Elizabeth McAlpine

150 hours at NaphCare Inc. with Dr. Crystl Osborn, MD

• Provide direct and indirect patient care to meet the basic physiological, psychological, and emotional needs of the patient within the framework established by the correctional system.
• Conduct chart reviews, obtain patient history, and perform psychiatric evaluations to further determine patient health status.
• Identify patient health conditions and prescribe treatment based on diagnosis with appropriate and timely referrals.
• Formulate a working diagnosis, develop and implement a treatment plan, and evaluate/modify therapeutic regimens to promote positive patient outcomes.
• Coordinate with medical and correctional staff regarding patients’ mental health care
• Respond to and initiate care for mental health emergencies throughout the facility.
• Conduct rounds in the infirmary and detox units to complete scheduled sick call visits, and chronic care management.
• Schedule and perform laboratory and diagnostic procedures.

300 hours at A Little H.O.P.E LLC with Antoinette Watson, DNP, PMHNP

• Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations related to patient privacy rights.
• Performed comprehensive psychiatric evaluations of adult and pediatric patients (ages 6 and up) in an outpatient setting.
• Assessed, diagnosed, and treated patients using evidence-based practice guidelines.
• Developed individualized treatment plans based on client needs and preferences.
• Provided medication management and psychotherapy services to individuals with mental health disorders.
• Facilitated referrals to community resources when appropriate.
• Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.

Adult Crisis Stabilization Unit

• Provides direct nursing care to patients with behavioral health disorders based on a systematized body of knowledge.
• Oversees care provided by Licensed Practical Nurses and Behavioral Health Technicians.
• Utilizes nursing process including assessment, identification of nursing problems, planning, execution, evaluation, and modification of nursing interventions as determined by patient outcomes.

Adult Central Intake

• Provides direct nursing care to provides direct care to individuals served with behavioral health needs
• Supporting individuals served with coordination and continuity of evidence-based care for individuals and families in need through a collaborative process of triage, assessment, planning, and communication.