Allison Savage, PMHNP
Dover,Pennsylvania
Summary
Dynamic Psychiatric Registered Nurse with extensive experience in mental health evaluation and crisis management. Proven ability to build trust with diverse patients while applying psychopharmacology and therapeutic techniques. Recognized for strong clinical judgment and fostering collaborative multidisciplinary care to enhance patient outcomes.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Penn Medicine Lancaster General Hospital
Lancaster, PA
06.2018 - Current
- Conducted thorough psychosocial assessments.
- Promoted a therapeutic environment by establishing rapport, maintaining boundaries, and fostering open communication.
- Built trust with patients from various cultural backgrounds through culturally competent care.
- Ensured patient safety by monitoring behaviors, administering medications, and intervening using therapeutic techniques.
- Responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Collaborated proactively with psychiatrists and care team to adjust treatment plans based on observed changes in symptoms or behavior patterns.
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Penn Medicine Lancaster General Hospital
Lancaster, PA
06.2000 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians to assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Participated as a member of a Level I Trauma Team.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscularly and monitored responses.
- Assisted with intubations, chest tubes, and other lifesaving procedures.
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis, and treatment.
- Mentored new nursing staff in emergency room procedures and techniques, promoting team cohesion and a supportive learning atmosphere.
Education
Master of Science - Nurse Practitioner
Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences
Lancaster, PA08-2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Pennsylvania College of Nursing & Health Sciences
Lancaster, PA06-2011
Associate of Science - Nursing
Harrisburg Area Community College
Harrisburg, PA05-2000
Skills
- Mental health evaluation
- Substance abuse treatment
- Patient assessments and clinical documentation
- Psychopharmacology and medication administration
- Application of various therapies
- Crisis management and de-escalation
- Client and family education
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
Certification
- Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) - American Nurses Credentialing Center.
- Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) - Board of Certification for Emergency Nursing.
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certification (PALS)
- Management of Aggressive Behaviors (MOAB)
Timeline
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Penn Medicine Lancaster General Hospital
06.2018 - Current
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Penn Medicine Lancaster General Hospital
06.2000 - Current
Master of Science - Nurse Practitioner
Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Pennsylvania College of Nursing & Health Sciences
Associate of Science - Nursing
Harrisburg Area Community College