Years of nursing experience
Albulena Calaj
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Andover,MA
Summary
Attentive Nurse composed and polished even in high-stress situations. Collaborative leader and team player willing to pitch in and assist with any task. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Committed and diligent professional with expertise in developing individualized plans of care, collecting and analyzing patient data and facilitating individual and group therapy sessions. Committed to thoroughly screening and interviewing patients and devising creative treatment plans to provide exceptional care. Exceptional communication, documentation and time management abilities.
Overview
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Certification
Work History
Staff Nurse Step Down Cardiac Surgery
Massachusetts General Hospital
12.2020 - Current
- Providing and evaluating direct nursing care to adults who value their independence but need help with daily activities
- Developing and initiating individualized plan of care for patients/ or families by educating, assessing, planning, implementing, evaluating, and delegating patient care
- Utilized strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care.
- Educated patients and family members about preventive health care and recovery.
- Administered medications and treatments to patients per doctor's orders or CRNP orders.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching hospital policies, emergency procedures, and nursing best practices.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Carried out comprehensive care focused on patient needs and meeting care goals.
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Student
BayRidge Hospital
05.2023 - 12.2023
- Managed patients across life span
- Working as nurse practitioner student during clinical rotations ,engaging with care of assessing, diagnosing, and treating children and adults with mental illness
- Rounded with team during treatment meetings with patients and family
- Conducted psychoeducational sessions either individually or group
- Manage psychotropic medications and follow up plan.
- Documented observations, interventions and concerns in patient charts and electronic systems, sustaining continuum of care from admission through to discharge.
- Cultivated relationships with patients, discussing ways to help improve overall health while alleviating self-harm practices.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to products and services.
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
PMHNP Student
MGH Addiction Consult Team
08.2023 - 12.2023
- Improved patient outcomes through thorough assessments and accurate diagnoses.
- Reduced risk of relapse by providing ongoing support during follow-up visits and crisis interventions when necessary.
- Participated actively in professional development opportunities to stay current on industry trends, guidelines, and standards of practice in the PMHNP field.
- Streamlined documentation processes to maintain accurate and updated patient records efficiently.
PMHNP Student
The Center For Healthy Aging, Beth Israel Lahey
09.2023 - 12.2023
PMHNP Student
Riverside Community Care
10.2023 - 12.2023
Staff Nurse- Telemetry General Medicine
Beverly Hospital
06.2018 - 12.2020
- Providing direct patient care, both medical and non-medical; conducting patients’ assessments on admission and during hospitalization
- Collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data and information from health care members and documents.
- Collaborated with physicians and staff in other disciplines.
- Utilized strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care.
- Educated patients and family members about preventive health care and recovery.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures, and nursing best practices.
Staff Nurse
CareOne At Wilmington
11.2016 - 06.2018
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care, and discharge instructions.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
Education
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner - Psychiatry
Regis College
Weston, MA12.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Southern University of New Hampshire
Manchester, NH04.2018
Associate of Science - Nursing
Bunker Hill Community College
Charlestown, MA05.2016
Skills
- Patient Health Education
- Clinical Documentation
- Psychiatric and Mental Health Care
- Reliable & Trustworthy
- People Skills
- Active Listening
- Good Work Ethic
- Friendly, Positive Attitude
- Critical Thinking
- Flexible Schedule
Certification
- Registered Nurse - RN2309701
- Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse - Graduated December 2023
- NPI Number -1699548081
- Prevention & Management of Aggressive Behavior (PMAB)
- Prevention & Management of Disruptive Behavior (PMDB)
- Telemetry certified-2018
- BLS/CPR expiration 12/2024
- Ventricular Assist Device -certified since 2021
Additional Information
HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS
- Proficient in all tasks undertaken
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Work well in team situation when interacting with different people
- Highly reliable, proven ability to get the job done
- Friendly, courteous, articulate, and helpful
- Loyal, energetic, positive attitude, patient, and a problem solver
- Fluent in English and Albanian
COMPUTER SKILLS
EPIC- electronic health record system
Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Access
Timeline
PMHNP Student
Riverside Community Care
10.2023 - 12.2023
PMHNP Student
The Center For Healthy Aging, Beth Israel Lahey
09.2023 - 12.2023
PMHNP Student
MGH Addiction Consult Team
08.2023 - 12.2023
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Student
BayRidge Hospital
05.2023 - 12.2023
Staff Nurse Step Down Cardiac Surgery
Massachusetts General Hospital
12.2020 - Current
Staff Nurse- Telemetry General Medicine
Beverly Hospital
06.2018 - 12.2020
Staff Nurse
CareOne At Wilmington
11.2016 - 06.2018
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner - Psychiatry
Regis College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Southern University of New Hampshire
Associate of Science - Nursing
Bunker Hill Community College
- Registered Nurse - RN2309701
- Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse - Graduated December 2023
- NPI Number -1699548081
- Prevention & Management of Aggressive Behavior (PMAB)
- Prevention & Management of Disruptive Behavior (PMDB)
- Telemetry certified-2018
- BLS/CPR expiration 12/2024
- Ventricular Assist Device -certified since 2021
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