Deirdre Murty
Fairfield
Summary
Experienced Psychiatric Clinical Nurse Specialist skilled in advanced psychiatric assessments and crisis intervention. Committed to delivering individualized treatment plans and effective client education.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Psychiatric Clinical Nurse Specialist,
Self-employeed
Fairfield
01.1994 - Current
- Conducted advanced psychiatric assessments for diverse client populations.
- Developed individualized treatment plans tailored to client needs and preferences.
- Educated clients and families on mental health conditions and available treatment options.
- Maintained accurate clinical documentation in compliance with relevant regulations.
- Provided crisis intervention services to clients requiring urgent support.
- Prescribed medications according to state laws and regulations.
- Assessed suicide risk using established protocols and safety plans as necessary.
- Coordinated with healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive patient care.
- Conducted individual therapy sessions to address client mental health needs.
- Developed treatment plans based on client assessments and therapeutic goals.
- Utilized evidence-based practices to guide therapeutic interventions effectively.
Education
Master of Science - Child And Adolescent Psychiatry
Yale University
New Haven, CT05-1994
Skills
- Advanced psychiatric assessment
- Provide individual psychotherapy
- Individualized treatment planning
- Crisis intervention
- Medication management
- Suicide risk assessment
- Client education
- Collaborative teamwork
- Patient advocacy
- Depression treatment
- Anxiety management
- Family therapy
- Psychopharmacology
Certification
American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) Board Certified 1995-Present
Timeline
Psychiatric Clinical Nurse Specialist,
Self-employeed
01.1994 - Current
Master of Science - Child And Adolescent Psychiatry
Yale University