verbal and physical intervention techniques to safely manage behavioral escalations.
- Participated in group and milieu treatment interventions supporting individualized treatment goals.
Registered Nurse Supervisor II
Colorado Mental Health Institute at Pueblo
Pueblo
01.2009 - 05.2024
- Supervised and coordinated psychiatric nursing staff on assigned units, including delegation and oversight of patient care.
- Ensured nursing practice complied with facility policies, Joint Commission standards, and safety protocols.
- Supported performance improvement initiatives and contributed to policy development and implementation.
- Facilitated communication between frontline nursing staff and nursing leadership regarding workflow and patient care needs.
Registered Nurse / Psychiatric Technician
Colorado Mental Health Institute at Pueblo
Pueblo
01.2000 - 05.2024
- Supported psychiatric nursing care delivery through assessment assistance, monitoring, and implementation of care plans.
- Administered medications and evaluated patient response and therapeutic outcomes.
- Provided health teaching on illness management, medications, and coping skills.
- Participated in group and milieu treatment interventions to support therapeutic goals.
- Delivered crisis intervention and de-escalation support to maintain safety.
- Performed medication administration and nursing procedures according to protocols.
Registered Nurse
Complete Home Health Care
Pueblo
07.2007 - 10.2019
- Provided in-home nursing care to support client independence, safety, and quality of life.
- Monitored treatment interventions and performed ongoing assessments of patient status.
- Collected lab specimens and coordinated diagnostic tests; communicated results to providers.
- Documented patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress, and medication side effects.
- Administered medications and maintained accurate dosage and administration records.
- Trained new Registered Nurses and ancillary staff in agency procedures and best practices.
- Managed admission and discharge processes and ensured complete and accurate documentation.
Education
Master of Science - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Northern Kentucky University
Newport, Kentucky, KY10.2026
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) -
Pueblo Community College
Pueblo, CO12.2022
Associate of Science in Nursing (ADN, RN) -
Lamar Community College
Lamar, CO08.2006
Psychiatric Technician Certificate -
Pueblo Community College
Pueblo, CO01.2002
Skills
- Psychiatric Nursing Care
- Crisis intervention
- Patient assessment
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
- Electronic health records
- Patient education
- Medication management
- Clinical supervision
- Care plan development
- Culturally sensitive
- Taking vitals
- ADL assistance
- Strong medical ethic
- Patient monitoring
- Direct patient care
- Psychiatric and mental health care
- Patient counseling
- Professional bedside manner
- Patient and family advocacy
- Documentation and charting
- Medical consultation
- Nursing plan development
- Emotional intelligence
- Behavioral Health and Milieu Management
- Crisis Intervention and De-escalation
- Medication Administration and Monitoring
- Patient and Family Education
- Nursing Staff Leadership and Supervision
- Coaching, Training, and Onboarding
- Clinical Documentation and EHR (BEHR)
- Joint Commission and Regulatory Compliance
- Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration
- Admission, Transfer, and Discharge Coordination
- Emergency Response and Critical Decision-Making
Professional Memberships
American Nurses Association (ANA), Current Member
Timeline
Registered Nurse II Supervisor
Colorado Mental Health Hospital in Pueblo
05.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse I
Colorado Mental Health Institute at Pueblo
01.2016 - 05.2024
Registered Nurse Supervisor II
Colorado Mental Health Institute at Pueblo
01.2009 - 05.2024
Registered Nurse
Complete Home Health Care
07.2007 - 10.2019
Registered Nurse / Psychiatric Technician
Colorado Mental Health Institute at Pueblo
01.2000 - 05.2024
Master of Science - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Northern Kentucky University
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) -
Pueblo Community College
Associate of Science in Nursing (ADN, RN) -
Lamar Community College
Psychiatric Technician Certificate -
Pueblo Community College