Christina Tylersmith
Mesa,AZ
Summary
Resourceful Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner committed to providing excellent care to patients of all ages. Expertise in performing admission assessments and discharges and participating in crisis interventions. Kind and caring professional with 26 years of experience monitoring treatment of patients diagnosed with disabilities, illnesses and distress.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Freedom Lounge
03.2019 - Current
- Improved care continuity by effectively collaborating with interdisciplinary team members and maintaining clear communication.
- Increased patient satisfaction through providing compassionate, holistic care and addressing unique concerns of each individual.
- Reduced hospital readmissions by implementing evidence-based interventions focused on relapse prevention and management strategies.
- Streamlined medication management processes by regularly reviewing prescriptions for effectiveness, potential interactions, and side effects.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry best practices through continuous professional development opportunities and attending relevant conferences.
- Strengthened relationships with patients'' families by providing ongoing support, education, and guidance throughout treatment process.
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Exhale
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Conducted thorough psychiatric evaluations to accurately diagnose mental health conditions and inform appropriate treatment decisions.
- Implemented culturally sensitive care approaches when working with diverse patient populations to ensure equitable access to quality mental healthcare services.
- Coordinated care transitions by establishing discharge plans in collaboration with other professionals involved in the patient''s treatment journey.
- Developed strong therapeutic alliances with patients through active listening skills and empathic understanding of their personal experiences.
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Jewish Family Services
07.2018 - 02.2019
- Streamlined medication management processes by regularly reviewing prescriptions for effectiveness, potential interactions, and side effects.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry best practices through continuous professional development opportunities and attending relevant conferences.
- Provided crisis intervention services as needed to stabilize patients experiencing acute distress or at risk for harm to self or others.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ05.1998
Skills
- Eating disorder treatment
- Medication Management
- Patient Health Education
- Clinical Documentation
- Mental health counseling
- Multidisciplinary Collaboration
- Inpatient psychiatric care
- Outpatient mental health services
- Psychopharmacology Expertise
- Suicide Risk Assessment
- Veterans mental health
- Professional Demeanor
- Group therapy facilitation
- Psychiatric evaluation
Timeline
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Freedom Lounge
03.2019 - Current
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Exhale
01.2019 - 01.2020
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Jewish Family Services
07.2018 - 02.2019
Master of Science - Nursing
Arizona State University