Bonita Blackman
Newark,DE
Summary
Seeking part time employment as PMHNP.
Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about mental health assessment and diagnosing client needs.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mental Health Nursing Instructor
Delaware Technical Community College
01.2006 - Current
- Contributed educational and clinical expertise to help optimize training courses and boost student learning.
- Assessed student knowledge levels and abilities with detailed assessments.
- Supported student educational and vocational planning to help each optimize learning strategies and reap long-term career benefits.
- Oversaw laboratory and clinical environments to help students advance knowledge and abilities.
- Monitored progress of each student and provided formal evaluation upon completion of clinical placements.
- Prepared and delivered lectures to undergraduate students.
Psychiatric Nurse
Delaware Psychiatric Center, DHSS
03.1992 - 01.2006
- Explained useful coping methods to relieve depression and anxiety.
- Provided direct quality care to patients by monitoring, recording and evaluating psychiatric conditions.
- Monitored vital signs, nutritional intake and signs and symptoms of complications to report deviations to supervisor.
- Coordinated with medical and paramedical 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.
- Improved patient well-being by developing and implementing comprehensive care plans tailored to individual needs.
- Responded to numerous volatile situations and violent outbreaks to restore safety and security of patients and staff.
- Performed patient assessments to monitor expected response to medications and altering treatment plans.
Education
Master of Science - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
University of Delaware
Newark, DE05-2024
Master of Science - Clinical Nurse Specialist in Mental Health Nursing
University of Delaware
Newark, DE12-2005
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Delaware
Newark, DE05-1997
Associate of Arts - RN
Delaware Technical Community College
DE05-1989
Skills
- Health promotion
- Psychoeducation delivery
- Psychiatric medication
- Psychiatric and mental health care
- Counseling
- Motivational interviewing
- ICD codes
- CPR certification
Certification
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner- Board Certified
Timeline
Mental Health Nursing Instructor
Delaware Technical Community College
01.2006 - Current
Psychiatric Nurse
Delaware Psychiatric Center, DHSS
03.1992 - 01.2006
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner- Board Certified
Master of Science - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
University of Delaware
Master of Science - Clinical Nurse Specialist in Mental Health Nursing
University of Delaware
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Delaware
Associate of Arts - RN
Delaware Technical Community College
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