Craig Moergen
Washington,MO
Summary
Dynamic and compassionate Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) with over 7 years of experience, combining a strong foundation in nursing, counseling, and information technology. Recognized as a top performer for expertise in assessment, medication management, and psychotherapy, consistently delivering exceptional client care. Committed to fostering a supportive environment that promotes professional growth while addressing the unique needs of each patient. Through empathy and genuine concern, optimal therapeutic outcomes are achieved, enhancing overall well-being and facilitating lasting recovery for clients.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
COMPASS HEALTH NETWORK
St. Louis, MO
01.2019 - 01.2026
- Provide care to mainly adult psychiatric patients
- Prescribe psychiatric medications to mentally ill clients
- Assess clients with a variety of mental illness as well as substance abuse
- Brief psychotherapy with clients
Psychiatric Nurse
ST. ALEXIUS HOSPITAL
St. Louis, MO
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Provide direct psychiatric nursing care to acute population.
- Complete full nursing assessments and treatment plans for each new admission.
- Work as the rapid admissions nurse completing intake assessments, obtaining admission orders, and consulting with physicians on patient disposition.
- Provide in-services to staff as requested by management.
- Administer psychiatric and other medications.
- Document assessments and care plans each shift and communicate changes in psychiatric and physical conditions effectively with physicians and other members of multidisciplinary team.
Psychiatric Nurse
CENTERPOINTE HOSPITAL
Weldon Springs, MO
01.2013 - 01.2016
- Provide direct psychiatric nursing care to acute, adult/dual diagnosis, special care (mainly senior), and child/adolescent populations.
- Complete full nursing assessments and treatment plans for each new admission.
- Monitor for signs and symptoms of opiate and alcohol abuse and make appropriate interventions.
- Initially worked as float nurse to all inpatient psychiatric units.
- Administration of medications and education about psychiatric medications.
- Document changes in psychiatric and physical conditions and communicate effectively with physicians and other members of multidisciplinary team.
- Worked as acting supervisor on a PRN basis for approximately 12 children and 60 adults including 10 on the substance abuse unit.
- Administered psychiatric medications and monitored patient responses to ensure safety and compliance.
- Developed individualized care plans in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to support patient recovery.
Clinical Nurse
MERCY HOSPITAL – ST. LOUIS
St. Louis, MO
01.2007 - 01.2013
- Provide direct psychiatric nursing care to acute, adult/dual diagnosis, senior, and child/adolescent populations. Also worked with primarily senior population in a skilled nursing/rehab setting.
- Complete full nursing assessments and care plans for each new admission.
- Participate in weekly treatment planning sessions.
- Administer medications per MD orders and monitor effectiveness and side effects.
- Document changes in psychiatric and physical conditions and communicate effectively with physicians and other members of multidisciplinary team.
- Acted as a super-user during implementation of electronic record system.
- Worked for several years picking up shifts at Mercy Skilled Nursing Center
- Administered patient care, ensuring adherence to hospital protocols and safety standards.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement personalized care plans.
- Supervised 72 psychiatric inpatient beds approximately 25 hours per week and work as a shift nurse for an additional 40 hours or so per week.
Family Therapist
FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER
St. Louis, MO
01.2007 - 01.2007
- Responsible for individual and group counseling for two elementary schools. Developed a curriculum emphasizing character development, positive social skills, and self-esteem in inner-city elementary schools.
- Completed individual assessments and provided individual and family counseling services to elementary-aged students and their families.
- Completed extensive documentation according to established guidelines.
- Diagnosed and treated various mental disorders.
- Worked with families to ensure that home environment was conducive to reinforcement of those areas addressed in individual and group counseling.
Hospice Nurse
SAINT ANTHONY’S MEDICAL CENTER
St. Louis, MO
01.2005 - 01.2006
- Provided direct nursing care to terminally ill patients in their homes.
- Made recommendations to families and provided support to families to ensure optimal care for patients and to support a peaceful death for patients.
- Notified doctors of changes in condition and obtained orders to support patient comfort.
- Completed full nursing assessments for each new admission.
- Administered medications per MD orders and established protocols.
- Documented patient status per established guidelines.
Psychiatric Nurse
SAINT LOUIS UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
St. Louis, MO
01.2004 - 01.2005
- Provided direct nursing care on a voluntary psychiatric unit with a diverse inner-city population. Established therapeutic rapport with a diverse patient population.
- Ensured a safe environment for all patients.
- Monitored for symptoms of alcohol/illicit substance withdrawal.
- Completed full nursing assessments for each new admission.
- Administered medications per MD orders and monitored for side effects.
- Documented changes in psychiatric and physical conditions and notified doctors as appropriate.
