Davina Pratchet
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Milwaukee,Wisconsin
Summary
Ethical Mental Health Registered Nurse offering 10 years of experience providing mental health nursing care to diverse populations. Board Certified as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner since October 8, 2021. Accomplished and seasoned professional skillful in developing individualized plans of care and performing mental health assessments, including interviews, physical exams and written and verbal tests. Personable individual possessing positive attitude and excellent critical thinking skills.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Rehabilitation Registered Nurse
Milwaukee Rehabilitation Hospital
2022.12 - Current
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Act as nursing supervisor.
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Cerebral
2022.08 - Current
- Provided direct quality care to patients by monitoring, recording and evaluating psychiatric conditions.
- Coordinated with medical and paramedical professionals to provide appropriate input and effectively formulate and implement treatment plans for patients.
- Responded to numerous volatile situations and violent outbreaks to restore safety and security of patients and staff.
- Administered medication and treatments to patients to observe and record responses.
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Milwaukee County Behavioral Health Division
2021.11 - 2022.09
- Explained useful coping methods to relieve depression and anxiety.
- Performed patient assessments to monitor expected response to medications and altering treatment plans.
- Conducted therapy for mentally ill patients in group and individual settings to assist patients in achieving normalcy.
- Oversaw care of suicidal patients and acted swiftly to reduce risk of harm to themselves or others.
- Responded to numerous volatile situations and violent outbreaks to restore safety and security of patients and staff.
- Provided direct quality care to patients by monitoring, recording and evaluating psychiatric conditions.
- Administered medication and treatments to patients to observe and record responses.
Registered Nurse-Staff Nurse
VA Hospital
2016.03 - 2021.11
- Charge nurse on rehabilitation floor. Oversaw average of 7 patients per shift.
- Effectively supervised LVNs, CNAs and non-clinical staff.
- Closely monitored acute conditions.
- Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate outstanding healthcare teams.
- Prioritized care on one unit that included rehabilitation, long-term care, Hospice care, and mental health care.
- Two time Daisy award nominee
- Strong leader for nursing personnel assigned to unit/shift.
- Strengthened training and nursing knowledge by taking part in continuing education programs and mental health first aid workshops.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Performed ongoing assessments to evaluate mental health needs, working with multidisciplinary team to develop, initiate, manage and modify individualized plans of care.
- Responded to numerous volatile situations and violent outbreaks to restore safety and security of patients and staff.
- Provided direct quality care to patients by monitoring, recording and evaluating psychiatric conditions.
- Worked within interdisciplinary health care team to develop, implement and make adjustments to patient care plans, individualizing strategies and methods to improve health and meet recovery goals.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures and nursing best practices.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
Registered Nurse (RN)
Terrace of St. Francis
2013.01 - 2016.03
- Routinely retracted patient throat cultures and prepared for lab submission.
- Strong leader for nursing personnel assigned to unit/shift.
- Delegated staff nurse duties.
- Ensured HIPAA compliance.
- Closely monitored acute conditions.
- Instructed patients and family members on proper discharge care.
- Oversaw and managed Number clinical and support staff in patient care activities while maintaining high level of staff morale and professionalism.
- Assessed need for, ordered, obtained and interpreted appropriate lab tests.
Registered Nurse
Milwaukee Estates Nursing home
2012.09 - 2013.10
- Effectively supervised LVNs, NAs and non-clinical staff.
- Treated patients with chronic and acute health problems such as MI, arrhythmias, asthma, COPD and pneumonia.
Registered Nurse
Sarah Chudnow
2011.10 - 2012.07
- Assessed need for, ordered, obtained and interpreted appropriate lab tests.
- Pharmacological and non-pharmacological management and treatment of various disorders and diseases.
- Instructed patients and family members on proper discharge care.
- Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate outstanding healthcare teams.
- Ensured HIPAA compliance.
- Ensured efficacy of treatments through monitoring of treatment regimens.
- Followed infection control procedures.
- Monitored fluid intake and output levels.
Education
Master of Science - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Alverno College
Milwaukee, WI2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Alverno College
2017
Associate of Science - Nursing
Bryant And Stratton College
Milwaukee2011
Skills
- High level of autonomy
- Fluent in Spanish
- Collaborates well with other healthcare disciplines
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Calm under pressure
- Thorough physical assessments
- Strong clinical judgment
- Building rapport
- Leadership
- Good listening skills
- Cultural awareness
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
The best and safest thing is to keep a balance in your life, acknowledge the great powers around us and in us. If you can do that, and live that way, you are really a wise man.
Euripides
Timeline
Rehabilitation Registered Nurse
Milwaukee Rehabilitation Hospital
2022.12 - Current
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Cerebral
2022.08 - Current
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Milwaukee County Behavioral Health Division
2021.11 - 2022.09
Registered Nurse-Staff Nurse
VA Hospital
2016.03 - 2021.11
Registered Nurse (RN)
Terrace of St. Francis
2013.01 - 2016.03
Registered Nurse
Milwaukee Estates Nursing home
2012.09 - 2013.10
Registered Nurse
Sarah Chudnow
2011.10 - 2012.07
Master of Science - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Alverno College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Alverno College
Associate of Science - Nursing
Bryant And Stratton College
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