Babbet Forgarthy
Jersey City,NJ
Summary
Patient-oriented Nurse with 12 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Dedicated nurse with proven expertise in holistic care approaches and effective communication, honed at Carepoint Bayonne Medical Center and other notable institutions. Excelled in deescalating crises and enhancing patient satisfaction through compassionate caregiving and psychotherapy techniques.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pscychiatric Nurse
Carepoint Bayonne Medical Center
04.2023 - Current
- Explained useful coping methods to relieve depression and anxiety.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions on various topics such as coping strategies, stress management, and medication adherence for improved patient understanding.
- Deescalated agitated patients using verbal interventions before resorting to physical restraints or seclusion when necessary.
- Administered psychotropic medications as prescribed, monitoring side effects and adjusting dosages as needed under physician guidance.
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Student
Grace Medical Consult
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Managed caseload effectively while maintaining high standards of patient care and timely follow-up assessments.
- Increased patient satisfaction by addressing concerns, answering questions, and advocating for individual needs within the healthcare system.
- Conducted psychoeducation sessions for patients and families on coping strategies, medication management, and mental health stigma reduction.
Psychiatric Nurs
Summit Oaks Hospital
07.2022 - 05.2023
- Educated patients and families about mental health, diagnoses and treatment options.
- Deescalated agitated patients using verbal interventions before resorting to physical restraints or seclusion when necessary.
- Administered psychotropic medications as prescribed, monitoring side effects and adjusting dosages as needed under physician guidance.
Education
Master of Science - Psychiatric Nursing
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN01-2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Fairleigh Dickinson University
Teaneck, NJ12-2012
Skills
- Holistic Care Approaches
- Psychotherapy techniques
- Effective Communication Skills
- Stress Reduction Techniques
- Compassionate caregiving
- Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder management
- Child Psychiatry Expertise
- Behavioral Change Strategies
- Diagnostic assessment
- Conflict Resolution Strategies
- Data-Driven Practice
- Clinical Therapeutic Intervention
Certification
- Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) - American Nurses Credentialing Center.
- CPR/AED Certification
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS)
Timeline
Pscychiatric Nurse
Carepoint Bayonne Medical Center
04.2023 - Current
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Student
Grace Medical Consult
01.2023 - 01.2024
Psychiatric Nurs
Summit Oaks Hospital
07.2022 - 05.2023
Master of Science - Psychiatric Nursing
Walden University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Fairleigh Dickinson University
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