Autumn Gardner
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Graduate
Hanover,PA
Summary
Upcoming PMHNP with five years of psychiatric registered nurse experience and 600+ hours of supervised clinical nurse practitioner experience. Highly motivated with a strong work ethic and a desire to improve quality of patient care through evidence based practice.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Wellspan York Hospital
11.2022 - Current
- Increased patient satisfaction scores by actively listening to concerns, addressing needs, and providing empathetic support during crisis situations.
- Collaborated proactively with psychiatrists to adjust treatment plans based on observed changes in symptoms or behavior patterns among patients.
- Improved patient outcomes by developing and implementing tailored nursing care plans for individuals with psychiatric disorders.
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Sheppard Pratt
06.2019 - 09.2022
- Enhanced treatment efficacy by collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive mental health care.
- Built trust with patients from various cultural backgrounds through culturally competent care practices tailored to individual needs.
- Ensured patient safety by closely monitoring behaviors, administering medications as prescribed, and intervening during incidents of aggression or selfharm.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Downers Grove, IL 05.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT 05.2001 -
Associate of Science - Nursing
Anne Arundel Community College
Arnold, MD 05.2001 -
Skills
- Multidisciplinary Collaboration
- Patient Assessments
- Treatment Planning
- Crisis Intervention
- Client Education
Practicum Experience
Wellspan Philhaven- Edgar Square/Gettysburg/Meadowlands/ Mt. Gretna
- 525 hours of medication management
- 125 hours of psychotherapy
- Educated patients on treatment options, medical needs, and non medical options for treatments and therapy.
- Conducted through psychiatric evaluations resulting in accurate diagnoses and treatment plans for clients across the lifespan
- Utilized evidenced based psychotherapies such as cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectal behavioral therapy, and motivational interviewing
- Collaborated with treatment team members to develop and implement effective care plans , resulting in positive patient experiences and increased treatment adherence
Licenses/Certifications
- Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner- American Nurses Credentialing Center
- Psychiatric Registered Nurse- Board of Nursing PA/MD
- Basic Life Support- American Heart Association
Memberships
American Psychiatric Nurses Association
Timeline
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Wellspan York Hospital
11.2022 - Current
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Sheppard Pratt
06.2019 - 09.2022
Master of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
05.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
05.2001 -
Associate of Science - Nursing
Anne Arundel Community College
05.2001 -