Bernadette Ranieri

• Led telepsychiatry sessions, providing expert evaluations and assessments, and leveraging technology to ensure comprehensive patient care
• Proficient in establishing rapport and building therapeutic relationships with patients in a remote setting
• Comprehensive understanding of ethical and legal considerations in telepsychiatry practice.
• Proven experience in collaborating with healthcare professionals and interdisciplinary teams within a telehealth setting
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, in a virtual environment.

• Conduct psychiatric evaluations and assessments via telecommunication platform
• Proficiency in using telehealth technology and software to communicate with patients and provide virtual treatment
• Ability to establish rapport and build therapeutic relationships with patients remotely
• Knowledge of ethical and legal considerations related to telepsychiatry practice
• Experience collaborating with other healthcare professionals and interdisciplinary teams in a telehealth setting
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, in a virtual environment

• Provide psychiatric services to those requiring various levels of care including acute inpatient, detox, rehab, PHP/IOP, outpatient clinic
• Collaborate with members of the interdisciplinary health care team to develop comprehensive individualized treatment plans
• Delivered high-quality psychiatric services across multiple levels of care, from acute inpatient to outpatient, tailoring treatment plans for diverse patient needs
• Conduct risk assessments to determine appropriate treatment modalities and safety planning
• Educated patients on mental health conditions and medication management, enhancing understanding and compliance

• Triage all potential admissions (including youths, geriatrics, adult psych, and adult substance abuse patients)
• Identify significant medical concerns and facilitate transfer to a medical facility if indicated by patient condition
• Complete comprehensive psychiatric intake assessments
• Present case to on-call MD and obtain admission orders
• Review medical records and facilitate the transfer of appropriate patients.

• Assessing patient symptoms: listen to patients' descriptions of their symptoms and assess the severity and urgency of their needs and determine the appropriate course of action
• Based on the assessment of symptoms, provide medical advice to patients and their families
• Including managing symptoms at home, recommending over-the-counter medications, or advising when to seek further medical attention
• Coordinate with other members of the hospice team, such as nurses, doctors, or social workers, to ensure that patients receive the necessary care
• Schedule appointments, arrange for medication delivery, or provide referrals to other healthcare providers
• Listen to their concerns, offer empathy and reassurance, and provide guidance on coping strategies
• Document all interactions with patients and their families, including assessments, advice given, and any follow-up actions required.

• Assess and triage patients in the emergency department
• Prioritizing care based on the severity of injuries or illnesses
• Perform rapid and accurate assessments of patient's conditions, including vital signs, medical history and physical examinations
• Collaborate with teams to develop and implement large care plans for patients
• Assistant number agency procedures, including intubation, chest tube insertion, central line placement
• Monitor patients' response to treatments and interventions, adjusting care plans as needed
• Provide emotional support and education to patients and their families during times of crisis
• Participate in continuous education and professional development activities to stay updated on all the latest advancements in trauma nursing.