Ebony Eppinger
Eppinger
Lyndhurst,OH
Summary
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner adept at assessing chronically mentally ill adult patients, as well as providing medication management and care coordination.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
University Hospital Case Medical Center
Cleveland, United States
05.2022 - Current
- Conducts medication management in Intensive Outpatient Program.
- Achieved significant improvements in patient mood and anxiety scores, employing combination of pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions.
- Implemented evidence-based practices in psychiatric care, resulting in improved clinical outcomes and patient quality of life.
- Developed strong therapeutic alliances with patients through active listening skills and empathic understanding of their personal experiences.
- Maintained comprehensive, accurate, and timely electronic health records to support ongoing assessment and treatment planning efforts.
Registered Psychiatric Nurse
University Hospital Case Medical Center
Cleveland, OH
07.2019 - 05.2022
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Responded to numerous volatile situations and violent outbreaks to restore safety and security of patients and staff.
- Completed initial medical, nutritional assessment, chemical dependency, and suicide history.
- Administered detox medication based on the evaluation of the patient's symptoms.
- Demonstrated flexibility in adapting to changing patient needs within a fast-paced acute care setting.
Registered Nurse
Windsor-Laurelwood Center
Willoughby, OH
08.2018 - 07.2019
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan and report patient's response.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Registered Nurse
Northeast Reintegration Center
Cleveland, Ohio
05.2016 - 06.2017
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Responded to numerous volatile situations and violent outbreaks to restore safety and security of patients and staff.
Registered Nurse
Northcoast Behavioral Healthcare
Northfield, OH
10.2015 - 07.2016
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Assessed and evaluated mental health needs, working with multidisciplinary team to initiate, manage and modify individualized care plans.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Responded to numerous volatile situations and violent outbreaks to restore safety and security of patients and staff.
Education
Master of Science - Psychiatric Mental Health
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN 01.2019 - 02.2022
Associate of Science - Nursing Science
ITT Technical Institute
Strongsville, OHSkills
Patient Assessments
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Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
University Hospital Case Medical Center
05.2022 - Current
Registered Psychiatric Nurse
University Hospital Case Medical Center
07.2019 - 05.2022
Master of Science - Psychiatric Mental Health
Walden University
01.2019 - 02.2022
Registered Nurse
Windsor-Laurelwood Center
08.2018 - 07.2019
Registered Nurse
Northeast Reintegration Center
05.2016 - 06.2017
Registered Nurse
Northcoast Behavioral Healthcare
10.2015 - 07.2016
Associate of Science - Nursing Science
ITT Technical Institute
Licensure
Certified Nurse Practitioner in the State of Ohio APRN.CNP.0031251
Registered Nurse in the State of Ohio, License # RN.407282
Professional Affiliations
American Psychiatric Nurses Association (APNA)
Ohio Association of Advance Practice Nurses (OAAPN)
Sigma Theta Tau International (STTI)
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