Kevin Ames
Registered Nurse
Denver
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated Travel Psychiatric Registered Nurse at UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital with expertise in direct patient care and clinical documentation. Skilled in utilizing de-escalation techniques and suicide prevention strategies, ensuring optimal patient outcomes through effective communication and rapid response to behavioral changes. Committed to enhancing mental health treatment.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Travel Psychiatric Registered Nurse
UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital
08.2025 - 02.2026
- Provided direct quality care to patients by monitoring, recording and evaluating psychiatric conditions.
- Responded to numerous volatile situations and violent outbreaks to restore safety and security of patients and staff.
- Collaborated proactively with psychiatrists to adjust treatment plans based on observed changes in symptoms or behavior patterns among patients.
- Promoted a therapeutic environment by establishing rapport, maintaining boundaries, and fostering open communication with patients and families.
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
CHRISTUS Ochsner St. Patrick Hospital
08.2023 - 08.2025
- Assisted in the implementation of individualized treatment plans for psychiatric patients, utilizing evidence-based practice guidelines.
- Administered medications according to physician orders, including IV push medications and intramuscular injections.
- Provided compassionate care to patients in an Inpatient Psychiatric Unit setting, ensuring physical and emotional needs were met.
- Demonstrated excellent communication skills when interacting with patients, families, and other health care professionals.
- Observed changes in behavior and moods that could indicate a need for medication adjustments or further psychological assessment.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center
05.2021 - 08.2023
- Adapted well under pressure during emergency situations while demonstrating sound decision making skills.
- Monitored patient progress by assessing symptoms, evaluating treatments and interventions, responding to changes in condition quickly.
- Successfully managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining excellent communication with co-workers and supervisors.
- Performed detailed assessments of patient's health status, including physical exams, lab results, diagnostic tests, vital signs.
Education
Associate in Science (A.S.) - Nursing
Sowela
Lake Charles05.2022
Skills
- Direct patient care
- Clinical documentation
- De-escalation techniques
- Suicide prevention
- Meditech
- Epic
- Patient assessments
- Medication administration
Certification
RN 215481 - Multistate
Timeline
Travel Psychiatric Registered Nurse
UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital
08.2025 - 02.2026
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
CHRISTUS Ochsner St. Patrick Hospital
08.2023 - 08.2025
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center
05.2021 - 08.2023
Associate in Science (A.S.) - Nursing
Sowela