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Chari Szepanski

Concord,NH

Summary

Recent graduate with foundational knowledge in Psychiatric Mental Health and hands-on experience gained through academic projects and internships. Demonstrates strong teamwork, problem-solving, and time-management skills. Prepared to start career and make meaningful contributions with commitment and drive.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Triage RN

Catholic Medical Center
12.2021 - Current
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction through compassionate communication and timely triage responses.
  • Promoted preventive care through proactive health education during telephonic consultations, decreasing the need for hospitalization.
  • Contributed to a positive work environment by mentoring new hires on department procedures and effective telephonic communication techniques.

Adjunct Faculty

Rivier University
01.2021 - 01.2023
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to provide students with diverse clinical experiences, fostering well-rounded skill sets.
  • Developed strong rapport with students by maintaining open communication channels and demonstrating empathy towards their unique challenges.

Admission Liaison

Encompass Health
01.2020 - 12.2021
  • Collaboration with hospital discharge planners, admitting providers, patients, and families to ensure a smooth and safe transition from hospital to rehabilitation.
  • Served as the primary point of contact, fostering strong relationships between internal teams and external partners.

Prior Authorization and Triage Nurse

Catholic Medical Center
05.2017 - 01.2020
  • Supported organizational initiatives focused on improving patient access to care by providing expert guidance on the prior authorization process.
  • Collaborated with healthcare providers to ensure accurate submission of required documentation for timely authorizations.
  • Integrated evidence-based practices into daily tasks, ensuring consistency in delivering high-quality care across all populations served.
  • Routinely evaluated effectiveness of current triage protocols, recommending changes when necessary to optimize patient outcomes.

Clinical Leader

Concord Hospital Internal Medicine
04.2013 - 05.2017
  • Participated in continuous education programs to maintain current knowledge of industry trends and advancements in patient care techniques.
  • Streamlined workflow processes to increase efficiency, resulting in reduced wait times for patients.
  • Assigned staff according to departmental needs and assigned coverage for staff absences.
  • Assisted in supervision, orientation, training, mentoring, coaching and direction of clinical staff.
  • Promoted a culture of continuous improvement within the clinical setting by encouraging staff members to engage in ongoing professional development and training opportunities.

Registered Nurse

Pleasant View Retirement Center
01.2011 - 03.2013
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
  • Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
  • Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.

Director of Health Services

Taylor Community
01.2008 - 01.2011
  • Developed positive employee relations, incentives, and recognition programs to promote teamwork and mutual respect.
  • Built and maintained positive working relationships with physicians and staff to support seamless healthcare operations.
  • Established and monitored infection control programs to provide safe, sanitary environment to prevent transmission of disease and infection.
  • Managed budgets effectively, identifying cost-saving measures while maintaining high-quality patient care standards.
  • Oversaw and approved recruitment, hiring and orientation of new nursing staff.
  • Established new policies and updated existing policies to improve standard of care for patients.

Skilled Services Unit Manager

Mountain Ridge
01.2004 - 01.2008
  • Mentored new hires during orientation periods for seamless integration into the team while maintaining high-quality patient care standards.
  • Addressed clinical issues promptly to reduce risks associated with patient care or operational inefficiencies in the unit.
  • Optimized staffing levels by monitoring unit needs and making data-driven adjustments to scheduling as necessary.
  • Implemented evidence-based practices within the unit to enhance overall quality of care provided to patients.

Education

Graduate Certificate - Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Chamberlain University
10-2024

MSN - Nursing Leadership And Management

Rivier University

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Southern New Hampshire University

Associate of Science - Nursing

New Hampshire Technical Institute

Certification

LICENSE TYPE: REGISTERED NURSE

  • LICENSE NO: 054935-21
  • ISSUE DATE: 6/27/2005 EXPIRES 9/1/2026


LICENSE TYPE: APRN

  • LICENSE NO:054935-23
  • LICENSE STATUS: Active
  • ISSUE DATE: 06/23/2025 EXPIRES 06/23/2027


ANCC PSYCHIATRIC-MENTAL HEALTH NURSE PRACTITIONER (ACROSS THE LIFESPAN) CERTIFICATION (PMHNP-BC)

  • # 2025021132
  • 06/13/2025 to 06/12/2030

Timeline

Triage RN

Catholic Medical Center
12.2021 - Current

Adjunct Faculty

Rivier University
01.2021 - 01.2023

Admission Liaison

Encompass Health
01.2020 - 12.2021

Prior Authorization and Triage Nurse

Catholic Medical Center
05.2017 - 01.2020

Clinical Leader

Concord Hospital Internal Medicine
04.2013 - 05.2017

Registered Nurse

Pleasant View Retirement Center
01.2011 - 03.2013

Director of Health Services

Taylor Community
01.2008 - 01.2011

Skilled Services Unit Manager

Mountain Ridge
01.2004 - 01.2008

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Southern New Hampshire University

Associate of Science - Nursing

New Hampshire Technical Institute

Graduate Certificate - Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Chamberlain University

MSN - Nursing Leadership And Management

Rivier University

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