AMY CRISE
Happy Valley,OR
Summary
Have worked as an attentive Psychiatric Staff Nurse for over 20 years. Seeking position as a PMHNP. Graduating in May of 2024. Have proven to be composed and polished even in high-stress situations. Collaborative leader and team player willing to pitch in and assist with any task. Dedicated to coaching and training other health team personnel.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
PMHNP Student
Student @ FNU-Clinicals at Lifestance Happy Valley
Happy Valley, OR
10.2023 - Current
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings focused on improving outcomes for high-risk individuals.
- Counseled individuals struggling with trauma-related issues such as post-traumatic stress disorder.
- Assisted in developing strategies for managing challenging behaviors or crisis situations.
- Utilized evidence-based interventions such as cognitive behavioral therapy during individual sessions.
- Prescribed psychotropic medications based on patient needs and responses to treatment.
- Maintained accurate patient records and documentation of assessments, treatments, and progress notes.
- Provided psychiatric evaluation and medication management to patients in an outpatient setting.
- Attended weekly supervision meetings to discuss patient cases and receive feedback from supervisor.
- Adhered to HIPAA regulations regarding confidentiality of protected health information.
- Educated families about the importance of mental health care and available resources in the community.
- Performed comprehensive assessments using tools such as the MMPI-2, DSM-5 criteria.
- Developed individualized treatment plans for patients with mental health disorders.
- Assessed potential risk factors associated with suicidal ideation or violent behavior.
- Provided crisis intervention services when needed including hospitalization recommendations if necessary.
- Monitored patient responses to medications and treatments, making adjustments as needed.
- Adhered to ethical guidelines established by professional organizations regarding confidentiality of patient information.
- Provided education on lifestyle changes that can improve overall well-being.
- Maintained accurate records of patient evaluations, diagnoses, treatments, test results, referrals, and other pertinent information.
Charge Nurse
Kaiser Brookside Residential Mental Health
Happy Valley, OR
10.2021 - Current
- Coordinated and performed patient admissions, transfers and discharges.
- Directed unit staff and promoted quality care for diverse patients.
- Built and maintained strong working relationships between nursing department and other disciplines.
- Coordinated, tasked and supervised nurses and ancillary staff based on staffing requirements.
- Oversaw medication administration, monitored distribution and documented responses.
- Educated patients, caregivers and families on diagnoses, treatment and disease prevention.
- Audited patient charts in real-time, verifying accuracy and completion of information.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare specialists to devise, implement and modify plans of care defining patient outcome goals
- Supported physicians and consultants with tests and procedures.
- Conducted daily rounds to assess patient conditions, evaluate progress towards goals, and document changes in status or plan of care as needed.
Psychiatric Charge Nurse
Unity Center for Behavioral Health
Portland, OR
01.2017 - 10.2021
- Met patient needs by devising and coordinating highly tailored care plans for each individual
- Communicated with patients regarding continuing care and medications and discussed treatment plans with family members and guardians
- Served as lead clinician for patients with bipolar, depression, anxiety and personality disorders
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions
- Advocated for patient needs with an interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans
- Distributed assignments to RNs and techs while providing guidance and training to ensure proper care was administered to patients
- Coordinated and led in-services to facilitate nursing leadership development and career growth
- Precepted and mentored new staff, graduate RNs and ancillary staff
- Audited patient charts in real-time, verifying accuracy and completion of information.
Psychiatric Registered Nurse/Relief Charge Nurse
Adventist Health System
Portland, OR
05.2002 - 12.2016
- Recorded comprehensive patient histories and coordinated treatment plans with multi-disciplinary team members
- Effectively managed daily charting for each patient
- Met patient needs by devising and coordinating highly tailored care plans for each individual
- Provided client assessments upon admission and discharge
- Handled various patient-oriented duties, including vital sign monitoring, medication administration and patient behavior assessments
- Cultivated relationships with patients, discussing ways to help improve overall health while alleviating self-harm practices
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing- PMHNP
Frontier Nursing University
Hyden, KY05-2024
Associate of Applied Science - Registered Nurse
Clark College
03.2002
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Skills
- Staff Development and Precepting
- Relationship building
- Problem resolution
- Organization
- Triaging patient concerns
- Medication administration expert
- Intake and discharge
- Patient record auditing
- Patient assessments
- Duty delegation
- Exemplary communication
- Patient Care and Education
- Workflow and Patient Management
- Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
- Psychiatric assessment
- Community mental health
- Pharmacological management
- Psychotherapy Techniques
- Personality Disorder Treatment
- Addiction Recovery
- Geriatric Psychiatry
- Collaborative care
- Evidence-Based Practice
- Mental health counseling
- Mental Health Assessment
- Diagnostic Assessment
- Time Management
- Relationship Building
- Written Communication
- Problem-solving abilities
- Reliability
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Excellent Communication
Timeline
PMHNP Student
Student @ FNU-Clinicals at Lifestance Happy Valley
10.2023 - Current
Charge Nurse
Kaiser Brookside Residential Mental Health
10.2021 - Current
Psychiatric Charge Nurse
Unity Center for Behavioral Health
01.2017 - 10.2021
Psychiatric Registered Nurse/Relief Charge Nurse
Adventist Health System
05.2002 - 12.2016
Master of Science - Nursing- PMHNP
Frontier Nursing University
Associate of Applied Science - Registered Nurse
Clark College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
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