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ALISA MURPHY

Tonawanda,NY

Summary

Motivated psychiatric nurse practitioner with 10 years nursing experience, overseeing the treatment of clients with a broad range of disabilities, illnesses, substance use, and distress. Well versed in providing holistic, evidenced based patient-centered care to vulnerable populations, across the lifespan. Experienced in working within various mental health setting, including in a psychiatric emergency room, on an Assertive Community Treatment team, and within a mental health outpatient clinic. Upholds a reputation for delivering high quality care while exuding empathy, excellent communication skills, and a strong ability to adapt. Adept at managing crisis situations calmly and thoroughly, with a strong emphasis on safety and regulatory compliance.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

BestSelf Behavioral Health
01.2022 - Current
  • Work as psychiatric nurse practitioner, provided compassionate and evidenced-based care, while assessing client, performing psychiatric evaluations and diagnosis, as well as medication management. In addition, to providing education and psychotherapy to client's and families.
  • Provide quality, holistic care that is tailored to the individual needs of each patient.
  • Coordinate care for patients admitted in high intensity psychiatric inpatient care based on clinical assessment.
  • Use my expertise in psychiatric nursing to help patients achieve their mental health goals.
  • Utilize my knowledge of psychopharmacology and psychotherapy to improve patient outcomes.
  • Work collaboratively with other healthcare professionals to ensure the best possible outcomes for patients.
  • Promote positive mental health through education and advocacy for those suffering from mental illness.
  • Create a safe and supportive environment for individuals seeking psychiatric care.
  • Foster a trusting relationship between myself and my patients in order to provide the most effective care possible..
  • Maintain current on new developments in the field of psychiatry through continuing education courses and research studies.
  • Demonstrate excellent communication skills when interacting with patients, families, colleagues, supervisors, etc.
  • Utilize critical thinking skills when making decisions regarding patient care.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

Registered Nurse

Erie County Medical Center
02.2015 - 06.2022
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.

Registered Nurse/Charge Nurse

Northgate Health Care Facility
08.2013 - 02.2015
  • Performed general nursing responsibilities, including assessments, documentation, medication administration, admissions and discharges, plan of care development/implementation and patient/family education
  • Assisted patients with care, take vital signs, obtain specimens, and Foley catheters
  • Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Dressing changes and wound-vac dressings
  • Maintained safety and precaution standards
  • Assisted with management of patients at five different care facilities: to include, hospice, sub-acute rehab, long term, and advanced Alzheimer's and dementia care
  • Recorded patient reactions to drugs and initiated wound management protocols
  • Educated patients, caregivers, and families on diagnoses, treatment and disease prevention
  • Organized and delegated tasks during rapid response and high-pressure code situations
  • Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care
  • Collected biological samples for routine laboratory testing to assist diagnostic processes
  • Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses
  • Developed and adapted individualized treatment plans according to patient recovery goals
  • Assessed and assisted patients with diverse range and comorbid chronic diagnoses, including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, congestive heart failure (CHF), cerebrovascular accidents (CVA), diabetes, and sepsis
  • Documented and evaluated effectiveness of care plans and interventions
  • Completed clinical tasks while adhering to defined policies and procedures
  • Led patient care team and served as Nurse in Charge of Sub-Acute Unit
  • Assigned daily tasks to nurses based on experience and strengths
  • Built and maintained excellent rapport with patients and loved ones
  • Coordinated and performed patient admissions, transfers, and discharges
  • Utilized Situation-Background-Assessment-Recommendation (SBAR) and electronic health records to document treatments and patient status observations
  • Built and maintained strong working relationships between nursing department and other discipline
  • Presented information regarding diagnoses, conditions, illnesses, treatments and outcomes to patients and families in clear, easy to understand terminology
  • Oversaw delivery of high-quality, cost-effective care with focus on patient safety, comfort and dignity
  • Actualized and adapted strategies and care plans to drive patient outcomes and achieve recovery goals
  • Ensured complete and continuous patient care by documenting all health information into patients' medical records and sharing pertinent data with care providers.

Education

Master of Science - Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

D'Youville College
Buffalo, NY
12.2021

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Daemen College
Amherst, NY
2017

Associate of Applied Science - Liberal Arts and Sciences

Erie Community College
Williamsville, NY
2013

Associate of Science - Nursing

Erie Community College
Williamsville, NY
2013

Skills

  • Self-motivated
  • Organized and detail oriented
  • Committed to learning, while keeping up-to-date on continuing education and research studies
  • Strong verbal communication
  • Empathetic and compassionate
  • Exemplary ability to adapt
  • Mindful of providing holistic, evidenced-based, and individuals mental health care
  • Experienced in working with culturally diverse populations, across the lifespan
  • Experienced with dual diagnosis clients

Certification

  • NYS Nurse Practitioner of Psychiatry:

- License: 403776 Expires: 6/30/24

  • NYS Registered Nurse:

- License: 673554 Expires: 6/2024

  • BLS/CPR Certification:

Expires: 7/18/2025

  • DEA Licensed
  • Board Certification (ANCC)

Timeline

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

BestSelf Behavioral Health
01.2022 - Current

Registered Nurse

Erie County Medical Center
02.2015 - 06.2022

Registered Nurse/Charge Nurse

Northgate Health Care Facility
08.2013 - 02.2015

Master of Science - Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

D'Youville College

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Daemen College

Associate of Applied Science - Liberal Arts and Sciences

Erie Community College

Associate of Science - Nursing

Erie Community College

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