Bianca Cotter
Registered Nurse; PMHNP-S
Franklin,TN
Summary
Psychiatric Nurse experienced in delivering compassionate care with career spanning 3 years. Friendly professional with exceptional knowledge of medications, medical terminology and holistic coping mechanisms. Well-versed in providing quick intervention, medication and support to patients with acute, chronic and drug induced mental illness.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Mental Health Cooperative
Nashville, TN
06.2020 - Current
- Coordinated with medical and mental health professionals to provide appropriate input and effectively formulate and implement treatment plans for patients.
- Administered medication and treatments to patients to observe and record responses including monitoring for signs and symptoms of drug and alcohol withdrawal.
- Explained useful coping methods to relieve depression and anxiety.
- Performed patient assessments to monitor expected response to medications and altering treatment plans.
- Oversaw care of suicidal patients and acted swiftly to reduce risk of harm to themselves or others.
- Monitored vital signs, nutritional intake and signs and symptoms of complications to report deviations to supervisor.
Correctional Nurse
Wellpath
Nashville , TN
01.2019 - 08.2020
- Performed mental health evaluations when warranted and recommended patients to therapists.
- Complied with all security regulations within prison system and administered care in safest possible environment.
- Created and implemented care plans for prisoners suffering from chronic conditions.
- Stabilized prisoners suffering from falls, stab wounds or other injuries prior to hospital transfer.
- Treated variety of illnesses affecting offenders in close quarters.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
Orthopedic/Neuro Registered Nurse
Community Hospital South
Indianapolist , IN
06.2018 - 12.2018
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
Education
Master of Science - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, TN 01.2019 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Lakeview College of Nursing
Danville, IL 01.2017 - 05.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Kinesiology And Integrative Physiology
Hanover College
Hanover, IN 08.2011 - 05.2015
Skills
Therapeutic Care Plans
Patient Relationships
Restraint Techniques
Medication Management
Crisis Management
Intravenous therapy
Collecting vitals
Medication Administration
EMR / EHR
COWS/CIWA Monitoring
Timeline
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Mental Health Cooperative
06.2020 - Current
Correctional Nurse
Wellpath
01.2019 - 08.2020
Master of Science - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Middle Tennessee State University
01.2019 - Current
Orthopedic/Neuro Registered Nurse
Community Hospital South
06.2018 - 12.2018
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Lakeview College of Nursing
01.2017 - 05.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Kinesiology And Integrative Physiology
Hanover College
08.2011 - 05.2015