Alyssa Souza

Team Nursing Model and Charge position on a 24 bed adult inpatient unit and a 6 bed Intensive Assessment Unit

• Conducted comprehensive admission and ongoing mental health assessments
• Developed, implemented, and evaluated patient care plans while collaborating with the interdisciplinary team to optimize patient outcomes
• Educated patients and families on care plan goals and facilitated aftercare discharge planning for successful transitions
• Administered medications and treatments per physician orders and hospital protocols.
• Documented patient care accurately in electronic health records for continuity of care.

Integrated behavioral health support into primary care within Mass General Brigham's population health management framework.

• Collaborated with healthcare teams to enhance population health initiatives and strategies.
• Assessed patients' physical and mental health needs, developing treatment plans and monitoring progress.
• Coordinated comprehensive patient care plans through interdisciplinary collaboration across multiple departments.
• Administered assessments and utilized skills-based therapies alongside psychiatric consultation for high-risk populations.
• Managed caseload through independent telephonic outreach, appointment scheduling, and EMR documentation in Centricity.

Led charge nurse responsibilities on 20-bed and 16-bed psychiatric units.

• Administered medications and monitored patient responses in psychiatric settings.
• Developed individualized care plans in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
• Provided therapeutic interventions and counseling for patients in mental health crises.
• Supervised junior nursing staff, offering guidance and support during shifts.
• Participated in training sessions to enhance understanding of psychiatric nursing best practices.
• Conducted laboratory tests to aid in detection of conditions and diagnosis.
• Performed assessments and documented patient progress in electronic health records.