Catherine Wu
Aurora,CO
Summary
Attentive Psychiatric Staff Nurse composed and polished even in high-stress situations. Collaborative leader and team player willing to pitch in and assist with any task. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Porter Adventist Hospital Adult/Geriatric Mental
05.2023 - Current
- Psychiatric Unit, RN MHC, Demonstrates proficiency in practice based on conscious and deliberate planning and is self-directed in goal setting for managing complex patient situations on assigned unit where conditions and treatment are normally of noncritical nature
- Provides care to complex patients and demonstrating technical skills in assessing depression, suicidal intent, aggressive/assaultive behavior and unpredictable behavior
- Promotes therapeutic activities in environment (i.e., individual and group counseling education)
- Collaborates with interdisciplinary team in goal setting and discharge planning for patients
- Operates as patient advocate for mental health patients' rights and assists in providing customer service at highest level in ER
- Providing services that compensates for or assists in meeting health-related self-care demands and/or enhancing or developing self-care
- Administer cardiac drugs, protocols and critical care operations in accordance with established standards, hospital policies and procedures
Registered Nurse
Centrura Health/Advent Health
04.2008 - Current
- Psychiatric Unit, RN MHC, Float RN-med/surgical, neuro/spine, oncology, telemetry, Demonstrates proficiency in practice based on conscious and deliberate planning and is self-directed in goal setting for managing complex patient situations on assigned unit where conditions and treatment are normally of noncritical nature
- Developing, implementing and evaluating patient care; facilitating community group meetings and directing patient care.
- Reported patient assessment findings and physical and psychosocial responses to nursing intervention for progress towards care goals.
- Facilitated medication management and monitored patients for side effects.
- Conducted patient-focused planning and case management designed to meet individual health and service needs for quality and cost-effective outcomes.
- Administered medications and therapies as prescribed by physicians.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Student
Denver Springs Hospital
08.2022 - 12.2023
- Precepted with Tzu Hui Lee/ Rodric Falcon PMHNP
- Working as nurse practitioner student during clinical rotations where engage with care of assessing, diagnosing, and treating children and adults with mental illness
- Rounded with team during treatment meetings with patients and family
- Conducted psychoeducational sessions either individually or group
- Manage psychotropic medications and follow up plan.
- Documented observations, interventions and concerns in patient charts and electronic systems, sustaining continuum of care from admission through to discharge.
- Cultivated relationships with patients, discussing ways to help improve overall health while alleviating self-harm practices.
- Improved patient outcomes by conducting comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and developing personalized treatment plans.
- Maintained accurate clinical documentation to ensure continuity of care and compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Ensured adherence to evidence-based practices in prescribing psychotropic medications, optimizing patient outcomes.
- Increased patient satisfaction by addressing concerns, answering questions, and advocating for individual needs within the healthcare system.
- Promoted a safe and supportive environment for patients experiencing emotional crises or behavioral disturbances, utilizing de-escalation techniques when necessary.
Registered Nurse
Cherry Hills Health Center
11.2007 - 04.2008
- Providing and evaluating direct nursing care to adults who value their independence but need help with daily activities
- Developing and initiating and individualized plan of care to patient/ or family by educating, assessing, planning, implementing, evaluating and delegating patient care.
- Utilized strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care.
- Carried out comprehensive care focused on patient needs and meeting care goals.
Registered Nurse
Methodist Hospital
09.2007 - 11.2007
- Providing direct patient care, both medical and non-medical; conducting patients' assessments on admission and during hospitalization
- Collaborated with physicians and staff in other disciplines.
- Utilized strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care.
Education
Master of Science - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Colorado State University - Pueblo
Pueblo, CO12.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT06.2019
Associate of Science - Nursing
Pasadena City College
Pasadena, CA06.2007
Skills
- PMHNP-BC Certification
- APN-NP-Pending
- DEA License - Pending
- Registered Nurse License
- BLS/CPR for Healthcare Providers
Certification
- Psychiatric and Mental Health Care
- Psychopharmacology knowledge
- Medication Management
- Behavioral Health Care
- Psychiatric assessment/evaluation
- Clinical documentation
- Flexible Schedule
- Reliable & Trustworthy
- Good Work Ethic
Affiliations
- CSU Pueblo Graduate Education Scholarship-Nursing 2023-2024
- CSU Pueblo Graduate Education Scholarship-Nursing 2022-2023
- HOPPA Scholarship Spring, 2022
- HOPPA Scholarship Spring, 2023
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Porter Adventist Hospital Adult/Geriatric Mental
05.2023 - Current
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Student
Denver Springs Hospital
08.2022 - 12.2023
Registered Nurse
Centrura Health/Advent Health
04.2008 - Current
Registered Nurse
Cherry Hills Health Center
11.2007 - 04.2008
Registered Nurse
Methodist Hospital
09.2007 - 11.2007
Master of Science - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Colorado State University - Pueblo
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Pasadena City College
- Psychiatric and Mental Health Care
- Psychopharmacology knowledge
- Medication Management
- Behavioral Health Care
- Psychiatric assessment/evaluation
- Clinical documentation
- Flexible Schedule
- Reliable & Trustworthy
- Good Work Ethic