Bethany Phoenix
San Mateo,CA
Summary
Seasoned professional nurse with broad-based experience. After retirement from a successful career in psychiatric nursing and nursing education, seeking to transition to hospice nursing. Highly skilled in written and verbal communication. Excellent assessment skills. Extensive experience leading psychoeducation, symptom management and support groups.
Overview
42
42
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Professor
UCSF School of Nursing
San Francisco, CA
09.1997 - 07.2024
- Developed and implemented curriculum for graduate students in psychiatric nursing.
- Project director for 8 grant-funded projects to enhance psychiatric nursing education.
- Conducted and published research on behavioral health systems of care.
- Leadership positions included Psychiatric Mental Health NP Program Director, Department V-chair and Interim chair.
- Served as a mentor to junior faculty members.
Behavioral Health Educator
Kaiser Permanente
San Francisco, CA
06.2004 - 11.2015
- Provided health education focused on management of behavioral health conditions.
- Educated patients on how best to manage their chronic mental health conditions through lifestyle changes use of cognitive and behavioral strategies.
Psychiatric Clinical Nurse Specialist
San Francisco Community Behavioral Health Services
San Francisco, CA
07.2003 - 06.2007
- Provided recovery-oriented treatment to individuals with stimulant use disorders.
- Educated clients about mental health issues, wellness strategies, and self-care techniques.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions for a variety of mental health conditions.
Staff Nurse
San Francisco General Hospital
San Francisco, CA
03.1982 - 11.1997
- Provided nursing care to patients in inpatient and emergency psychiatric units.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop plans of care for patients.
- Served as charge nurse, team leader and mentor to new nurses.
Education
Ph.D. - Psychiatric Nursing
UCSF School of Nursing
San Francisco, CA09-1997
Master of Science - Psychiatric Nursing
UCSF School of Nursing
San Francisco, CA06-1990
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
UCSF School of Nursing
San Francisco, CA06-1988
RN Diploma - Nursing
Massachusetts General Hospital School of Nursing
Boston, NY06-1977
Skills
- Student assessments
- Active Listening
- Peer Collaboration
- Psychiatric Nursing instruction
- Student-Centered Learning
- Curriculum Creation
- Class lectures
- Team Leadership
- Academic Publication
- Group and individual instruction
- Conflict Resolution
- Career advisement
- Mentoring
- Critical Thinking
- Faculty communication
Affiliations
- Active member of American Psychiatric Nurses Association since 2000. Served as President from 2012-13, on Board of Directors from 2009-14.
- Active member of SGI-USA, lay Buddhist organization, since 1983. Developed and co-led a monthly mental health support group for SGI-USA members from 2002-19.
Accomplishments
- Psychiatric Nurse of the Year, American Psychiatric Nurses Association, 2023
- Fellow, American Academy of Nursing. Inducted 2013
- Award for Excellence in Education, American Psychiatric Nurses Association, 2009
Certification
- 1981-present: California Registered Nurse
- 1988-present: California Public Health Nurse
- 1999-present: California Clinical Nurse Specialist
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Behavioral Health Educator
Kaiser Permanente
06.2004 - 11.2015
Psychiatric Clinical Nurse Specialist
San Francisco Community Behavioral Health Services
07.2003 - 06.2007
Professor
UCSF School of Nursing
09.1997 - 07.2024
Staff Nurse
San Francisco General Hospital
03.1982 - 11.1997
Ph.D. - Psychiatric Nursing
UCSF School of Nursing
Master of Science - Psychiatric Nursing
UCSF School of Nursing
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
UCSF School of Nursing
RN Diploma - Nursing
Massachusetts General Hospital School of Nursing
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