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Bernadette Ranieri

Davie,Fl

Summary

Compassionate Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in patient assessment, treatment plan development, and medication management. Excel at communication, empathy, and resilience, ensuring effective patient care and positive outcomes.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

GROW THERAPY
New York
08.2024 - Current
  • 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.

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Headway
New York
03.2024 - Current
  • 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.

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

FORT LAUDERDALE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
03.2022 - 07.2024
  • 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
  • Make proper discharge recommendations
  • Conduct risk assessments to determine appropriate treatment modalities and safety planning
  • Evaluate patient response to intervention/therapy
  • Facilitate medication focused education groups
  • Initiate and interpret laboratory tests as needed
  • Prescribe or dispense medications based on knowledge and pharmacological and physiological principles in accordance with state and federal laws and regulations
  • Provide client-centered care by utilizing evidenced-based guidelines
  • Appropriately diagnose clients according to DSM-V criteria
  • Effectively manage client symptoms by initiating, adjusting, and continuously monitoring medication administration
  • Improve client’s awareness and knowledge pertaining to mental illnesses and medications
  • Educate clients on proper use, drug interactions, and adverse drug reactions of medications and the course and prognosis of mental illnesses.

Admissions Nurse

FORT LAUDERDALE HOSPITAL
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
08.2020 - 03.2022
  • 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.

Telephone triage Nurse

VITAS HEALTHCARE
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
02.2015 - 08.2020
  • 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.

Registered Nurse

BROWARD GENERAL MEDICAL CENTER
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
01.2010 - 01.2015
  • 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.

Education

PMHNP -

nova southeast university
Davie, Florida
08.2021

Bachelor of Science in Nursing -

chamberlain university
Chicago, IL

Nursing Diploma -

St. Vincents nursing school
Staten Island, NY

Sigma Theta Tau

Skills

  • Mental health counseling
  • Diagnostic Assessment
  • Behavioral therapy
  • Multidisciplinary Collaboration
  • Patient Health Education
  • Patient-centered care
  • Clinical Supervision
  • Medication Management
  • Psychiatric and Mental Health Care
  • Substance abuse treatment
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Multitasking
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Written Communication
  • Time Management
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Clinical Documentation
  • Clinical Quality Improvement

Licensureandcertification

  • Advanced Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, 04/2025, APRN 11015942
  • Registered Nurse (RN), 04/2025, RN 9242366
  • Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC), 10/2026, 2021035594
  • DEA Certificate, 04/2026, MR6868799

Volunteer Experience

Healing The Children, 1997, 2003, Traveled to different countries such as Colombia, Dominican Republic, Guatemala and assisted in OR with cleft palate repairs, burn scar revisions, pre op and post op care.

Timeline

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

GROW THERAPY
08.2024 - Current

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Headway
03.2024 - Current

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

FORT LAUDERDALE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
03.2022 - 07.2024

Admissions Nurse

FORT LAUDERDALE HOSPITAL
08.2020 - 03.2022

Telephone triage Nurse

VITAS HEALTHCARE
02.2015 - 08.2020

Registered Nurse

BROWARD GENERAL MEDICAL CENTER
01.2010 - 01.2015

PMHNP -

nova southeast university

Bachelor of Science in Nursing -

chamberlain university

Nursing Diploma -

St. Vincents nursing school

Sigma Theta Tau

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