ELENA CRESPIN
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Albuquerque,NM
Summary
Practical Psychiatric Nurse experienced in delivering compassionate care with career spanning 16 years. Friendly professional with exceptional knowledge of medications, medical terminology and holistic coping mechanisms. Well-versed in providing quick intervention, medication and support to patients with acute, chronic and drug induced mental illness. Board certified to practice across the life span.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Turquoise Lodge Hospital
Albuquerque, NM
12.2019 - 12.2022
- Provided education to patients on detox and withdrawal, medications, addiction, recovery, coping skills and community resources
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services
- Treated patients suffering from chronic and acute medical concerns, including asthma, seizure disorders and acute withdrawal related to SUD
- Assessed patients' response to treatment and suggested ways to combat side effects
- Treated patients using pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment modalities to address various disorders, diseases and injuries
- Guided therapeutic communication, conflict resolutions and interventions by deflecting undesirable behaviors to assist patients with developing and amplifying coping skills
- Delivered high-quality and compassionate treatment to all patients
- Administered medications, tracked dosages, and documented patient conditions.
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Sage Neuroscience Center
Albuquerque, New Mexico
01.2022 - Current
- Prescribed, directed and administered psychotherapeutic treatments or medications to treat various mental, behavioral and emotional disorders.
- Counseled outpatients and other patients during office visits and designed individualized care plans.
- Analyzed and evaluated patients' data and tests and examined findings to diagnose nature and extent of mental disorders.
- Gathered and maintained patient information and social and medical history obtained from relatives, patients and other professionals.
- Coordinated with medical and paramedical professionals to provide appropriate input and effectively formulate and implement treatment plans for patients
- Utilized multi-modal diagnostic tools to diagnose and treat 10-14 patients daily
RN
Lovelace Medical Center
Albuquerque, NM
08.2018 - 12.2019
- Promoted collaborative teamwork atmosphere by exhibiting professional behavior, which demonstrated commitment to providing quality patient care while fostering professional working environment
- Participated in day-to-day patient care and nursing activities within 32-bed unit
- Performed comprehensive patient exams and assessments to formulate, implement and continuously update individualized plans of care
- Administered medications, IVs, and injections in accordance with treatment plan directions
- Educated patients, caregivers and families on diagnoses, treatment options and disease prevention
- Effectively managed ortho-neuro joint replacement patients
- Partnered with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to formulate individualized treatment plans to deliver high-quality patient care and continuously evaluate and adapt nursing plan to achieve patient recovery goals.
Gastroenterology Registered Nurse
Lovelace Women's Hospital
Albuquerque, NM
12.2015 - 08.2018
- Conduct screening and diagnostic treatment as part of pre-operative assessment of patients prior to procedures
- Administer Moderate/Conscious sedation for patient’s intraoperative care
- Act as patient advocate and implement total patient care through a collaborative effort with Doctors and Anesthesia Providers
- Evaluate and monitor patients during post procedure care following sedation and anesthesia administration
- Utilize strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care
- Provide health education for patients and their families regarding diagnosis
- Provide quality nursing care in accordance with patient care policies and procedures.
Assistant Director Nursing
Paloma Blanca Health and Rehabilitation
Albuquerque, NM
07.2015 - 12.2015
- Supervised employees, assisted in recruiting and hiring, managed employee review process and ensured compliance with state and federal regulations
- Developed and maintained quality care systems and standards, including but not limited to, creating, and improving medical protocols/guidelines
- Performed all tasks with a patient-centered focus while seeking opportunities for improvement of processes and treatments
- Provided quality nursing care in accordance with resident care policies and procedures
- Delivered high-quality and compassionate treatment to indigent and low-income patient community.
Nurse Case Manager
Life Care Center of Farmington
Farmington, NM
10.2012 - 07.2015
- Conducted screening, diagnostic treatment and rehabilitative and supportive services as the senior nurse on a primary health care team
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through a team nursing process covering post surgical care, rehabilitation and home health care
- Provided necessary health education training for patients and their families
- Performed all tasks with a patient-centered focus while seeking opportunities for improvement of processes and treatments.
Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse
Lovelace Medical Center
Albuquerque, NM
06.2011 - 05.2012
- Monitored post-op vitals, set up PCA, fluids, reviewed post-op orders and orient patients to unit
- Sound, ethical and independent decision-making ability consistent with medical protocols
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through a team nursing process covering 3-4 high acuity patients per shift
- Provided necessary health education training for patients
- Treated patients with congestive heart failure, chest pain, arrhythmia, overflow cardiac surgery patients, and other cardiovascular dysfunction.
Registered Nurse
San Juan Regional Medical Center
Farmington, NM
08.2010 - 05.2011
- Provided patient diagnosis under strict time constraints
- Evaluated patients presenting with life threatening emergencies
- Utilized strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care
- Provided education to patients on detox and withdrawal, medications, addiction, recovery, coping skills and community resources
- Delivered high-quality and compassionate treatment to indigent and low-income patient community.
Family Health Clinic Registered Nurse
University Of New Mexico Hospital
Albuquerque, NM
05.2009 - 08.2010
- Conducted screening, diagnostic treatment, administered medications and vaccinations, in conjunction with a health care team
- Provided total patient care in outpatient settings ranging from assessment to development and implementation of care plans
- Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, treatments, medications, discharge instructions and follow-up care
- Provided necessary health education training for patients and their families.
Medical Surgical Stepdown Unit Registered Nurse
University of New Mexico Hospital
Albuquerque, NM
09.2007 - 05.2009
- Monitored post-op vitals, set up PCA, fluids, reviewed post-op orders and orient patients to unit
- Provided post-surgical care in inpatient settings ranging from assessment to development and implementation of care plans
- Sound, ethical and independent decision-making ability consistent with medical protocols
- Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery
- Provided necessary health education training for patients and their families.
Education
DNP-PMHNP - Psychiatric Mental Health
New Mexico State University
Las Cruces, NM08.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
New Mexico Highlands University
Las Vegas, NM2015
Associate Degree - Nursing
Central New Mexico Community College
Albuquerque, NM2007
Skills
- Medication Side Effect Knowledge
- Electronic Charting
- Direct Supervision
- Chronic Disorders
- Psychiatric Evaluation
- Patient Intervention
- Mental Health Support
Certification
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification. Specialize in Addiction Medicine Crisis Prevention Training, Quick learner, Results-oriented
Timeline
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Sage Neuroscience Center
01.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse
Turquoise Lodge Hospital
12.2019 - 12.2022
RN
Lovelace Medical Center
08.2018 - 12.2019
Gastroenterology Registered Nurse
Lovelace Women's Hospital
12.2015 - 08.2018
Assistant Director Nursing
Paloma Blanca Health and Rehabilitation
07.2015 - 12.2015
Nurse Case Manager
Life Care Center of Farmington
10.2012 - 07.2015
Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse
Lovelace Medical Center
06.2011 - 05.2012
Registered Nurse
San Juan Regional Medical Center
08.2010 - 05.2011
Family Health Clinic Registered Nurse
University Of New Mexico Hospital
05.2009 - 08.2010
Medical Surgical Stepdown Unit Registered Nurse
University of New Mexico Hospital
09.2007 - 05.2009
DNP-PMHNP - Psychiatric Mental Health
New Mexico State University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
New Mexico Highlands University
Associate Degree - Nursing
Central New Mexico Community College
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