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Charles Isbell

Acworth,GA

Summary

Team-oriented, Board Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, with strong interpersonal skills, team integration and support, active listener. Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner offering 1 year of experience providing medical and psychiatric care to average of 8-10 mentally ill patients per shift. Committed and diligent professional with expertise in developing individualized plans of care, collecting and analyzing patient data and facilitating individual and group therapy sessions. Committed to thoroughly screening and interviewing patients and devising creative treatment plans to provide exceptional care. Exceptional communication, documentation and time management abilities.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

ER Registered Nurse

Northside Hospital Cherokee
11.2020 - Current
  • Improved patient safety by identifying and addressing potential risks and implementing preventative measures.
  • Provided emotional support for patients and families, fostering trust and rapport during challenging situations.
  • Developed strong relationships with colleagues across departments, fostering a collaborative work environment that enhanced overall patient care delivery processes.
  • Maintained accurate medical records for each patient, ensuring proper documentation of interventions, evaluations, and progress updates.
  • Explained useful coping methods to relieve depression and anxiety.
  • Coordinated with medical and paramedical professionals to provide appropriate input and effectively formulate and implement treatment plans for patients.
  • Provided direct quality care to patients by monitoring, recording and evaluating psychiatric conditions.
  • Promoted a safe and supportive environment through consistent enforcement of unit rules and boundaries.

Military Medical Officer

United States Army Reserve
05.2013 - Current
  • Mentored junior medical staff members through hands-on training sessions, reinforcing key concepts and guiding their professional growth.
  • Reviewed complex cases alongside colleagues during peer consultations to develop consensus on appropriate courses of action for challenging scenarios.
  • Assisted senior physicians and surgeons during assessments, examinations and surgical interventions.
  • Contributed to successful accreditation reviews by maintaining up-to-date knowledge on regulatory requirements and best practices.
  • Presented at conferences and workshops to share insights on innovative approaches in patient care management, fostering collaboration among peers within the industry.
  • Increased efficiency in clinical operations by optimizing workflow processes and resource allocation.
  • Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility, adhering to strict infection control measures and reporting potential hazards.
  • Led diverse team of medical and administrative professionals in day-to-day clinic activities such as patient care, new business development, and patient relations.
  • Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based medical practices and protocols.
  • Served as an approachable resource for patients'' families, addressing concerns and providing education on medical conditions and treatments.

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Student

Thrives Work
09.2023 - 11.2023

Consult with psychiatrist about client medication changes, issues with medicine compliance and efficacy of medications.

Referred clients to other programs and community agencies to enhance treatment processes.

Guided clients in understanding illnesses and treatment plans.

Evaluated patients for psychiatric services and psychotropic medication

Monitored patients prescribed psychotropic medications/ assess the medications’ effectiveness and side effects.

Conduct psychiatric evaluations and executed medication management for outpatient facility.

Diagnosed mental health, emotional and substance abuse disorders.

Assessed need for, ordered, obtained and interpreted appropriate lab tests.

Managed the pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment of various disorders.

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Student

Northside Hospital Cherokee
04.2023 - 09.2023

Consulted on appropriate treatment and rehabilitation plans for dually diagnosed patients.

Recorded comprehensive patient histories and coordinated treatment plans with team members.

Diagnosed mental health, emotional and substance abuse disorders.

Monitored patients prescribed psychotropic medications to assess the medications’ effectiveness and side effects.

Evaluated patients for psychiatric services and psychotropic medications.

Guided clients in understanding illnesses and treatment plans.

Collaborated closely with treatment team to appropriately coordinate client care services.

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Student

Thrives Work
01.2023 - 03.2023

Provided necessary health education training for patients.

Utilized strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care.

Collaborated closely with treatment team to appropriately coordinate client care services.

Consulted with psychiatrists about client medication changes, issues with medicine compliance and efficacy of medications.

Evaluated patients for psychiatric services and psychotropic medications.

Evaluated patients to determine potential need to transfer to specialized inpatient mental health facilities.

Conducted psychiatric evaluations and executed medication management for outpatient facilities.

ER Registered Nurse

WellStar Kennestone Hospital
07.2017 - 11.2021
  • Served as a mentor for new nursing staff members by sharing clinical expertise and supporting their ongoing growth as trauma nurses.
  • Assessed and provided primary, secondary and tertiary care to patients in hospital care.
  • Prevented complications through vigilant monitoring of vital signs, lab results, and changes in patient condition.
  • Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality trauma care and implementing evidence-based nursing practices.
  • Contributed to departmental improvements in quality metrics by participating in performance improvement initiatives related to trauma care delivery processes.

ER Registered Nurse

Mission Hospital Mission Viejo
07.2015 - 06.2017
  • Improved patient safety by identifying and addressing potential risks and implementing preventative measures.
  • Provided emotional support for patients and families, fostering trust and rapport during challenging situations.
  • Developed strong relationships with colleagues across departments, fostering a collaborative work environment that enhanced overall patient care delivery processes.
  • Maintained a clean and safe environment for patients and staff, adhering to infection control protocols and reducing the risk of hospital-acquired infections.
  • Actively participated in quality improvement initiatives by identifying areas for potential improvement and suggesting evidence-based solutions.
  • Administered prescribed medications and treatments, adhering to hospital protocols and regulatory guidelines.

ER Registered Nurse

Corona Regional Hospital
07.2013 - 11.2013
  • Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining a high level of attention to detail under pressure during busy shifts in the ER department.
  • Planned, prioritized and provided nursing care by applying advanced specialty clinical nursing knowledge and skills to support comfort and safety of patients and families.
  • Assembled equipment and supplies for diagnostic or treatment procedures in specialty service areas.
  • Served as an advocate for patients'' rights by addressing concerns or complaints related to their care promptly.
  • Enhanced patient care by conducting thorough assessments and developing individualized nursing plans.

Education

Master of Science - Psychiatric/ Mental Health

Walden University
Minneapolis, Minnesota
11.2023

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

California Baptist University
Riverside, CA
05.2013

Skills

  • Accomplished in psychopharmacology
  • Suicide risk assessments
  • Practiced inpatient and outpatient caregiver
  • BLS/ ACLS/ PALS/ TNCC certified
  • Superior communication skills
  • Psychiatric/Emergency room population familiarity
  • Trained in emergency response

Timeline

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Student

Thrives Work
09.2023 - 11.2023

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Student

Northside Hospital Cherokee
04.2023 - 09.2023

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Student

Thrives Work
01.2023 - 03.2023

ER Registered Nurse

Northside Hospital Cherokee
11.2020 - Current

ER Registered Nurse

WellStar Kennestone Hospital
07.2017 - 11.2021

ER Registered Nurse

Mission Hospital Mission Viejo
07.2015 - 06.2017

ER Registered Nurse

Corona Regional Hospital
07.2013 - 11.2013

Military Medical Officer

United States Army Reserve
05.2013 - Current

Master of Science - Psychiatric/ Mental Health

Walden University

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

California Baptist University
Charles Isbell