Catherine Trim Deignan
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Cranston,RI
Summary
Dedicated, hard working, detail oriented and compassionate Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, possessing over 17 years of diverse progressive healthcare clinical experience. Expertise includes direct acute patient care and clinical management of Medical, Surgical, Psychiatric and Rehabilitation units in a fast paced in-patient hospital environment. Preceptorships in Psychiatric in- patient and telehealth care delivery to patients of all ages. Resourceful with proven history and strong talents in delivery of excellent patient care. Effective communicator, great interpersonal and problem solving skills, flexible and remains calm under pressure. Committed to joining a dynamic care environment, with a team based approach in the delivery of evidenced based holistic patient care.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Registered Nurse, Psyh. Crisis Intervention Unit
CharterCARE Health Partners
North Providence, RI
01.2022 - Current
- Conducted patient triage, assessments, treatment, stabilization and monitoring of psychiatric conditions.
- Patient Population: Depressive disorder, Schizophrenia, bipolar, nuerocognitive disorders, mania.
- Coordinated with medical and paramedical professionals to provide appropriate input and effectively formulate and implement treatment plans for patients.
- Responded to numerous volatile situations impacting safety and security, initiating crisis prevention interventions to deescalate and restore safety and security of patients and staff.
- Educated patients and families about mental health, diagnoses and treatment options.
- Implement all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
Nurse Practitioner Student Clinical Rotations URI
University of Rhode Island
Providence, RI
09.2022 - 07.2023
- Conducted thorough assessment and history taking for accurate diagnosis and treatment.
- Collaborated with interprofessional teams thus facilitating pt safety
- Made recommendations for prescribing medication/adjustments as needed based on regulatory guidelines.
- Documentation with appropriate ICD diagnostic codes for reimbursement
- Referred patients to medical specialists and coordinated patient care with social workers, case managers and mental health professionals.
- Implemented and monitored effectiveness of interventions to assist patients in regaining and maintaining optimal health.
- Ordered and interpreted laboratory and diagnostic tests to provide appropriate follow-up care.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department OLOF
CharterCARE Health Partners
North Providence, RI
01.2022 - 09.2022
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Participated in discharge planning for continuity of care.
- Provided quality care to critically ill patients requiring intensive care.
- Managed caseload of 5-6 patients from admission to discharge.
- Collaborated with pharmacists, respiratory therapists, social work, Chaplains in care delivery.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis, prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical/Psych OLOF
CharterCARE Health Partners
North Providence, RI
07.2017 - 05.2021
- Efficiently prioritized and managed multiple tasks for direct patient care and patient monitoring on a 25 bed unit with a 5:1 patient ratio.
- Patient population:
- Depressive disorders, Bipolar, Schizophrenia, anxiety, dementia/alzheimers, suicidal/homicidal; alcohol intoxication; drug overdose; medical- surgical/ oncology; post stroke; medical and surgical rehabilitation.
- Worked autonomously and collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team in accordance with HIPPA guidelines
- Demonstrated ability to promptly identify, report and circumvent adverse safety events to safeguard patient well- being
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and associated with discharge planning.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes.
Home Care Registered Nurse
Home Care Advantage
North Providence, RI
07.2018 - 08.2019
- Observed 6-8 patients/day and charted/report changes in patient condition and adverse reactions to medications and treatments.
- Updated and developed care plans to establish goals based on patient's nursing diagnosis.
- Coordinated and collaborated with various multidisciplinary teams to coordinate care and promote patient safety and health.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions to ensure safety.
Nurse Manager Medical-surgical/Geri Psych OLOF
CharterCARE Health Partners
North Providence, RI
09.2011 - 02.2014
- Reviewed department performance and adjusted coverage to compensate for changing conditions.
- Supervised, directed, and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff with resulting marked improvement in Press Ganey scores.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practice.
- Fostered improvement in staff development, personnel training, and standards of patient care.
- Led staff meetings to keep team informed of departmental changes and provide opportunities for nurses to share ideas and concerns.
