Summary
Work History
Education
Skills
Psychiatric Competencies
Licensure And Certification
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Betsy B. Scafidel

Tickfaw

Summary

Board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) with a strong nursing background and clinical training in psychiatric evaluation, diagnosis, and medication management across the lifespan. Experienced in treating mood disorders, anxiety disorders, ADHD, and trauma-related conditions while emphasizing compassionate, patient-centered care. Dedicated to providing evidence-based outpatient psychiatric care and building therapeutic relationships that support long-term mental health stability. Compassionate Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with experience in providing both acute and chronic care for patients with psychiatric disorders. Strengths include strong interpersonal skills, ability to provide patient-centered care, and advanced clinical knowledge in psychiatry. Previous work has involved direct patient care, collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans, and effective crisis intervention techniques.

Work History

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Student

River Place Behavioral Health
2023 - 2025
  • Conducted psychiatric evaluations and daily rounding for geriatric, adult, and adolescent inpatient psychiatric populations to ensure comprehensive patient care.
  • Assessed and managed patients with major depressive disorder, bipolar disorder, anxiety disorders, psychotic disorders, and behavioral disturbances to develop tailored treatment strategies.
  • Participated in treatment planning, medication management, and multidisciplinary team rounds.
  • Monitored patient progress, adjusted treatment plans, and educated patients and families on psychiatric diagnoses and medications to enhance understanding and adherence.
  • Collaborated with psychiatrists, therapists, nurses, and social workers to support safe stabilization and discharge planning.
  • Inpatient Psychiatric Hospital

Admit/PACU Nurse

AVALA Hospital
Covington
2023 - 2025
  • Conducted preoperative assessments to ensure patient safety through medication reconciliation, allergy review, and medical history evaluation.
  • Initiated IV access and obtained vital signs to efficiently prepare patients for orthopedic, neurological, and ophthalmologic surgeries.
  • Delivered patient education and emotional support to alleviate anxiety and enhance overall patient experience.
  • Collaborated with anesthesia and surgical teams to ensure safe perioperative care.

Registered Nurse – General Medicine

St. Tammany Parish Hospital
Covington
2022 - 2023
  • Coordinated care for patients with complex medical and psychiatric needs in high-acuity inpatient setting, ensuring comprehensive treatment.
  • Applied therapeutic communication and de-escalation techniques to support patients in psychiatric distress, enhancing patient safety and response.
  • Contributed to rapid response efforts and interdisciplinary care planning, facilitating timely interventions for patient needs.

Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical Unit

Ochsner Baton Rouge Medical Center
Baton Rouge
2021 - 2022
  • Delivered comprehensive nursing care for diverse patient populations, including medical, surgical, oncology, telemetry, and psychiatric conditions.
  • Assisted in critical staffing across ICU, emergency department, telemetry, and COVID infusion units to ensure continuous patient care.

Education

Master of Science in Nursing - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

University of South Alabama
Mobile, AL
12-2025

Bachelor of Science in Nursing -

Chamberlain University
New Orleans, LA
04-2021

Skills

  • Psychiatric Diagnostic Evaluations
  • DSM-5 Diagnosis
  • Medication Management
  • Treatment Planning
  • Suicide Risk Assessment
  • Crisis De-escalation
  • Therapeutic Communication
  • Patient Education
  • Epic EMR
  • Cerner EMR

Psychiatric Competencies

  • Psychiatric Diagnostic Evaluations
  • DSM-5 Diagnosis
  • Medication Management
  • Treatment Planning
  • Suicide Risk Assessment
  • Crisis De-escalation
  • Therapeutic Communication
  • Patient Education
  • Epic & Cerner EMR

Licensure And Certification

  • Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner – Board Certified (PMHNP-BC), American Nurses Credentialing Center
  • Registered Nurse, Louisiana
  • BLS
  • ACLS
  • PALS

Timeline

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Student

River Place Behavioral Health
2023 - 2025

Admit/PACU Nurse

AVALA Hospital
2023 - 2025

Registered Nurse – General Medicine

St. Tammany Parish Hospital
2022 - 2023

Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical Unit

Ochsner Baton Rouge Medical Center
2021 - 2022

Master of Science in Nursing - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

University of South Alabama

Bachelor of Science in Nursing -

Chamberlain University

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