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Aliya Hussain

Aliya Hussain

Chicago,IL

Summary

Compassionate and skilled Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurse with expertise in comprehensive psychiatric care, including diagnosis, treatment, and service coordination across diverse settings. Strong clinical skills in psychiatric evaluation, medication management, and individualized care planning. Proven track record of enhancing patient outcomes through effective communication and collaboration with healthcare teams. Creates supportive environments to promote patient recovery and mental health wellness.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Dupage Psychiatric Care PLLC
Hinsdale, IL
03.2024 - Current
  • Provided comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, including obtaining medical and mental health histories
  • Assessed patients to determine diagnosis and develop individualized treatment plans
  • Monitored patient progress and adjusted treatments as needed
  • Prescribed psychotropic medications in accordance with state regulations
  • Provided crisis intervention services during times of emotional distress or suicidal ideation
  • Met patient needs by devising and coordinating highly tailored care plans for each individual.

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

BlueSky Telepsych
Downers Grove, IL
12.2022 - 05.2024
  • Utilizes multi-modal diagnostic tools to diagnose and furnish client-centered treatments by referring to DSM-5 and listening to clients' symptoms and concerns
  • Identified and diagnosed various mental health, emotional, and substance abuse disorders
  • Consulted with psychiatrist regarding client medication alterations and the effectiveness of prescribed drugs
  • Monitored patients on prescribed psychotropic medications, evaluating effectiveness and side effects
  • Conduct psychiatric evaluations and execute medication management of up to 20 patients per day
  • Assessed need for lab tests, placed orders, and interpreted results
  • Efficiently applied supportive therapy, CBT, brief therapy, and interpersonal therapy to facilitate client growth and self-actualization.

Psychiatric Registered Nurse - Agency

Riveredge Hospital
Chicago, IL
06.2022 - 09.2022
  • Managed care from admission to discharge
  • Charge Nurse with 1:25 Nurse-to-Patient Ratio in acute pediatric, adolescent, and adult units
  • Oversaw care of suicidal patients and acted swiftly to reduce risk of harm to themselves or others.

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Student

Hartgrove Behavioral Health System
Chicago, IL
08.2021 - 05.2022
  • Performed 500 clinical hours in inpatient acute mental health facility with varied ages for individual and group therapy
  • Conducted thorough psychiatric assessments to establish accurate diagnoses and create comprehensive treatment plans
  • Offered evidence-grounded research for treatment decisions in coordination with team members
  • Completed appropriate documentation for each client
  • Monitored vital signs, nutrition intake and complications to report deviations.

Registered Nurse, Inpatient Psychiatric Unit

Hartgrove Behavioral Health System
Chicago, IL
01.2020 - 11.2021
  • Providing psychiatric nursing services to children and adolescents diagnosed with major mental illnesses
  • 160 beds
  • Nurse-to-patient ratio 1:22
  • Charge Nurse
  • Specializing in rapid stabilizing and crisis interventions using proper CPI techniques
  • Responding to numerous volatile and violent outbreaks, earning respect of physicians and coworkers for calm, levelheaded, and quick thinking to restore safety and security of patients and staff
  • Advocated for and strives to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.

Psychiatric Registered Nurse - Agency

Chicago Read Mental Health Center
Chicago, IL
11.2020 - 04.2021
  • Providing psychiatric nursing services to adults and older adults diagnosed with major mental illnesses
  • 1:12 nurse to patient ratio
  • Complete behavioral health assessments and provide care to patients with addiction, Alzheimer's, Dementia, PTDS and other mental health conditions
  • Responded to numerous emergency situations and violent outbreaks.

Education

Master of Science Psychiatric/ Mental Health -

Northern Kentucky University
Newport, KY
05.2022

Bachelor of Science Nursing -

Loyola University of Chicago
Chicago, IL
05.2019

Bachelor of Science Health Sciences -

Rush University
Chicago, IL
05.2015

Skills

  • Clinical Practice In Acute Settings
  • Medication Management
  • Interpersonal Communication
  • Clinical Quality Improvement
  • Clinical Documentation
  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Evidence-Based Practice
  • Task Prioritization
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Active Listening
  • Proficient in Emergency Response Techniques

Certification

  • Active RN and NP Licenses in Illinois and California
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - 2024
  • CPI certified

References

References available upon request

Languages

  • Urdu
  • Hindi

Activities

Volunteer at local faith centers to provide mental health assessments

Timeline

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Dupage Psychiatric Care PLLC
03.2024 - Current

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

BlueSky Telepsych
12.2022 - 05.2024

Psychiatric Registered Nurse - Agency

Riveredge Hospital
06.2022 - 09.2022

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Student

Hartgrove Behavioral Health System
08.2021 - 05.2022

Psychiatric Registered Nurse - Agency

Chicago Read Mental Health Center
11.2020 - 04.2021

Registered Nurse, Inpatient Psychiatric Unit

Hartgrove Behavioral Health System
01.2020 - 11.2021

Master of Science Psychiatric/ Mental Health -

Northern Kentucky University

Bachelor of Science Nursing -

Loyola University of Chicago

Bachelor of Science Health Sciences -

Rush University

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