- Developed and implemented quality improvement initiatives to provide best possible patient care and identify and address areas of concern.
- Developed strategy to target nursing and patient satisfaction issues, improve response and patient care quality and suggest actionable improvements to promote hospital-wide quality and safety initiatives.
- Investigated and independently resolved complaints from staff, physicians, and patients by leveraging clinical judgment and unit management expertise.
- Reviewed patient transfer records routinely to verify patients received appropriate levels of care.
- Managed 30 nurses and nursing activities in 36 -bed unit by providing comprehensive nursing guidance and maintaining outstanding patient satisfaction and care standards
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit OLOF
CharterCARE Health Partners
North Providence, RI
01.2006 - 09.2011
- Provided direct patient care, ongoing symptom management and education.
- Created and revised specific care plans with holistic approach to achieve patient goals in care delivery
- Patient population: Substance overdose and withdrawal; Respiratory, endocrine and cardiac conditions; urology, Hospice, oncology, orthopedic and general surgery.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Data entry with Meditech with thorough and timely maintenance of patient health records.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing/ Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
University of Rhode Island
Kingston, RI 09.2022 - 08.2023
Master of Science - Health Care Administration
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ 08.2006 - 08.2008
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of West Indies
Kingston, Jamaica 08.1995 - 11.1997
Skills
- Staff Supervision
- Meditech Documentation Systems
- Comprehensive direct patient care
- Patient and family advocacy
- Mental health care
- Mental Health Treatment
- Mental health assessment
- Healthcare laws and regulations
Accomplishments
- Presidential member of University of Rhode Island National Honors Society of Leadership and Success.
- Completed Certificate program at New England Summer School of Addiction Studies June 2023 with focus on:
- Utilizing CBT to Treat Substance Use Disorders
- Vicarious Trauma Training: Managing the Fire Without getting Burned by the Flames
- Preventing Burnout & Lessons Learnt in Communications
- How Adverse Childhood Experiences Affect Adults Seeking Services.
- Intergenerational Trauma: Interactions in the Client /Practitioner Dynamic
- Supporting Families of Youth and Young Adults with Substance Use Disorders (iDECIDE).
- Certificate in Effective Treatments for Opioid Use Disorders
- Certificate in Maximizing Pharmacological Interventions for Treating Tobacco Use Disorders (NRT).
- Active involvement in the initiation and implementation of 2011 Patient and Family Centered Care Model at Our Lady of Fatima Hospital
- Past Interim member of the Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee OLOF.
- Past member of Lady of Fatima Performance Improvement Language and Interpretation Committee
- Maintained Progressively high Press Ganey Scores managing Medical Surgical Unit.
LICENSES and CERTIFICATIONS
- Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Certification: American Nursing Credentialing Center
REGISTERED NURSE
- Rhode Island : RN 43080
- American Heart Association BLS
- American Heart Association RQI ACLS
AFFILIATIONS:
Presidential member of University of Rhode Island's Chapter of The National Society of Leadership and Success
American Psychiatric Nurses Association
American Nurse Association
American Nurses Association of Rhode Island
Timeline
Master of Science - Nursing/ Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
University of Rhode Island
09.2022 - 08.2023
Nurse Practitioner Student Clinical Rotations URI
University of Rhode Island
09.2022 - 07.2023
Registered Nurse, Psyh. Crisis Intervention Unit
CharterCARE Health Partners
01.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department OLOF
CharterCARE Health Partners
01.2022 - 09.2022
Home Care Registered Nurse
Home Care Advantage
07.2018 - 08.2019
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical/Psych OLOF
CharterCARE Health Partners
07.2017 - 05.2021
Nurse Manager Medical-surgical/Geri Psych OLOF
CharterCARE Health Partners
09.2011 - 02.2014
Master of Science - Health Care Administration
University of Phoenix
08.2006 - 08.2008
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit OLOF
CharterCARE Health Partners
01.2006 - 09.2011
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of West Indies
08.1995 - 11.1997
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