Amanda McCloskey
Ramsey
Summary
Registered Nurse with 10+ years of experience in psychiatric and long-term care, including 7+ years in leadership roles. Adept at managing high-acuity environments, optimizing patient safety, and guiding multidisciplinary teams. Skilled in crisis intervention, staff development, and quality improvement initiatives. Dedicated to delivering compassionate, evidence-based care while fostering collaboration and operational efficiency across diverse healthcare units.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Mental Health Patient Care Supervisor
M Health Fairview
Minneapolis
08.2025 - Current
- Directs daily operations including staffing, scheduling, workflow optimization, and resource management for nursing and support staff.
- Ensures regulatory compliance across psychiatric and substance use treatment programs while effectively managing budgets and operational resources.
- Drives patient-centered care initiatives by monitoring outcomes, implementing evidence-based practices, and advancing continuous quality improvement.
- Leads recruitment, training, mentoring, and performance evaluations of patient care staff, fostering professional growth and retention.
- Addresses complex patient needs through crisis intervention, care coordination, and collaboration with physicians, therapists, and other interdisciplinary teams.
Charge Nurse
PrairieCare Inpatient Psychiatric Hospital
Brooklyn Park
03.2018 - 08.2025
- Oversaw administrative and operational functions for a 94-bed adolescent and pediatric mental health hospital.
- Supported nurse managers in optimizing quality of care, cost-effectiveness, and patient safety.
- Served on organizational committees focused on staff morale, inter-unit collaboration, and training needs.
- Led orientation, training, and performance evaluation of new nursing staff.
Floor Nurse
PrairieCare Inpatient Psychiatric Hospital
Brooklyn Park
03.2018 - 08.2025
- Delivered comprehensive care for children, adolescents, and young adults in psychiatric crisis.
- Developed individualized care plans, provided crisis intervention, and administered medications with accurate documentation.
- Educated patients and families on medication adherence and treatment plans.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to implement and evaluate treatment goals.
Registered Nurse
Saint Anthony Health Care Center
Saint Anthony
01.2016 - 01.2020
- Administered patient care and medications according to established protocols and physician orders.
- Conducted assessments for patients with varying acuity levels and collaborated with physicians for rapid interventions.
- Assessed patient conditions, identified changes and implemented appropriate interventions promptly.
- Mentored new nursing staff and provided training on best practices in patient care and safety procedures.
Direct Support Professional
Bethesda Lutheran Communities
Coon Rapids
01.2013 - 01.2016
- Assisted adults with mental and physical disabilities in daily living activities and medication administration.
- Implemented therapeutic techniques to support treatment goals and independence.
- Responded calmly to crisis situations and managed aggressive behaviors effectively.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Metropolitan State University
St. Paul, MN12.2017
Associate Degree - Nursing
Anoka Ramsey Community College
Coon Rapids, MN01.2015
Skills
- Psychiatric Nursing & Crisis Intervention
- Leadership & Staff Development
- Quality & Safety Optimization
- Trauma-Informed Care
- Multidisciplinary Collaboration
- Critical Thinking
Timeline
Mental Health Patient Care Supervisor
M Health Fairview
08.2025 - Current
Charge Nurse
PrairieCare Inpatient Psychiatric Hospital
03.2018 - 08.2025
Floor Nurse
PrairieCare Inpatient Psychiatric Hospital
03.2018 - 08.2025
Registered Nurse
Saint Anthony Health Care Center
01.2016 - 01.2020
Direct Support Professional
Bethesda Lutheran Communities
01.2013 - 01.2016
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Metropolitan State University
Associate Degree - Nursing
Anoka Ramsey Community College