Allison Ernest
Midlothian,VA
Summary
Dedicated Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner professional,with a history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand. I am committed to providing excellent care to patients of all ages. Expertise in performing inpatient and outpatient psychiatric assessments and discharges and participating in crisis interventions. Kind and caring professional with 15 years of experience in nursing, including 13 years of Emergency Department nursing and two plus years as a PMHNP.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Insight Physicians
Richmond, VA
06.2020 - Current
- Administered medication and treatments to patients to observe and record responses.
- Coordinated with medical and paramedical professionals to provide appropriate input and effectively formulate and implement treatment plans for patients.
- Provided direct quality care to patients by monitoring, recording and evaluating psychiatric conditions.
- Responded to numerous volatile situations and violent outbreaks to restore safety and security of patients and staff.
- Utilized multi-modal diagnostic tools to diagnose and treat patients with memory difficulties and dementia.
- Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.
- Exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and great work ethic.
- Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
- Treatment in both the inpatient and outpatient psychiatric settings, ages 6-geriatric.
Registered Nurse Clinical Supervisor
Bon Secours Mercy Health
Mechanicsville, Virgnia
06.2016 - 06.2020
- Reviewed and evaluated test results to suggest care and treatment options.
- Developed and updated policies and procedures, maintaining compliance with statutory, regulatory and local, state and federal guidelines relating to HIPAA, benefits administration and general liability.
- Defined testing protocols, quality assurance initiatives and clinic policies and procedures.
- Designed and introduced leadership development, coaching and team management model, resulting in promotion of employees into increased levels of responsibility.
- Monitored and inspected staff processes to eliminate hazards posed for both residents and staff while ensuring continuous compliance with regulations.
- Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
- Conducted routine facility inspections, identifying areas needing improvement and eliminating hazards posed to staff and residents for continued compliance with associated regulations.
- Communicated with patients, ensuring that medical information was kept private.
- Maintained schedule for 120 plus employees
Registered Nurse
Bon Secours Mercy Health Systems
Mechanicsville, Virginia
09.2007 - 06.2016
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment.
- Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from measles, pneumonia, influenza and other illnesses of concern.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds and thoracic trauma.
- Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
- Collaborated with law enforcement on criminal cases by quickly reporting injuries and collecting needed evidence.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Identified a a multitude of conditions by conducting health screenings and reviewing patient histories.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Administered medications to patients and monitored response to medications.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Reported findings to quality departments after conducting routine restraint audits and worked with team to devise corrective actions for deficiencies.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Cared for patients in 42-bed unit, supporting fellow nurses in delivering outstanding treatment to patients.
- Participated in retention committee to discuss policies, propose revisions and implement changes.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Strengthened training and nursing knowledge by taking part in continuing education programs and workshops.
Patient Care Tech
Bon Secours Mercy Health
Mechanicsville, Virgnia
03.2005 - 09.2007
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
- Organized and replenished unit supplies to maintain team readiness for expected demands.
- Collected and transported specimens to prepare for lab testing.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Assembled admissions pages and added new pages to patients' charts.
- Supported patient admissions, discharges and transfers to promote team productivity.
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Helped patients maintain healthy skin by checking wounds, assessing integrity and bathing bedbound individuals.
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs and offered qualified support.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
Walden University
2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Liberty University
2011
Associate Degree - Nursing
Bon Secours School of Nursing
2007
Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Multitasking Abilities
- Self-Motivated
- Decision Making
- Cultural Awareness
- Interpersonal Communication
- Problem-Solving
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Active Listening
- Organization and Time Management
Certification
- ANCC Board Certified, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse practitioner - January 2020- Current
- Virginia Licensed Registered Nurse - 2007- Current
- Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS), American Heart Association
- Crisis Intervention Training (CIT)
- Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN)
Timeline
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Insight Physicians
06.2020 - Current
Registered Nurse Clinical Supervisor
Bon Secours Mercy Health
06.2016 - 06.2020
Registered Nurse
Bon Secours Mercy Health Systems
09.2007 - 06.2016
Patient Care Tech
Bon Secours Mercy Health
03.2005 - 09.2007
Master of Science - Nursing
Walden University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Liberty University
Associate Degree - Nursing
Bon Secours School of Nursing
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