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
7
7
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Registered Nurse
University Hospital Case Medical Center
Cleveland , United States
2019.07 - Current
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Responded to numerous volatile situations and violent outbreaks to restore safety and security of patients and staff.
Registered Psychiatric Nurse
Windsor-Laurelwood Center
Willoughby , OH
2018.07 - 2019.08
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- Completed initial medical, nutritional assessment, chemical dependency, and suicide history.
- Administered detox medication based on the evaluation of the patient's symptoms.
Registered Nurse
The Heights
Broadview Heights , OH
2017.08 - 2018.08
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Assessed and evaluated mental health needs, working with multidisciplinary team to initiate, manage and modify individualized care plans.
- 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.
Registered Nurse
Northeast Reintegration Center
Cleveland , Ohio
2016.05 - 2017.06
- 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
2015.10 - 2016.07
- 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 2019.01 - 2022.02
Associate of Science - Nursing Science
ITT Technical Institute
Strongsville, OHSkills
Patient Assessments
undefinedTimeline
Registered Nurse
University Hospital Case Medical Center
2019.07 - Current
Master of Science - Psychiatric Mental Health
Walden University
2019.01 - 2022.02
Registered Psychiatric Nurse
Windsor-Laurelwood Center
2018.07 - 2019.08
Registered Nurse
The Heights
2017.08 - 2018.08
Registered Nurse
Northeast Reintegration Center
2016.05 - 2017.06
Registered Nurse
Northcoast Behavioral Healthcare
2015.10 - 2016.07
Associate of Science - Nursing Science
ITT Technical Institute
Licensure
Licenses Registered Nurse in the State of Ohio, License # RN.407282
Clinical Experience
Winter 2021 Cleveland Medical Center Reproductive Mental Health -Dr.Eric Reed (Preceptor)
- Assessment, Evaluation, and treatment of pregnant and postpartum women experiencing psychiatric illness.
- Independent documentation and shared evaluation and treatment planning.
- Assisted with medication management under the supervision of preceptor.
Fall 2021 Cleveland Medical Center Pediatric Oncology Psychiatric Mental health-Amelia Baffa/Sami Petty PMHNP (Preceptor)
- Assessment, evaluation, and treatment of pediatric population experiencing psychiatric illness.
- Utilization of psychotherapeutic modalities for grief.
- Documented evaluation and treatment plan.
Spring 2020 Cleveland Medical Center Richmond Campus, Adult Inpatient Psychiatry Barbara Wisely-Cortland PMHNP (Preceptor)
- Assessment, Evaluation, treatment of adult psychiatric inpatients experiencing acute crisis.
- Independent documentation and shared evaluation and treatment planning.
- Utilization of psychotherapeutic modalities including CBT treatment for individual and group therapy.
Summer 2020 Cleveland Medical Center Richmond Campus, Adult Inpatient Psychiatry Barbara Wisely-Cortland PMHNP (Preceptor)
- Assessment, Evaluation, treatment of adult psychiatric inpatients experiencing acute crisis.
- Independent documentation and shared evaluation and treatment planning.
- Utilization of psychotherapeutic modalities including CBT treatment for individual and group therapy.
Professional Affiliations
American Psychiatric Nurses Association (APNA)
Ohio Association of Advance Practice Nurses (OAAPN)
Sigma Theta Tau International (STTI)