Beverly Daniel

As a psychiatric Nurse Practitioner I provide outpatient health care to Veterans at the Hershel Woody Williams VA Medical Center. This includes Managing medications for a continously growing panel of Veterans/Patients with The following conditions: post-traumatic stress disorder, depressive disorder, anxiety disorder, traumatic brain injury, personality disorder and substance use disorder .

• Furnished client-centered treatments by referring to Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders and listening to clients' symptoms and concerns.
• Educated patients and families on mental health conditions, coping strategies, and community resources for support.
• Streamlined documentation processes, ensuring timely completion of medical records and improving overall efficiency within the practice.
• Implemented evidence-based interventions tailored to individual patient needs, contributing to positive therapeutic outcomes.
• Developed strong rapport with patients from diverse backgrounds, demonstrating cultural competence in providing empathetic care.
• Increased patient satisfaction by establishing a warm therapeutic environment that fostered open communication and trust.
• Conducted risk assessments for suicidal or self-harming behaviors among patients, implementing appropriate safety measures when necessary.
• Managed patient caseloads efficiently, prioritizing time-sensitive needs and ensuring consistent quality of care.
• Maintained high professional standards by adhering to ethical guidelines, legal regulations, and organizational policies in all aspects of psychiatric nursing practice.
• Improved patient outcomes by conducting thorough psychiatric assessments and developing personalized treatment plans.
• Stayed current on advancements in psychiatric care by attending conferences, workshops, and completing continuing education courses.
• Enhanced interdisciplinary collaboration by participating in regular team meetings to discuss patient progress and adjust treatment strategies as needed.
• Facilitated pharmacological management of complex cases involving multiple medications or comorbidities requiring close monitoring.
• Reduced hospital readmissions through providing effective psychotherapy and medication management for patients with mental health disorders.
• Promoted adherence to treatment plans through consistent follow-ups and adjustments to medications as necessary, improving overall patient wellbeing.
• Collaborated with primary care providers to address both physical and mental health needs of patients, facilitating comprehensive care.
• Provided crisis intervention services, effectively deescalating volatile situations while maintaining safety for all involved parties.
• Provided direct quality care to patients by monitoring, recording and evaluating psychiatric conditions.
• Coordinated with medical and paramedical professionals to provide appropriate input and effectively formulate and implement treatment plans for patients.

Telepsychiatry

• Implemented evidence-based interventions tailored to individual patient needs, contributing to positive therapeutic outcomes.
• Developed strong rapport with patients from diverse backgrounds, demonstrating cultural competence in providing empathetic care.
• Increased patient satisfaction by establishing a warm therapeutic environment that fostered open communication and trust.
• Conducted risk assessments for suicidal or self-harming behaviors among patients, implementing appropriate safety measures when necessary.
• Maintained high professional standards by adhering to ethical guidelines, legal regulations, and organizational policies in all aspects of psychiatric nursing practice.
• Facilitated pharmacological management of complex cases involving multiple medications or comorbidities requiring close monitoring.
• Promoted adherence to treatment plans through consistent follow-ups and adjustments to medications as necessary, improving overall patient wellbeing.
• Collaborated with primary care providers to address both physical and mental health needs of patients, facilitating comprehensive care.
• Provided crisis intervention services, effectively deescalating volatile situations while maintaining safety for all involved parties.
• Reduced hospital readmissions through providing effective psychotherapy and medication management for patients with mental health disorders.
• Enhanced interdisciplinary collaboration by participating in regular team meetings to discuss patient progress and adjust treatment strategies as needed.
• Stayed current on advancements in psychiatric care by attending conferences, workshops, and completing continuing education courses.
• Managed patient caseloads efficiently, prioritizing time-sensitive needs and ensuring consistent quality of care.
• Streamlined documentation processes, ensuring timely completion of medical records and improving overall efficiency within the practice.
• Educated patients and families on mental health conditions, coping strategies, and community resources for support.
• Furnished client-centered treatments by referring to Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders and listening to clients' symptoms and concerns.

• Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
• Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
• Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
• Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.

• Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
• Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
• Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
• Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
• Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
• Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
• Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
• Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
• Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
• Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
• Adapted quickly to changing patient needs, adjusting care plans accordingly to ensure optimal outcomes in diverse clinical scenarios.
• Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
• Mentored new nursing staff to enhance professional development opportunities within the team dynamic.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
• Educated patients and families on health promotion, disease prevention, and self-care management strategies.