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Alexa Skal

Columbus,OH

Summary

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with a proven track record at Nationwide Children's Behavioral Health Pavilion with 3+ years of experience working as a Registered Nurse. Adept in patient-centered care and clinical documentation. Excels in individualized treatment planning, enhancing patient outcomes through therapeutic communication, and evidence-based interventions. Skilled in consistently achieving effective patient-centered outcomes.

Overview

2025
2025
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Clinical Experience (06/2023 - 07/2024)
  • Nationwide Children's Outpatient Clinic:

Worked with children under the age of 18 to provide medication refills and individualize treatment plans. Provided education to both patients and families on diagnoses and treatment options.

Preceptor: Jamie.Graham@nationwidechildrens.org


  • BaseCamp Recovery Center:

Conducted follow-up visits with patients ages 18+ with SUD. Provided education on medication and treatment options. Navigated complex patient cases while supporting patient's through active addiction and recovery.

Preceptor: Ejatta@hope42morrowservices.com


  • The Recovery Village Columbus:

Conducted thorough psychiatric evaluations to accurately diagnose mental health conditions and inform of treatment decisions. Conducted daily follow-up visits and assessed the effectiveness of individualized treatment plans.

Preceptor: Rachaelatnguyen@gmail.com


Registered Nurse

Nationwide Children's Behavioral Health Pavilion
08.2021 - Current
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
  • Administered medications safely according to guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions.
  • Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
  • Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques and crisis intervention strategies.

Education

Master of Science - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Mount Carmel College of Nursing
Columbus, Ohio
07-2024

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Mount Vernon Nazarene University
Mount Vernon, Ohio
05-2021

Skills

  • Direct Patient Care
  • Critical Thinking Skills
  • Documentation and Charting
  • Strong Clinical Judgment

Certification

  • Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) - American Nurses Credentialing Center.
  • Registered Nurse License (RN) - State Board of Nursing.
  • Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) & CPR Certified
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS)

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Nationwide Children's Behavioral Health Pavilion
08.2021 - Current
  • Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) - American Nurses Credentialing Center.
  • Registered Nurse License (RN) - State Board of Nursing.
  • Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) & CPR Certified
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS)

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Clinical Experience (06/2023 - 07/2024)

Master of Science - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Mount Carmel College of Nursing

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Mount Vernon Nazarene University
Alexa Skal