Chelsea Owen
Savannah,GA
Summary
Highly trained Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner offering well-developed interpersonal, outpatient treatment for clients with chronic mental health disorders.
Current active RN and APRN license in Georgia. In the process of obtaining multi state license in order to work remotely.
Additional skills include:
Strong assessment and diagnostic skills for clients seeking psychiatric evaluation.
Detail oriented in developing and implementing treatment plans based on safe and evidence based practice methods.
Passionate about providing psychoeducation to clients and family members.
Strong computer skills and experience with multiple electronic medical record programs.
Committed to continuing education opportunities and remaining updated on best evidence based practice.
Greater than ten years of employment as a Registered Nurse in acute medical treatment centers.
Experience as mental health registered nurse and nursing house supervisor at psychiatric inpatient treatment facility.
Experience in clinical education for BSN students during their mental health clinical rotation.
Professional letters of recommendation available upon request.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Horizon Behavioral Health
02.2021 - 08.2023
- 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.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Maine Behavioral Healthcare
03.2020 - 12.2020
- Provided direct quality care to patients by monitoring, recording and evaluating psychiatric conditions.
- Coordinated with medical and paramedical professionals to provide appropriate input and effectively formulate and implement treatment plans for patients.
- Responded to numerous volatile situations and violent outbreaks to restore safety and security of patients and staff.
- Administered medication and treatments to patients to observe and record responses.
Mental Health Clinical Instructor
Georgia Southern University
01.2019 - 12.2019
- Served as educator to students enrolled in Bachelor of Science in Nursing during their clinical rotation hours located in various Psychiatric Inpatient facilities in Savannah, GA
- Observed and monitored client behavior and responses to treatment.
- Developed goal-oriented psychoeducational and activity therapy groups to improve clients' level of functioning.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
Registered Nurse/Nursing House Supervisor
Coastal Harbor Treatment Center
11.2017 - 05.2019
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Managed patients recovering from acute psychiatric conditions requiring inpatient treatment.
Registered Nurse
Memorial University Medical Center
09.2014 - 11.2017
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
Registered Nurse
Candler Hospital
08.2009 - 06.2015
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
Registered Nurse
Newton Wellsley Hospital
10.2007 - 07.2009
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
Education
Master of Science - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN05.2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Clemson University
Clemson, SC05.2007
Skills
- Disease Diagnosis and Management
- Patient Data Management Systems
- Patient Health Education
- Best Practices and Standards
- Psychiatric Evaluation
- Medication Side Effect Knowledge
- Adult and Child Psychiatry
- Patient Consultations
- Clinical Documentation
- Personal Support
Websites
Affiliations
American Nurses Credentialing Center
The American Association of Nurse Practitioners
National Educational Institute
Certification
Board certified PMHNP since 2019
Timeline
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Horizon Behavioral Health
02.2021 - 08.2023
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Maine Behavioral Healthcare
03.2020 - 12.2020
Mental Health Clinical Instructor
Georgia Southern University
01.2019 - 12.2019
Registered Nurse/Nursing House Supervisor
Coastal Harbor Treatment Center
11.2017 - 05.2019
Registered Nurse
Memorial University Medical Center
09.2014 - 11.2017
Registered Nurse
Candler Hospital
08.2009 - 06.2015
Registered Nurse
Newton Wellsley Hospital
10.2007 - 07.2009
Master of Science - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Walden University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Clemson University
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