ASHLEY CEDAR
Marcus
Summary
Psychiatric nurse practitioner experienced in delivering compassionate care with career spanning 3 years. Committed and diligent professional with expertise in developing individualized plans of care, collecting and analyzing patient data. Well-versed in providing quick intervention, medication and support to patients with mental illness.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
PMHNP, Owner
Serenity Health Center
11.2022 - Current
- Prescribed medications to treat various mental, behavioral and emotional disorders.
- Analyzed and evaluated patients' data and tests and examined findings to diagnose nature and extent of mental disorders.
- Counseled outpatients and other patients during office visits and designed individualized care plans.
- Proven ability to develop and implement creative solutions to complex problems.
- Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts, and costs.
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
Victim Advocate
Family Crisis Centers
10.2020 - 12.2022
- Respond to domestic violence crises to offer support to victims
- Assess victims if they need additional services like shelter, meals, advocacy, and therapy
- Collaborate with team members and develop a care plan
- Supported victims, family members and witnesses through various systems including law enforcement, healthcare, and social services
- Provided comprehensive services including assessment, goal setting, and service plans
- Coordinated individual and group counseling to meet victim service standards
- Developed safety plans to meet victims' assessment of need
Charge Nurse
Heartland Care Center
09.2013 - 09.2020
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety
- Implemented quality patient care techniques to align with safety, health and organizational regulations
- Professionally interacted, updated and advocated care plans to patients and loved ones
- Took samples such as blood and urine to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests
- Educated patients and caregivers of various available external resources to support wound management, disease management and medication administration
- Documented medications administered and treatments and procedures performed on appropriate records to protect privacy and confidentiality of patient information
- Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads
- Documented all information in patients' electronic medical record, relaying information to DON and care providers to facilitate continuity of care
- Provided wound care and dressing changes routinely
- Maximized team performance by monitoring nursing care, including patient assessment processes and treatment implementations
- Delivered oral medications, intramuscular injections and IV fluids to mitigate or resolve patient symptoms
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders and communicating with ancillary departments and assisting staff
- Directed patient care activities and provided guidance and training to RNs, LPNs and residential advisors during shift while delegating assignments and providing treatment
Charge RN
Mercy Medical Center
07.2017 - 10.2019
- Provide care to patients across the lifespan
- Transcribe and carry out orders for physicians
- Maintain and administer medications via PICC or IV line
- Collect lab specimens
- Provide wound care and maintaining wound vacs
- Training incoming nurses on hospital policies as well as providing expertise to all staff on complex issues
- Assessed admitted patients for medical history, vital signs, medications, and current needs
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions
- Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety
- Maximized team performance by monitoring nursing care, including patient assessment processes and treatment implementations
- Performed patient assessments to monitor expected response to medications, altering treatment plans as needed
- Explained useful coping methods to relieve depression and anxiety, including meditation and yoga
- Oversaw care of suicidal patients and acted swiftly to reduce risk of harm to themselves or others
- Responded to numerous volatile situations and violent outbreaks to restore safety and security of patients and staff
Registered Nurse
Jackson Recovery Center
04.2016 - 05.2017
- Provided a therapeutic environment for an adult inpatient dual diagnosis program
- Offered high-quality medical support to clinical patients presenting a wide variety of medical symptoms with various health care concerns
- Educate patients on new diagnoses
- Supported and assessed clients struggling with addiction or relationship issues and devised strategies based on client needs
- Directed family-centered, strengths-based, culturally competent and individualized intakes and assessments
- Provided counseling and support to clients with drug and alcohol abuse issues
- Led supportive group discussions and education sessions with alcohol and drug users and families
- Provided comprehensive case management services, including creating treatment plans and connecting clients and families to appropriate resources
- Collected urine samples to test for substance use
Pediatric Home Health Nurse
Universal Pediatrics
02.2014 - 05.2015
- Administer medications via G-tube, administer nebulizer treatments, perform tracheotomy cares, perform G-tube cares, administer G-tube feedings, maintain pediatric patient on a vent
- Provide one-on-one nursing care to pediatric patient with a brain injury and aggressive behaviors
- Provided compassionate nursing care to medically fragile children in home settings
- Provided complete care to home health patients, including physical assessments, medication and chronic disease management
- Tracked patients' progress through careful reporting and documentation at each visit
- Determined and addresses individual home care needs by completing detailed assessments and reviewing documentation
- Delivered after-hours care to patients based on strict role-call rotations
- Delivered oral medications, intramuscular injections and IV fluids to mitigate or resolve patient symptoms
Charge Nurse
Touchstone Living Center
06.2013 - 10.2013
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety
- Implemented quality patient care techniques to align with safety, health and organizational regulations
- Professionally interacted, updated and advocated care plans to patients and loved ones
- Took samples such as blood and urine to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests
- Educated patients and caregivers of various available external resources to support wound management, disease management and medication administration
Education
Master of Science - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Wilkes University
Wilkes-Barre, PA05-2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT07.2020
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Iowa Central Community College
Fort Dodge, IA12.2015
Associate of Arts - undefined
Northwest Iowa Community College
Sheldon, IA12.2013
Diploma - Licensed Practical Nursing
Northwest Iowa Community College
Sheldon, IA05.2013
Skills
- Diagnostic test evaluation
- Medication prescribing
- Treatment Planning
- Psychotherapeutic inventions
- Homeopathic remedies
Affiliations
American Nurse Association
Certification
- Certified in Integrative Psychiatry by the Integrative Psychiatry Institute
- Certified Integrative Mental Health Professional from Evergreen Certifications
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
PMHNP, Owner
Serenity Health Center
11.2022 - Current
Victim Advocate
Family Crisis Centers
10.2020 - 12.2022
Charge RN
Mercy Medical Center
07.2017 - 10.2019
Registered Nurse
Jackson Recovery Center
04.2016 - 05.2017
Pediatric Home Health Nurse
Universal Pediatrics
02.2014 - 05.2015
Charge Nurse
Heartland Care Center
09.2013 - 09.2020
Charge Nurse
Touchstone Living Center
06.2013 - 10.2013
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Iowa Central Community College
Associate of Arts - undefined
Northwest Iowa Community College
Master of Science - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Wilkes University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Diploma - Licensed Practical Nursing
Northwest Iowa Community College
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