Cara Hassell
Fishers,IN
Summary
Compassionate psychiatric nurse practitioner student with experience in developing individualized treatment plans. Proficient in crisis intervention and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal mental health outcomes for patients.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Student
Riverview Behavioral Health
Noblesville, IN
01.2026 - Current
- Conducted comprehensive psychiatric assessments to formulate individualized treatment plans.
- Provided high-quality, compassionate care for patients experiencing acute or chronic mental health issues.
- Coordinated with preceptor to provide appropriate input and effectively formulate and implement treatment plans for patients.
- Monitored patient progress, adjusting treatments as necessary for optimal mental health outcomes.
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Student
Meridian Health Services
Indianapolis, IN
08.2025 - 12.2025
- Conducted comprehensive psychiatric assessments to inform treatment plans and interventions.
- Collaborated with preceptor to enhance patient care strategies and outcomes.
- Developed and implemented individualized treatment plans based on evidence-based practices.
- Provided education to patients and families regarding mental health conditions and treatment options.
- Monitored patient progress, adjusting treatments as necessary for optimal mental health outcomes.
Registered Nurse, Psychiatry
Ascension, Stress Center
Indianapolis, IN
10.2024 - Current
- Conducted comprehensive psychiatric assessments and developed individualized care plans for patients.
- Provided crisis intervention services to stabilize patients experiencing acute episodes of mental illness.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient care and improve therapeutic outcomes.
- Educated patients and families on mental health conditions, treatment options, and coping strategies.
- Implemented evidence-based interventions to support patient stabilization during crises.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Riverview Health Hospital
Carmel, IN
04.2023 - Current
- Administered emergency care to patients in critical conditions, ensuring timely interventions.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient care plans.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by delivering compassionate, culturally sensitive care tailored to individual needs and preferences.
- Demonstrated strong clinical reasoning skills when assessing patients'' conditions, initiating appropriate interventions, and escalating concerns to physicians as needed.
- Provided valuable support to families during critical situations by offering emotional support, answering questions, and assisting with decision-making processes related to their loved one''s care.
Education
Master of Science - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
University of Southern Indiana
Evansville, IN07-2026
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Indiana University
Indianapolis, IN12-2018
Associate of Science - Nutrition And Kinesiology
MiraCosta Community College
Oceanside, CA05-2014
Skills
- Anxiety management
- Suicide risk assessment
- Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder management
- Depression treatment
- Child and adolescent psychiatry
- Psychotherapy techniques
- Psychopharmacology expertise
Affiliations
American Psychiatric Nurses Association
Certification
- Registered Nurse - 2019 - current
- QPR Suicide Prevention Gatekeeper Program - current
- Assessing and Managing Suicide Risk (AMSR)- current
- CIWA-Ar -current
- Crisis Prevention Institute/Nonviolent Crisis Prevention - 2024 - 2028
- Counseling on Access to Lethal Means - achieved on 11/2024
- CPR & BLS - Current - 01/2027
- PALS & ACLS - Current - 01/2027
- Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course - Current - 5/31/2029
Timeline
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Student
Riverview Behavioral Health
01.2026 - Current
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Student
Meridian Health Services
08.2025 - 12.2025
Registered Nurse, Psychiatry
Ascension, Stress Center
10.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Riverview Health Hospital
04.2023 - Current
Master of Science - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
University of Southern Indiana
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Indiana University
Associate of Science - Nutrition And Kinesiology
MiraCosta Community College