Heather Vaughn
Minneapolis,MN
Summary
Highly motivated and ambitious new grad psychiatric nurse practitioner seeking a full-time provider position with Sonder Wellness. My goal is to work in a collaborative environment where I can use my newly acquired skills, along with my 22 years of experience working in the mental health field, to provide high quality, patient-centered care.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
RN/Clinic Coordinator
Premiere Psychiatric Medicine
Edina, MN
06.2013 - Current
- Educate patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis/prognosis, treatment options, disease process/management, and lifestyle options.
- Organize and manage care of patients undergoing Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation.
- Provide direct quality care to patients by monitoring, recording and evaluating psychiatric conditions.
- Perform patient assessments to monitor expected response to medications and alter treatment plans as needed.
- Evaluate patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Advocate for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
- Explain course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Meridian Behavioral Health
St. Paul, MN
03.2013 - 02.2014
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Medication administration, monitor vital signs, and blood glucose levels as ordered.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Monitor patients for withdrawal from alcohol, opiates, and/or benzodiazepines.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Joe Healy Medical Detoxification
San Francisco, CA
08.2007 - 12.2012
- 2010-2012: Nurse Manager. Duties included scheduling, supervising and training nurses, creating and implementing new medical policies and protocols, and coordinating client care with upper management.
- 2009-2010: Intake Coordinator. Duties included coordinating admissions, assessing patient labs and medical history prior to admission, consulting with medical director as needed.
- 2007-2009: Staff Nurse. Duties included closely monitoring clients during their withdrawal from alcohol, opiates, and/or benzodiazepines, administering medications per MD orders, documentation, implementing treatment plans, notifying MD of any changes in condition, substance abuse education.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
John Muir Behavioral Health Center
Concord, CA
10.2004 - 04.2007
- Medication administration, monitor vital signs, and verified physician orders for accuracy
- Provided patient education regarding medications, coping skills, community support
- Conducted therapeutic groups for patients with a focus topic (coping skills, relapse prevention, medication compliance, etc.)
Education
Master of Science in Nursing - PMHNP
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN05.2022
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Western Governor’s University
Salt Lake City, UT03.2019
Associate of Science in Nursing -
Minneapolis Community And Technical College
Minneapolis, MN05.2017
Vocational Nursing, Certificate -
Western Career College
San Leandro, CA09.2004
Medical Specialist, Certificate -
U.S. Army Reserves
San Antonio, TX1995
Skills
- Psychiatric Evaluation
- Psychiatric Disorders
- Substance Use Disorders
- Treatment Resistance
- Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation
- Medication Assisted Treatment
- Medication Side Effect Knowledge
- Accurate Documentation
- Suicide Prevention
- Therapeutic Facilitation
- Compassionate and Caring
- Patient Advocacy
Additional Information
- Registered Nurse- License 2457200 (MN)
- Basic Life Support Certification- expires 07/2023
- OSHA, BBP, HIPAA Certification- 01/2022
- APRN/PMHNP- certification pending exam
Accomplishments
Daisy Award Recipient for demonstrating extraordinary compassion and making a significant, positive impact on patient experiences.
Timeline
RN/Clinic Coordinator
Premiere Psychiatric Medicine
06.2013 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Meridian Behavioral Health
03.2013 - 02.2014
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Joe Healy Medical Detoxification
08.2007 - 12.2012
Licensed Vocational Nurse
John Muir Behavioral Health Center
10.2004 - 04.2007
Master of Science in Nursing - PMHNP
Walden University
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Western Governor’s University
Associate of Science in Nursing -
Minneapolis Community And Technical College
Vocational Nursing, Certificate -
Western Career College
Medical Specialist, Certificate -
U.S. Army Reserves
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