Edith Jones
Chesapeake,Virginia
Summary
Resourceful psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner committed to providing excellent care to patients of all ages. Kind and caring professional with 5 years of experience providing psychiatric assessments, medication management,and monitoring treatment of patients diagnosed with a variety of mental health, substance use and dual diagnoses. Terrific people skills, friendly demeanor and strong talents in caring for individuals. Effective leader consistently finding ways to improve healthcare quality.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse-practitioner
Locum Tenens/ City Of Virginia Beach
08.2019 - Current
- Conducted thorough psychiatric evaluations to accurately diagnose mental health conditions and inform appropriate treatment decisions.
- Maintained comprehensive, accurate, and timely electronic health records to support ongoing assessment and treatment planning efforts.
- Utilized telehealth technologies as necessary to provide remote consultations while ensuring adequate patient monitoring during periods of distance-based care.
- Streamlined medication management processes by regularly reviewing prescriptions for effectiveness, potential interactions, and side effects.
- Improved care continuity by effectively collaborating with interdisciplinary team members and maintaining clear communication.
- Developed strong therapeutic alliances with patients through active listening skills and empathic understanding of their personal experiences.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry best practices through continuous professional development opportunities and attending relevant conferences.
- Mentored nursing students and new hires, fostering a supportive learning environment that encouraged professional growth.
- Implemented culturally sensitive care approaches when working with diverse patient populations to ensure equitable access to quality mental healthcare services.
- Reduced hospital readmissions by implementing evidence-based interventions focused on relapse prevention and management strategies.
- Provided direct quality care to patients by monitoring, recording and evaluating psychiatric conditions.
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital BHU
08.2014 - 07.2019
- Responded to numerous volatile situations and violent outbreaks to restore safety and security of patients and staff.
- Built trust with patients from various cultural backgrounds through culturally competent care practices tailored to individual needs.
- Ensured patient safety by closely monitoring behaviors, administering medications as prescribed, and intervening during incidents of aggression or selfharm.
- Oversaw care of suicidal patients and acted swiftly to reduce risk of harm to themselves or others.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Collaborated proactively with psychiatrists to adjust treatment plans based on observed changes in symptoms or behavior patterns among patients.
- Promoted a therapeutic environment by establishing rapport, maintaining boundaries, and fostering open communication with patients and families.
- Administered medication and treatments to patients to observe and record responses.
- Performed patient assessments to monitor expected response to medications and altering treatment plans.
- Provided direct quality care to patients by monitoring, recording and evaluating psychiatric conditions.
- Served as a resource for nursing staff, providing guidance in the application of evidence-based practices in the psychiatric setting.
- Mentored nursing students during clinical rotations at the psychiatric facility, sharing knowledge and expertise while promoting their professional growth.
- Contributed to improved team morale by demonstrating a positive attitude, supporting colleagues during challenging situations, and celebrating shared successes.
- Improved patient outcomes by developing and implementing tailored nursing care plans for individuals with psychiatric disorders.
- Increased patient satisfaction scores by actively listening to concerns, addressing needs, and providing empathetic support during crisis situations.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices within the field of mental health nursing.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
Registered Nurse Cardiac/telemetry
Sentara Obici Hospital
08.2010 - 08.2014
- Improved patient outcomes by consistently monitoring cardiac telemetry and promptly responding to critical changes.
- Optimized patient outcomes in high-stress scenarios by remaining calm, focused, and utilizing critical thinking skills to provide appropriate interventions.
- Ensured optimal clinical outcomes for cardiac patients through timely identification of potential complications and prompt intervention.
- Provided comprehensive cardiac education to patients and families, empowering them in self-care management postdischarge.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Tuomey Healthcare System
01.2009 - 07.2010
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient care, ensuring seamless communication between healthcare providers.
- Consistently maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in accordance with regulatory requirements.
- Skillfully performed venipuncture, IV insertion, and catheterizations, ensuring proper technique and adherence to infection control standards.
- Provided health education to patients and families regarding discharge instructions and plans of care.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Education
Master Of Science - Nursing
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA05.2019
BSN - Nursing
Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA08.2016
ADN - Nursing
Central Carolina Technical College
Sumter, SC08.2008
Skills
- Medication Management
- Psychiatric evaluation
- Outpatient mental health services
- Clinical Documentation
- Multidisciplinary Collaboration
- Suicide Risk Assessment
- Geriatric Mental Health
- Patient Health Education
- Addiction Recovery Support
- Community mental health resources
- Clinical Supervision
- Bipolar Disorder Treatment
- Individualized Treatment Planning
- Patient Education
- Medication monitoring
- Prescription writing
- Results interpretation
- Interpersonal Communication
Affiliations
APNA Member
Sigma Theta Tau Honor Society Member
Certification
05/2019 - Present ANCC Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Certification
05/2019 - Present PMHNP license
07/2019 - Present DEA license
07/2020 - Present Buprenorphine Waiver
08/2010 - Present RN Virginia Board of Nursing License
08/2008 RN South Carolina Board of Nursing License
Military Experience
United States Naval Service: 10/1985 to 11/1993
Honorable Discharge
Timeline
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse-practitioner
Locum Tenens/ City Of Virginia Beach
08.2019 - Current
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital BHU
08.2014 - 07.2019
Registered Nurse Cardiac/telemetry
Sentara Obici Hospital
08.2010 - 08.2014
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Tuomey Healthcare System
01.2009 - 07.2010
Master Of Science - Nursing
Virginia Commonwealth University
BSN - Nursing
Old Dominion University
ADN - Nursing
Central Carolina Technical College
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