Brittany Young
Harvey,LA
Summary
Highly motivated and compassionate Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) promoting patient safety and providing quality patient centered care. Committed and diligent professional with 10 years of nursing expertise in various clinical settings including Skilled Nursing, Administration, Inpatient Psych, and Addiction. Exceptional communication, documentation, and time management abilities.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Charge Nurse
Oceans Behavioral Hospital
Gretna, USA
01.2022 - Current
- Collaborating on psychiatric intervention plans, admission, and discharge.
- Perform daily behavioral health teaching.
- Establish therapeutic rapport with patients while maintaining professional boundaries.
- Establish therapeutic rapport with patients while maintaining professional boundaries.
- Administer prescribed medications appropriately, including oral and IM injections.
- Supervise mental health technicians and floor nurses, ensuring patient safety.
RN Admission Nurse
Odyssey House Louisiana, Inc.
New Orleans, USA
07.2021 - 12.2021
- Performed pre-admission screenings for comprehensive medical assessments.
- Evaluated patient health to create tailored care plans.
- Compiled detailed patient information ensuring accuracy and completeness.
Assistant Director of Nursing
ST MARGARETS
New Orleans, USA
06.2020 - 06.2021
- Manage nursing services for residents in nursing home setting.
- Implemented and directed clinical services and operations to deliver competent, quality care.
- Developed and maintained staffing schedule in accordance with contract terms, budget mandates and accreditation standards for nursing coverage.
- Monitored adherence to hospital policies, procedures, protocols, and accreditation standards.
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
- Established solid relations with leadership and staff by attending board meetings and coordinating interdepartmental information exchanges.
Registered Nurse (Operations Coordinator-Supervisor)
Ochsner Medical Center
New Orleans, USA
12.2014 - 06.2020
- Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
- Monitored patients after surgery, answered questions, and provided home care strategies.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing in Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Herzing University
New Orleans, LA04.2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Our Lady of The Lake College
Baton Rouge, LA08-2014
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
William Carey University
Hattiesburg, MS01.2012
Skills
- Impressive time management skills
- Detail-oriented
- Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills
- Adaptable to different situations and settings
- Ability to remain productive in high-stress situations
- Proficient in psychiatric practices and diagnosing mental health disorders
- Clinical interviewing skills
- Knowledge of professional nursing concepts, principles, and practices
- Crisis Management
- Strong clinical skills and knowledge
Additional Information - Reference
Available upon request
Professional Affiliation And Honors
- Nursing Honors Society (2013)
- Dean's list (2008 & 2012)
Certification
• American Nurses Credentialing Center (PMHNP-BC)
• Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN), State of Louisiana
• Registered Nurse in the state of Louisiana, license number RN146495, expires 1/31/2027
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification, expires February 2027
• Soma Training
Clinical Experience
- PMHNP Student January 2023-December 2023 Riverplace Behavioral Health - Laplace, LA Completed clinical hours in adult psychiatric inpatient care. Under the preceptorship of Melinda Miller, PMHNP-BC
- PMHNP Student May 2023 - March 2024- Oceans Behavioral Hospital- Gretna, La Completed clinical hours in adult/geriatric psychiatric inpatient care. Under the preceptorship of Darria Moore, DNP, PMHNP-BC.
- PMHNP Student September 2023 - December 2023 Rodriguez Clinic & Foundation- Metairie, LA Completed clinical hours in pediatric/adult psychiatric inpatient/outpatient care. Under the preceptorship of Mary Schenayder PA-BC.
Timeline
Charge Nurse
Oceans Behavioral Hospital
01.2022 - Current
RN Admission Nurse
Odyssey House Louisiana, Inc.
07.2021 - 12.2021
Assistant Director of Nursing
ST MARGARETS
06.2020 - 06.2021
Registered Nurse (Operations Coordinator-Supervisor)
Ochsner Medical Center
12.2014 - 06.2020
• American Nurses Credentialing Center (PMHNP-BC)
• Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN), State of Louisiana
• Registered Nurse in the state of Louisiana, license number RN146495, expires 1/31/2027
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification, expires February 2027
• Soma Training
Master of Science - Nursing in Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Herzing University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Our Lady of The Lake College
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
William Carey University
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