Ashley Sandra Paddock
Orchard Park,NY
Summary
Compassionate Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with extensive experience delivering acute and chronic care to individuals with psychiatric disorders. Proven ability to develop patient-centered care plans through collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, alongside strong crisis intervention skills. Advanced clinical knowledge in psychiatry enhances the capacity to provide effective treatment and support. Committed to improving mental health outcomes through compassionate care and innovative approaches.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
M.A. Stutzman Addiction Psych Treatment Center
Buffalo, New York
02.2019 - Current
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Nurses provide 24-hour, across-shift communication and care consistent with licensing standards and NYS regulations
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
Inpatient Psychiatric Adult Unit
Erie County Medical Center
Buffalo, New York
08.2024 - 12.2024
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care and discharge planning
- Provided comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and treatment plans for diverse inpatient and outpatient populations, including individuals with depression, anxiety, schizophrenia, ADHD, ADD, Dementia and memory related disorders, psychosis and bipolar disorders
Director of Nursing
Brylin Psychiatric Hospital
Buffalo, New York
06.2023 - 06.2024
- Oversaw the daily operations of the nursing department including staffing, scheduling, budgeting, and resource allocation.
- Development and implementation of nursing policy and procedure to improve clinical outcomes
- Overseeing the hiring and continued employment of nursing staff including RNs, LPNS and aides
- Oversaw all facets of talent management, including hiring, performance evaluations, improvement plans, and terminations.
- Provide leadership to assure compliance with local, state and federal regulations and nursing practice standards
- Develop and implement health care-related training that assures the best possible delivery of health-related support and services.
Adolescent Inpatient and Outpatient Care
BestSelf Behavioral Health
Buffalo, New York
01.2024 - 05.2024
- Assisted with psychiatric emergencies that occurred on the unit including administering orders for restraints and seclusions and emergency IM medications
- Provided comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and treatment plans for diverse inpatient and outpatient populations, including individuals with depression, anxiety, ADHD, Autistic Spectrum Disorders, Adjustment Disorders, Borderline Personality Disorders and grief and loss
Clinical Nursing Instructor
Trocaire College
Buffalo, New York
02.2020 - 05.2022
- Supervising care provided by a group of students (usually 8 students in a group) while they complete their clinical rotation in your area of specialty
- Coordinating with the clinical site to make student patient assignments
- Teaching students how to perform duties at the clinical site, and answering their questions.
Registered Nurse
Centers Plan for Healthy Living
Buffalo, New York
06.2018 - 03.2022
- Performs comprehensive UASNY assessments including Functional and Mental supplements, as triggered of a member making appropriate determination for a member’s eligibility into the programs
- PRI and Screen certified and completes weekly SCREEN/PRI assessments
- Identifies the medical, functional, psychosocial, behavioral health, cultural, and linguistic needs of the member, and discusses member/family active engagement in the development of person-centered service and care plans, and decision-making.
Registered Nurse
Buffalo General Hospital
Buffalo, New York
02.2018 - 07.2019
- Assumed total care of 2 critical patients for a 13-hour shift
- Managed life support equipment
- Provided care to patient that were able to give the gift of life by the help of UNYTS
- Educated family about medical changes and provided support as needed using a Family Centered Model
Education
Master of Science - Nursing, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
D’Youville University
Buffalo, New York12.2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Pennsylvania State University
State College, Pennsylvania12.2017
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
Niagara University
Lewiston, New York05.2016
Bachelor of Science - Gerontology
Niagara University
Lewiston, New York05.2016
Certification
- Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner-Board Certified, 02/2025, ANCC
- New York State Licensed Nurse Practitioner in Psychiatry, License #406819
- DEA Licensed
- Registered Nurse, New York State Board of Nursing, License #744456
- Basic Life Support, 11/01/24, American Heart Association
- UAS Certified, 06/01/18, New York State Health Commerce Department
- PRI and SCREEN certification, 05/01/21, New York State Certified
- Respondent to CSEC and Child Trafficking, 09/01/15, New York State Certified
Timeline
Inpatient Psychiatric Adult Unit
Erie County Medical Center
08.2024 - 12.2024
Adolescent Inpatient and Outpatient Care
BestSelf Behavioral Health
01.2024 - 05.2024
Director of Nursing
Brylin Psychiatric Hospital
06.2023 - 06.2024
Clinical Nursing Instructor
Trocaire College
02.2020 - 05.2022
Registered Nurse
M.A. Stutzman Addiction Psych Treatment Center
02.2019 - Current
Registered Nurse
Centers Plan for Healthy Living
06.2018 - 03.2022
Registered Nurse
Buffalo General Hospital
02.2018 - 07.2019
Master of Science - Nursing, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
D’Youville University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Pennsylvania State University
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
Niagara University
Bachelor of Science - Gerontology
Niagara University
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