Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Effective leader consistently finding ways to improve healthcare quality.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
St. Clair County Community Mental Health
10.2023 - Current
Conducted thorough psychiatric evaluations to accurately diagnose mental health conditions and inform appropriate treatment decisions.
Maintained comprehensive, accurate, and timely electronic health records to support ongoing assessment and treatment planning efforts.
Utilized telehealth technologies as necessary to provide remote consultations while ensuring adequate patient monitoring during periods of distance-based care.
Streamlined medication management processes by regularly reviewing prescriptions for effectiveness, potential interactions, and side effects.
Improved care continuity by effectively collaborating with interdisciplinary team members and maintaining clear communication.
Developed strong therapeutic alliances with patients through active listening skills and empathic understanding of their personal experiences.
Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry best practices through continuous professional development opportunities and attending relevant conferences.
Increased patient satisfaction through providing compassionate, holistic care and addressing the unique concerns of each individual.
Provided crisis intervention services as needed to stabilize patients experiencing acute distress or at risk for harm to self or others.
Adjunct Faculty Nursing Clinical Instructor
Oakland University
07.2023 - Current
Enhanced student learning experiences by incorporating clinical simulations and real-world scenarios into lesson plans.
Promoted a culture of safety within the clinical setting by emphasizing adherence to established protocols and ethical guidelines.
Collaborated with fellow instructors to initiate interdisciplinary educational activities that enriched course content and student understanding.
Assisted with program accreditation efforts by compiling data on student outcomes and providing documentation as needed.
Served as a liaison between the nursing program and clinical sites, establishing partnerships for enhanced student experiences.
Supported students in the development of professional portfolios, preparing them for successful career advancement within the nursing field.
Assisted in the recruitment and retention of high-quality nursing students through participating in open houses and informational sessions.
Registered Nurse, Behavioral Health
Ascension Macomb-Oakland Hospital
08.2015 - 10.2023
Implemented creative therapeutic approaches using art therapy or mindfulness techniques aimed at improving mental wellness among patients under my care.
Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities related to behavioral health nursing best practices for continuous improvement in clinical knowledge and skillset.
Assisted in calming patients using recognized best practice techniques with help from assistants and guards.
Provided therapeutic crisis intervention techniques when necessary to de-escalate potentially harmful situations involving patients or staff members.
Served as an advocate for patients'' rights by ensuring they were informed about their treatment options and respected throughout the decision-making process.
Actively participated in discharge planning meetings by collaborating with the multidisciplinary team members to create comprehensive aftercare plans for successful community reintegration.
Enhanced interdisciplinary collaboration through effective communication with team members for optimal patient care.
Registered Nurse, Behavioral Health
Macomb County Community Mental Health
11.2014 - 08.2015
Implemented creative therapeutic approaches using art therapy or mindfulness techniques aimed at improving mental wellness among patients under my care.
Provided therapeutic crisis intervention techniques when necessary to de-escalate potentially harmful situations involving patients or staff members.
Conducted surveillance of patients to note behavioral changes and relayed information to charting systems.
Reduced hospital readmissions rates through effective case management coordination alongside community resources tailored to patient needs.
Assisted in the development of individualized care plans that incorporated evidence-based practices and considered each patient''s unique needs.
Enhanced interdisciplinary collaboration through effective communication with team members for optimal patient care.
Performed patient assessments to monitor expected response to medications and altering treatment plans.
Education
Master's of Science in Nursing - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Wayne State University
Detroit, MI
05.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Oakland University
Rochester, MI
04.2014
Skills
Medication Management
Psychiatric evaluation
Outpatient mental health services
Clinical Documentation
Multidisciplinary Collaboration
Suicide Risk Assessment
Inpatient psychiatric care
Clinical Quality Improvement
Patient Education
Interpersonal Communication
Team Development
Certification
Active RN license in MI
Board Certified PMHNP
CPI Training - Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (1/2023)
BLS Certified (Exp 3/2026)
Timeline
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
St. Clair County Community Mental Health
10.2023 - Current
Adjunct Faculty Nursing Clinical Instructor
Oakland University
07.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse, Behavioral Health
Ascension Macomb-Oakland Hospital
08.2015 - 10.2023
Registered Nurse, Behavioral Health
Macomb County Community Mental Health
11.2014 - 08.2015
Master's of Science in Nursing - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Wayne State University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Oakland University
Active RN license in MI
Board Certified PMHNP
CPI Training - Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (1/2023)
BLS Certified (Exp 3/2026)
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