Amber Drumheller
Park Hills,MO
Summary
Resourceful PMHNP committed to providing excellent care to patients of all ages. Expertise in performing admission assessments and discharges and participating in crisis interventions. Kind and caring professional with 13 years of experience monitoring treatment of patients diagnosed with disabilities, illnesses and distress.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
PMHNP-BC
IPC
Farmington , MO
03.2022 - Current
- Provided direct quality care to patients by monitoring, recording and evaluating psychiatric conditions.
- Assessed up to 16 patients daily
- Responded to numerous volatile situations and violent outbreaks to restore safety and security of patients and staff.
- Initiated therapeutic conversations with patients to assist in identifying sources of anxiety.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
- Served customers and followed outlined steps of service.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease.
- Coordinated with medical and paramedical professionals to provide appropriate input and effectively formulate and implement treatment plans for patients.
- Utilized multi-modal diagnostic tools to diagnose and treat patients with memory difficulties and dementia.
- Created plans and communicated deadlines to complete projects on time
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships
- Learned new skills and applied to daily tasks to improve efficiency and productivity
- Worked within applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment
- Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Vero RN
Evanvsville, IN
06.2021 - 09.2021
- Provided direct quality care to patients by monitoring, recording and evaluating psychiatric conditions.
- Patient load consisted of 10-15 patients
- Responded to numerous volatile situations and violent outbreaks to restore safety and security of patients and staff.
- Administered medication and treatments to patients to observe and record responses.
- Monitored vital signs, nutritional intake and signs and symptoms of complications to report deviations to supervisor.
- Monitored primary care needs for patients to coordinate access to appropriate providers.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Southeast Missouri Mental Health Center
Farmington , MO
03.2019 - 05.2021
- Provided direct quality care to patients by monitoring, recording and evaluating psychiatric conditions.
- Patient load consisted of 18-20 patients
- Responded to numerous volatile situations and violent outbreaks to restore safety and security of patients and staff.
- Administered medication and treatments to patients to observe and record responses.
- Performed patient assessments to monitor expected response to medications and altering treatment plans.
- Oversaw care of suicidal patients and acted swiftly to reduce risk of harm to themselves or others.
- Explained useful coping methods to relieve depression and anxiety.
- Conducted therapy for mentally ill patients in group and individual settings to assist patients in achieving normalcy.
- Monitored vital signs, nutritional intake and signs and symptoms of complications to report deviations to supervisor.
- Monitored primary care needs for patients to coordinate access to appropriate providers.
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
PRN Health Services
Columbia, MO
05.2018 - 08.2018
- Provided direct quality care to patients by monitoring, recording and evaluating psychiatric conditions.
- Patient load consisted of 5 patients
- Responded to numerous volatile situations and violent outbreaks to restore safety and security of patients and staff.
- Administered medication and treatments to patients to observe and record responses.
- Performed patient assessments to monitor expected response to medications and altering treatment plans.
- Oversaw care of suicidal patients and acted swiftly to reduce risk of harm to themselves or others.
- Explained useful coping methods to relieve depression and anxiety.
- Monitored vital signs, nutritional intake and signs and symptoms of complications to report deviations to supervisor.
- Monitored primary care needs for patients to coordinate access to appropriate providers.
Travel Psychiatric Nurse
Titan Medical
Kansas City, KS
03.2017 - 06.2017
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Patient load consisted of 7-10 patients
- Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
- Prepared variety of different written communications, reports and documents.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Developed team communications and information for meetings.
- Worked within applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Improved operations through consistent hard work and dedication.
- Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor.
- Created plans and communicated deadlines to complete projects on time.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
Psychiatric Technician
Southeast Mental Health Center
Farmington , MO
2009 - 2016
- Counseled and mentored clients on substance use and life choices.
- Took and monitored vital signs and managed patient behavior.
- Treated clients and families with respect and dignity.
- Charted on each patient daily.
- Successfully maintained clean, valid driver's license and access to reliable transportation.
- Cared for 5-6 patients daily
- Developed team communications and information for meetings.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
- Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
- Used Microsoft Word and other software tools to create documents and other communications.
- Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule.
Education
MSN - PMHNP
Maryville University of Saint Louis
St Louis, MO08.2021
BSN - Nursing
Central Methodist University
Fayette, MO08.2018
RN - Nursing
Jefferson College
Hillsboro, MO08.2016
LPN - Nursing
Jefferson College
Hillsboro, MO08.2015
Skills
- Student Advocacy
- Patient Charting
- Patient Histories
- Inpatient Care
- Medication Side Effect Knowledge
- Chart Management
- Patient Health Information Access
- Psychiatric Consultations
- Patient Interaction
- Individualized Care Plans
- Treatment Options
- Coping Skills
- Electronic Charting
- Psychiatric Evaluation
- Self-Motivated
- Flexible & Adaptable
- Collaboration
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
It’s not what happens to you, but how you reach to it that matters.
Epictetus
Timeline
PMHNP-BC
IPC
03.2022 - Current
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Vero RN
06.2021 - 09.2021
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Southeast Missouri Mental Health Center
03.2019 - 05.2021
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
PRN Health Services
05.2018 - 08.2018
Travel Psychiatric Nurse
Titan Medical
03.2017 - 06.2017
Psychiatric Technician
Southeast Mental Health Center
2009 - 2016
MSN - PMHNP
Maryville University of Saint Louis
BSN - Nursing
Central Methodist University
RN - Nursing
Jefferson College
LPN - Nursing
Jefferson College
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