Beth Chandler-Petri
Inglewood,CA
Summary
Seasoned Psychiatric Registered Nurse with extensive experience in high-pressure environments such as CHOC Children's Hospital and UCLA Resnick Neuropsychiatric Hospital. Demonstrates strong crisis management skills and excels in mental health services coordination, patient assessment, and intake processes. Proficient in Epic documentation, known for maintaining composure during crises, and employs effective de-escalation tactics to ensure optimal patient care. Aiming to leverage expertise in a challenging nursing role focused on advancing mental health outcomes.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
UCLA Resnick Neuropsychiatric Hospital
Westwood, CA
02.2022 - Current
- Orchestrates care in a 6-bed Psychiatric ICU.
- Collaborates with physicians and psychiatrists to design effective medication management plans.
- Evaluates, tracks, and records patient's physical and emotional state regularly.
- Balances numerous duties simultaneously, continually prioritizing top-notch patient care.
- Carries out physician-recommended medication regimens.
- Guided patients through their mental health journey by providing education on diagnosis.
- Implements strategic interventions to manage crises with distressed individuals.
Psychiatric Charge Nurse/Inpatient Acute Care
Stanford Healthcare
Stanford, CA
04.2015 - 12.2023
- Led 15-bed inpatient psychiatric unit nursing team at Stanford Hospital.
- Coordinated psychiatric intake processes to streamline client assessments.
- Performs duties such as monitoring vital signs and administering medication.
- Provides client assessments upon admission and discharge.
- Engages with patients and their families about ongoing care and medications.
- Collaborated with psychiatrists to address medication adjustments and compliance concerns.
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
CHOC Children's Hospital
Orange, CA
09.2021 - 02.2022
- Engaged patients in discussions to alleviate self-harm practices.
- Monitored vital signs and administered medications with precision.
- Tracked patients on psychotropic medications to evaluate effectiveness and side effects.
Psychiatric Emergency Services Nurse
San Mateo Medical Center
San Mateo, CA
04.2015 - 03.2018
- Performed detailed screenings to diagnose emergent psychological issues.
- Ensured safety and provided therapeutic care by implementing necessary measures in emergencies.
- Established transfer of care to inpatient mental health facilities.
- Provided crisis line support for emergency services.
Behavioral Health Assessor RN
WellStar Health System
Marietta , GA
02.2009 - 04.2015
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to evaluate mental health patients in emergency and medical floor settings.
- Assesses patient care levels, ensuring appropriate facility assignments.
- Collaborates with Psychiatrists, Nurses, and Care Coordination to provide optimum patient care.
- Communicates efficiently and effectively with patient family.
- Crisis Line experience.
Psychiatric Registered Nurse/Weekend Supervisor
Universal Health Services/Laurel Heights Hospital
Atlanta, GA
03.2006 - 02.2009
- Oversaw weekend operations and provided medication supervision for adolescent psychiatric care.
- Coordinated intake procedures with outside organizations for psychiatric residential placement.
- Guided individuals in managing mental health conditions via lifestyle modifications.
Psychiatric Registered Nurse/Child/Adolescents
Inner Harbor Hospital
Douglasville, GA
03.2006 - 02.2009
- Provided mental health supervision and support for youth aged 6-17 years.
- Performed comprehensive client evaluations upon both admission and discharge.
- Performed milieu management to support safety and structure within youth residential facility.
- Ensured patient safety throughout crisis situations.
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Universal Health Services/Horsham Clinic
Ambler, PA
08.2003 - 03.2007
- Oversaw support nursing team and medical personnel.
- Intake assessment of all adolescent, adult, children and drug and alcohol admissions.
- Prepared daily therapeutic groups that encouraged patients to explore their own psychiatric issues
- Facilitated effective response to high-stress situations and maintained operational stability.
Education
BSN - Nursing
American Sentinel College of Nursing
Waterbury, CT11.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Fine Art
Kutztown University
Kutztown, PA06.1997
ASN - Nursing
Bucks County Community College
Newtown, PA05.2003
Skills
- Extensive Experience as Psychiatric Charge Nurse
- Mental Health Crisis Line support
- Medication Management Expertise
- Intake Coordination
- Patient Placement Coordination
- Expertise in Care Evaluation
- Proficient in Epic documentation
- Rapid Decision-Making Skills
- Experienced in Conflict Resolution Strategies
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Skilled in Engaging Various Patient Demographics
- Proficient Telephone Etiquette
Certification
- California Nursing License 95050445 -December 2014-present
- American Heart Association/BLS Certified
- CPI Certified
Timeline
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
UCLA Resnick Neuropsychiatric Hospital
02.2022 - Current
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
CHOC Children's Hospital
09.2021 - 02.2022
Psychiatric Charge Nurse/Inpatient Acute Care
Stanford Healthcare
04.2015 - 12.2023
Psychiatric Emergency Services Nurse
San Mateo Medical Center
04.2015 - 03.2018
Behavioral Health Assessor RN
WellStar Health System
02.2009 - 04.2015
Psychiatric Registered Nurse/Weekend Supervisor
Universal Health Services/Laurel Heights Hospital
03.2006 - 02.2009
Psychiatric Registered Nurse/Child/Adolescents
Inner Harbor Hospital
03.2006 - 02.2009
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Universal Health Services/Horsham Clinic
08.2003 - 03.2007
BSN - Nursing
American Sentinel College of Nursing
Bachelor of Arts - Fine Art
Kutztown University
ASN - Nursing
Bucks County Community College
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