Ashley Black
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Pensacola,FL
Summary
Resourceful Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner committed to providing excellent care to patients of all ages. Expertise in performing assessments and participating in crisis interventions. Kind and caring professional with one years of experience treating patients diagnosed with disabilities, illnesses and distress.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Certificates
Work History
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Student
BayView Professional Associates
Fairhope, AL
02.2023 - 12.2023
- Coordinated with medical and paramedical professionals to provide appropriate input and effectively formulate and implement treatment plans for patients.
- Provided direct quality care to patients by monitoring, recording and evaluating psychiatric conditions.
- Evaluate between 12-16 patients in 8-hour day
- Assessed and diagnosed a range of clients through the lifespan.
- Aided in managing pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment of various mental health diagnosis.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
Circulating Nurse, Operating Room
Thomas Hospital Infirmary Health
Fairhope, AL
01.2021 - Current
- Monitored surgical patients and delivered quality level of care before, during and after operations to promote positive outcomes.
- Used aseptic techniques to maintain sterile fields and actively monitored situations to prevent breaches in aseptic techniques.
- Positioned patients in operating rooms to prepare for surgical procedures, using supine, prone and sitting surgical positions.
- Recorded observations, patient assessments and progress and physician's orders, using EPIC.
- Provided direct support to surgical team during procedures.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Provided high level of individualized care to adult patients across multiple medical specialties.
Medical Telemetry Unit Registered Nurse
Thomas Hospital Infirmary Health
Fairhope, AL
05.2017 - 01.2021
- Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Administered medications and treatment to 5-6 patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
- Oversaw delivery of care for all patients on thirty two-bed medical-surgical unit, providing direct care to up to seven patients, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, technicians and unit clerks.
- Monitored clinical performance of staff, conducted performance appraisals, and performed other clinical and administrative responsibilities.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Thomas Hospital Infirmary Health
Fairhope, AL
05.2013 - 05.2017
- Assisted patients with mobility needs, including moving to and from beds, organizing wheelchairs and preparing assistive devices.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar to stay on top of symptoms and keep nurses informed of changes.
- Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming and other hygiene needs.
Education
Master of Science - Psychiatric Mental Health
University of South Alabama
Mobile, AL 01.2022 - 12.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL 08.2019 - 08.2020
Associate of Science - Nursing
James H. Faulkner State Community College
Bay Minette, AL 01.2015 - 05.2017
Skills
Excellent Communication
Analytical and Critical Thinking
Planning and Coordination
Cultural Awareness
Teamwork and Collaboration
Policies and procedures
Staff Management
Mental Health
Psychology
Certification
CPR certified
Timeline
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Student
BayView Professional Associates
02.2023 - 12.2023
Master of Science - Psychiatric Mental Health
University of South Alabama
01.2022 - 12.2023
Circulating Nurse, Operating Room
Thomas Hospital Infirmary Health
01.2021 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The University of Alabama
08.2019 - 08.2020
Medical Telemetry Unit Registered Nurse
Thomas Hospital Infirmary Health
05.2017 - 01.2021
Associate of Science - Nursing
James H. Faulkner State Community College
01.2015 - 05.2017
Certified Nursing Assistant
Thomas Hospital Infirmary Health
05.2013 - 05.2017
Accomplishments
Infirmary Health Nursing Excellence Award 05/2021