Andrea Fischer MSN, RN, NPD-BC
Reading,PA
Summary
REGISTERED NURSE with 23 years of experience in acute care nursing and professional development, with expertise in crisis intervention, seeking full-time position as a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Rotation
Student PMH Nurse Practitioner
05.2023 - 08.2023
- 258 clinical hours: 204.5 adult, 53.5 pediatric
- Perform evidence-based mental health exams and medication management for adult and pediatric patients on psychiatric consult service and in psychiatric emergency unit.
- Evaluated 14-16 patients in twelve-hour day
- Performed focused patient histories, assessments, and interventions for acute psychiatric needs.
- Developed evidence-based plan of care, including follow-up care.
Clinical Rotation
Student PMH Nurse Practitioner
01.2023 - 04.2023
- 252 adult clinical hours
- Performed evidence-based mental health exams and medication management for inpatient psychiatric adult population, including patients with schizophrenia, borderline personality disorder, bipolar disorder, depression, anxiety, and substance abuse.
- Evaluated 14-16 patients in 8-hour day.
- Performed focused patient histories, assessments, and interventions for acute psychiatric needs.
- Developed evidence-based plan of care, including follow-up care.
Advanced Health Assessment
Student PMH Nurse Practitioner
01.2022 - 04.2022
- 45 clinical hours
- Assessed, diagnosed, planned, implemented evidence-based treatment plan, and evaluated care of diverse virtual patient population with medical and psychiatric issues.
Nursing Professional Development Practitioner
Reading Hospital
09.2006 - Current
- Developed educational programs for over 170 staff on four surgical units and medical complexity unit, emphasizing safe patient care.
- Certified instructor for Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) and Management of Aggressive Behavior (MOAB) de-escalation classes.
- Onboarded over 50 staff members from May-August 2023.
- Engaged and interacted with staff to set appropriate goals and plans to achieve targets.
- Managed patient care assignments and facilitated unit flow during periods of high census.
Hospice RN, per diem
AseraCare
03.2015 - 01.2017
- Planned and managed care of hospice patients at home and at various living facilities
Adjunct Assistant Professor
Alvernia University
05.2012 - 07.2012
- Collaborated with professor to teach NSG 303, Professional Writing; assisted with database searches, APA format, and graded writing assignments.
Registered Nurse
Reading Hospital
03.2002 - 09.2006
- Managed care of high-acuity medical-surgical patients after gastrointestinal, vascular, bariatric, and trauma surgery
- Lead unit as charge nurse, mentor, preceptor, and Quality and Education Council Co-Chair
Registered Nurse
Christiana Hospital
05.2000 - 12.2001
- Patient care, charge nurse, and preceptor on an orthopedic trauma, spine, joint surgical unit.
Education
Post-Master’s Certificate - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
08.2023
Master of Science - Nursing Education
06.2012
- magna cum laude graduate
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
05.1999
Skills
- Adult psychiatry experience on medical-complexity unit
- Mental and Physical Assessments
- Crisis Situations
- Interdisciplinary Meetings
- Interpersonal Communication Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Compassionate Care
- Active Listening
- Emotional Support
- Social Perceptiveness
- Patient Education
Affiliations
- ANA
- American Psychiatric Nurses Association
- ANPD
Timeline
Clinical Rotation - Student PMH Nurse Practitioner
05.2023 - 08.2023
Clinical Rotation - Student PMH Nurse Practitioner
01.2023 - 04.2023
Advanced Health Assessment - Student PMH Nurse Practitioner
01.2022 - 04.2022
Hospice RN, per diem - AseraCare
03.2015 - 01.2017
Adjunct Assistant Professor - Alvernia University
05.2012 - 07.2012
Nursing Professional Development Practitioner - Reading Hospital
09.2006 - Current
Registered Nurse - Reading Hospital
03.2002 - 09.2006
Registered Nurse - Christiana Hospital
05.2000 - 12.2001
Wilkes University - Post-Master’s Certificate, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Drexel University - Master of Science, Nursing Education
University of Delaware - Bachelor of Science, Nursing