Christy Brown
Lynchburg,VA
Summary
Compassionate Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with experience in providing both acute and chronic care for patients with psychiatric disorders. Strengths include strong interpersonal skills, ability to provide patient-centered care, and advanced clinical knowledge in psychiatry. Previous work has involved direct patient care, collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans, and effective crisis intervention techniques.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
TeamHealth
Knoxville, TN
10.2024 - Current
- Advised primary care providers on treatment recommendations for their patients.
- Provided medication management and psychotherapy services to individuals with mental health disorders.
- Assessed, diagnosed, and treated patients using evidence-based practice guidelines.
- Prescribed medications as indicated by patient's symptoms or diagnosis.
- Attended professional conferences to stay current on advances in psychiatry.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
Clinical Quality Coordinator
CentraHealth
Lynchburg, VA
08.2018 - 10.2024
- Managed patient complaints efficiently, resolving issues promptly while minimizing negative impact on the unit's operations.
- Developed a culture of continuous improvement within the unit by encouraging team members to identify opportunities for enhancement and facilitating their efforts to implement those changes.
- Provided leadership and coordination of nursing practices within my assigned unit, promoting excellence in nursing practice
- Auditing clinical records, identifying learning opportunities, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and internal controls
- Utilized conflict resolution and performance management techniques to address issues and promote teamwork
- Creating individualized discharge plans based on medical necessity, patient preferences, and available resources, facilitating transitions to post-acute care settings like home health, skilled nursing facilities, or inpatient rehab
- Conducting reviews to ensure continued hospital stays meet medical necessity criteria and working with insurance companies for necessary authorizations
Registered Nurse, Acute Rehabilitation
CentraHealth
Lynchburg, VA
02.2015 - 08.2018
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Educated patients and their families on various aspects of recovery, including medication management, exercises, and lifestyle changes
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
CentraHealth
Lynchburg, VA
07.2012 - 02.2015
- Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls within the unit.
- Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Adhered to hospital policies and procedures while providing quality patient centered care.
Education
Master of Science - Advanced Practice Registered Nurse- PMHNP
Post University
Waterbury, CT05-2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
American Sentinel University
Aurora, CO08-2020
Nursing Diploma - Nursing
Lynchburg General School of Nursing
Lynchburg05-2012
Skills
- Clinical documentation
- Conflict resolution
- Critical thinking
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
- Psychiatric evaluation
- Team collaboration
- Suicide risk assessment
- Geriatric psychiatry
- Prescription writing
Certification
- PMHNP-BC
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
TeamHealth
10.2024 - Current
Clinical Quality Coordinator
CentraHealth
08.2018 - 10.2024
Registered Nurse, Acute Rehabilitation
CentraHealth
02.2015 - 08.2018
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
CentraHealth
07.2012 - 02.2015
Master of Science - Advanced Practice Registered Nurse- PMHNP
Post University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
American Sentinel University
Nursing Diploma - Nursing
Lynchburg General School of Nursing
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