Delores Addy
Manchester
Summary
Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with a solid foundation in behavioral health nursing. Expertise in crisis intervention and therapeutic communication, combined with a leadership role in coordinating patient care and mentoring nursing students, ensures delivery of compassionate, evidence-based treatment tailored to individual needs.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse
Yale New Haven Hospital
New Haven
08.2023 - Current
- Delivered comprehensive care for patients with acute and chronic medical conditions, ensuring safety and comfort in fast-paced hospital setting
- Perform detailed patient assessments, monitoring changes in condition and escalating care
- Administered medications and managed complex treatment regimens, ensuring adherence to protocols and patient safety
Registered Nurse, Behavioral Health Unit
Touchpoints at Manchester
Manchester
02.2021 - Current
- Led unit operations as charge nurse, coordinated staffing, patient flow, and clinical priorities to ensure efficient care delivery
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to create and implement tailored treatment plans, enhancing patient recovery outcomes
- Administered and monitored psychotropic medications, evaluated therapeutic responses and side effects to optimize patient care
- Delivered crisis intervention and therapeutic communication for patients with acute psychiatric needs
Licensed Practical Nurse Clinical Instructor
Goodwin University
East Hartford
08.2025 - 04.2026
- Developed and implemented clinical learning objectives aligned with academic standards
- Evaluated student performance through direct observation and competency-based assessments, enhancing student readiness for professional practice
- Promoted clinical reasoning, professionalism, and patient-centered care practices
- Supervised and mentored nursing students in clinical settings, fostering safe, evidence-based patient care practices
PMHNP Student
Capital Region Mental Health Center - Crisis Services
Hartford
05.2025 - 08.2025
- Managed care for patients with suicidal ideation, psychosis, and severe mood disorders, ensuring appropriate interventions were implemented
- Engaged in crisis stabilization, safety planning, and disposition decisions to facilitate effective patient outcomes
- Conducted urgent psychiatric assessments in high-acuity crisis settings to determine immediate care needs
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams
- Logged 180 clinical hours in various settings
PMHNP Student
Integrated Behavioral Health
New Britain
01.2025 - 05.2025
- Diagnosed and managed mental health conditions, including depression, anxiety, and trauma-related disorders
- Developed and implemented evidence-based treatment plans, including psychopharmacology and brief therapeutic interventions
- Conducted comprehensive psychiatric evaluations that informed treatment strategies in integrated primary care and behavioral health settings
- Provided patient education and supported continuity of care across settings
- Completed 180 clinical hours across diverse settings to refine clinical skills and enhance patient care.
PMHNP Student
Comfort Care Counseling
Manchester
08.2024 - 12.2024
- Conducted comprehensive psychiatric evaluations for patients with chronic, serious, and life-limiting illnesses to inform treatment plans
- Managed symptoms of depression, anxiety, and anticipatory grief using evidence-based psychopharmacologic and therapeutic interventions
- Provided supportive psychotherapy focused on coping, meaning-making, and emotional adjustment
- Facilitated discussions on goals of care and end-of-life preferences, providing emotional support for patients and families to enhance decision-making
- Completed 180 clinical hours delivering patient care in a healthcare setting, honing clinical skills and enhancing patient outcomes.
Education
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
University of Saint Joseph
West Hartford, CT12-2025
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) -
Southern Connecticut State University
New Haven, CT05-2022
Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) -
Helene Fuld College of Nursing
New York, NY01-2020
Bachelor of Arts in Gerontology -
Quinnipiac University
Hamden, CT05-2007
Skills
- Medication management
- Patient assessment skills
- Care coordination
- Clinical documentation
- EMR management
- Crisis intervention
- Patient advocacy
- Patient education
- Patient advocacy
- Therapeutic communication
- Staff evaluation
- Clinical documentation
Certification
- Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner - Board Certified (PMHNP-BC), 12/31/26
- Registered Nurse (RN), Connecticut
- Basic Life Support (BLS), American Heart Association, 12/31/26
- End-of-Life Nursing Education Consortium (ELNEC), 12/31/23
- DEA License, Active
Core Competencies
Psychiatric Assessment, Diagnosis, Crisis Intervention, Therapeutic Communication, Medication Management, Care Planning, Patient Assessment, Care Coordination, Charge Nurse Leadership, Clinical Instruction, Staff Coordination, Student Mentorship, Electronic Medical Records (EMR), Clinical Documentation, Performance Evaluation
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse Clinical Instructor
Goodwin University
08.2025 - 04.2026
PMHNP Student
Capital Region Mental Health Center - Crisis Services
05.2025 - 08.2025
PMHNP Student
Integrated Behavioral Health
01.2025 - 05.2025
PMHNP Student
Comfort Care Counseling
08.2024 - 12.2024
Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse
Yale New Haven Hospital
08.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse, Behavioral Health Unit
Touchpoints at Manchester
02.2021 - Current
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
University of Saint Joseph
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) -
Southern Connecticut State University
Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) -
Helene Fuld College of Nursing
Bachelor of Arts in Gerontology -
Quinnipiac University