Associate Director of Development Services
ST. LOUIS UNIVERSITY
St. Louis, MO
01.2002 - 01.2004
- Responsible for the management of technology needs and administrative oversight of Central Gifts Processing Group.
- Designed and implemented a complex program logic to replace manual analysis which provided timely strategic data to assist in management decisions.
- Supervised and trained technical and administrative staff as well as students to support an alumni database ensuring accuracy of gift reporting records.
- Educated staff regarding all internal operating procedures which led to compliance with various auditing standards.
Senior Analyst
SBC SERVICES (NOW AT & T)
St. Louis, MO
01.2001 - 01.2002
- Responsibilities included modifying complex programs in a decision support/data warehouse environment
- Trained department programmers in FOCUS reporting.
- Made recommendations to business managers which improved the content, accuracy, and use of existing reports.
Senior Programmer/Analyst – Consultant
PROGRAMMER RESOURCES INTERNATIONAL
St. Louis, MO
01.1999 - 01.2000
- Responsibilities included the conversion of existing Mark IV coding to FOCUS and the creation of new general ledger reports.
- Assured data accuracy by setting up user friendly programs that enabled employees to follow program logic.
- Conducted testing and de-bugging of existing and new FOCUS programs which ensured the accuracy of all financial data.
- Client Company – Laclede Gas
Senior Analyst
THE BOEING COMPANY
St. Louis, MO
01.1997 - 01.1999
- Responsible for maintenance of intranet page, ad hoc reporting, data clean up and inventory management system conversion. Handled requests for estimate changes by calculating material costs.
- Revamped department intranet page to provide a greater degree of useful information.
- Conducted complex data analysis to ensure accuracy of material requirements and work order releases which reduced shortages and costs.
Community Support Worker
GREAT RIVERS MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES
St. Louis, MO
01.1992 - 01.1997
- Responsible for case management of 15 to 20 severely mentally ill individuals residing independently in the community or group settings.
- Maintained therapeutic rapport with a culturally diverse group of individuals.
- Provided case management and supportive counseling to severely mentally ill individuals.
- Acted as a liaison to support the individual’s continued success in the community.
- Monitored for symptoms of psychiatric decompensation and worked with doctors and other mental health professionals to arrange for hospitalization when indicated.
- Mentored new employees and helped them adhere to documentation standards.
- Completed treatment planning, quarterly reviews, and discharge summaries according to agency standards.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
Saint Louis University
St. Louis, MO01-2019
Master of Science - Education, Counselor Education
Missouri Baptist University
St. Louis, MO01-2007
Associate of Science - Nursing
Jewish Hospital College of Nursing and Allied Health
St. Louis, MO01-2004
Master of Business Administration - undefined
St. Louis University
St. Louis, MO01-1999
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration/Psychology
Missouri Baptist University
St. Louis, MO01-1992
Skills
- Medication management
- Psychiatric evaluation
- Outpatient mental health services
- Clinical documentation
- Psychotherapy
- Management of nursing and business settings
- Mentoring experience in nursing and business
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of nurses over a 72-bed psychiatric facility as part of a large hospital
- Was on of the top producer of client care in terms of numbers in my organization.
- Developed a full set of reports for monthly fund-raising through FOCUS and Excel programs
Timeline
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
COMPASS HEALTH NETWORK
01.2019 - 01.2026
Psychiatric Nurse
ST. ALEXIUS HOSPITAL
01.2016 - 01.2018
Psychiatric Nurse
CENTERPOINTE HOSPITAL
01.2013 - 01.2016
Clinical Nurse
MERCY HOSPITAL – ST. LOUIS
01.2007 - 01.2013
Family Therapist
FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER
01.2007 - 01.2007
Hospice Nurse
SAINT ANTHONY’S MEDICAL CENTER
01.2005 - 01.2006
Psychiatric Nurse
SAINT LOUIS UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
01.2004 - 01.2005
Associate Director of Development Services
ST. LOUIS UNIVERSITY
01.2002 - 01.2004
Senior Analyst
SBC SERVICES (NOW AT & T)
01.2001 - 01.2002
Senior Programmer/Analyst – Consultant
PROGRAMMER RESOURCES INTERNATIONAL
01.1999 - 01.2000
Senior Analyst
THE BOEING COMPANY
01.1997 - 01.1999
Community Support Worker
GREAT RIVERS MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES
01.1992 - 01.1997
Master of Science - Education, Counselor Education
Missouri Baptist University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Jewish Hospital College of Nursing and Allied Health
Master of Business Administration - undefined
St. Louis University
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration/Psychology
Missouri Baptist University
Master of Science - Nursing
Saint Louis University