Allyson Shoaf
Alaska Psychiatric Institute
Wasilla
1
Certification
3
years of professional experience
Pre-nursing student with three years of hands-on experience in acute inpatient psychiatric care. . Skilled in Crisis intervention, trauma-informed care, documenting in an EMR, BLS/CPR certified and MANDT trained, with a strong commitment to serving vulnerable and underserved Alaskan communities.
Work History
Psychiatric Nursing Assistant
3 Years 2 Months- Provide direct patient care in a high-acuity inpatient psychiatric setting serving adults with severe mental illness, developmental disabilities, forensic involvement, and complex behavioral needs.
- Obtain and document vital signs, patient observations, behavioral changes, interventions, and other relevant patient information in the electronic medical record (EMR).
- Complete admission intake responsibilities, including obtaining vital signs, orienting patients to the unit, inventorying belongings, and assisting with admission safety procedures.
- Conduct Q15-minute patient locator rounds, security checks, environmental safety checks, and contraband monitoring to maintain unit and patient safety.
- Monitor patients for changes in medical status, behavior, mental status, and level of functioning and promptly communicate concerns.
- Utilize therapeutic communication, trauma-informed care, crisis intervention, and de-escalation techniques while maintaining professional boundaries and promoting patient participation in treatment.
Education
- Pre-Nursing
- 3.48 GPA
Skills
Crisis Intervention & De-escalation
MANDT
CPR/BLS
Trauma-Informed Care
Suicide & Safety Precautions
Forensic & High-Acuity Psychiatric Care
Developmental Disability Care
Admission Intake
Vital Signs & Patient Monitoring
Electronic Medical Record (EMR) Documentation
Activities of Daily Living (ADL) Assistance
Team Communication
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) & CPR Certification - American Heart Association - [8/25/2025-08/2028]
- MANDT System Training - [05/19/2026-05/31/2027]
Timeline
Psychiatric Nursing Assistant
Alaska Psychiatric Institute
08.2023 - CurrentRead More
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