Beth Howard
Summary
Dedicated Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner student with extensive experience in high-volume outpatient ambulatory triage. Proficient in symptom assessment, risk identification, patient education, and provider communication, consistently evaluating patients with psychiatric symptoms and medication concerns. Recognized for strong clinical judgment, exceptional organizational skills, and unwavering professionalism. Actively pursuing a clinical preceptorship to enhance diagnostic, medication management, and therapeutic skills while contributing to clinic workflow and patient care excellence.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
2027
2027
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Lead Triage Nurse
Duly Health And Care
10.2022 - Current
- Perform symptom assessment and clinical triage in a high-volume outpatient practice.
- Identify psychiatric symptoms and safety concerns and escalate to providers or emergency services as indicated.
- Communicate patient presentations and concerns to providers to support evaluation and follow-up.
- Serve as resource for triage nurses and assist with workflow prioritization.
Education
Master of Science - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
University of St. Francis
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Waubonsee Community College
Skills
Psychiatric symptom triage
Suicide and safety risk assessment
Therapeutic communication
Provider escalation and crisis intervention
Patient education and medication counseling
Multidisciplinary care coordination
Electronic health record documentation (Epic/MyChart)
Staff training and mentoring
Summer PMHNP Clinical Objectives
- Perform comprehensive psychiatric histories and mental status examinations under supervision.
- Develop differential diagnoses using DSM-5-TR criteria.
- Present organized patient cases and participate in treatment planning discussions.
- Provide patient education regarding diagnoses, medications, and safety planning.
Certifications & Professional Developments
- Illinois Registered Nurse License
- Basic Life Support (American Heart Association)
- Mental Health First Aid (National Council for Mental Wellbeing)
- Member, American Psychiatric Nurses Association (APNA)
Timeline
Lead Triage Nurse
Duly Health And Care
10.2022 - Current
Master of Science - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
University of St. Francis
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Waubonsee Community College