Cynthia Elliott
Summary
Recent graduate of Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner program at Walden University. Committed to providing excellent mental health care to patients across the lifespan. Kind and compassionate professional with 13 years of nursing experience monitoring treatment of patients diagnosed with high acuity medical illnesses, disabilities, and mental health disorders. Looking to obtain an entry level position in psychiatry to help provide services for the vulnerable mental health population.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Travel Nurse
Aya Healthcare
11.2020 - 05.2022
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Documented all elements of care and updated patient charts and confidential files to reflect changes in care plans, interventions applied, and observations.
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
Behavioral Health Nurse
Havenwyck Hospital
06.2021 - 04.2022
- Completed pre-admission screenings and physical and mental health assessments for psychiatric patients.
- Conducted monitoring of approximately 12 patients to note behavioral changes and relayed information to charting systems.
- Assisted in calming patients using recognized best practice techniques with help from assistants and guards.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions to provide additional support and guidance.
- Administered medications and assessed side effects, successes and failures of new medications.
- Partnered with social workers, counselors and doctors to develop plans of care.
Charge Nurse/Clinical Nurse
Beaumont Health
08.2011 - 10.2020
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities to prevent further disability.
- Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
Education
Master of Science - Psychiatric Mental Health
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN11.2023
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing
Oakland University
Rochester, MI08.2018
Associate Degree in Nursing -
Oakland Community College
Highland Lakes, MI12.2010
Skills
- Psychiatric Evaluations
- Mental and Physical Assessments
- Electronic Medical Charting
- Therapeutic Activities
- Medication Side Effect Knowledge
- Patient Intervention
- Mental Health Care
- Patient Evaluation
- Coping Skills Development
- Care Plan Development
- EMR Documentation
- Psychiatric assessment
- Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder management
- Self-harm prevention
Affiliations
- American Nurses Association (ANA), 2018 to Current
- American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP), 2019 to Current
- American Psychiatric Nurses Association (APNA), 2021 to Current
Certification
- Registered Nurse License # 4704283849
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certified
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certified
Timeline
Behavioral Health Nurse
Havenwyck Hospital
06.2021 - 04.2022
Travel Nurse
Aya Healthcare
11.2020 - 05.2022
Charge Nurse/Clinical Nurse
Beaumont Health
08.2011 - 10.2020
Master of Science - Psychiatric Mental Health
Walden University
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing
Oakland University
Associate Degree in Nursing -
Oakland Community College
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