Elizabeth Pound
Williamsburg,VA
Summary
Communicative PMHNP with 13-year background assisting vulnerable patients with varying degrees of mental illness and substance-alcohol dependency. Well-versed in developing and implementing effective treatment plans and monitoring patient progress. Caring and compassionate professional dedicated to administering quality patient care to promote healing and health.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
PMHNP Student
Addiction Recovery Center of Virginia
Williamsburg, VA
08.2022 - 05.2024
- Provided psychiatric evaluation and medication management to patients in an outpatient setting.
- Developed individualized treatment plans for patients with mental health disorders.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to coordinate care for patients with complex diagnoses.
- Prescribed psychotropic medications based on patient needs and responses to treatment.
- Maintained accurate patient records and documentation of assessments, treatments, and progress notes.
- Participated in research projects related to mental health issues such as suicide prevention.
- Counseled individuals struggling with trauma-related issues such as post-traumatic stress disorder.
- Evaluated current medications for effectiveness and possible side effects while making recommendations accordingly.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
Director of Nursing
The Farley Center
Williamsburg, VA
08.2018 - 09.2020
- Implemented and directed clinical services and operations to deliver competent, quality care.
- Maintained awareness of government regulations, health insurance changes and financing options.
- Monitored development, implementation and updates of individualized care plans.
- Created reports summarizing patient outcomes based on data collected from various sources.
Nursing Supervisor
Riverside Doctors' Hospital Williamsburg
Williamsburg, VA
10.2015 - 08.2018
- Performed regular rounds throughout the facility to observe performance of assigned staff members.
- Participated in patient and family planning processes, provided instructions and addressed questions and/ concerns.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate services for high-risk patients.
Nursing Supervisor
The Farley Center
Williamsburg, VA
01.2011 - 10.2015
- Recruited, interviewed, hired and coached employees and promoted high level of care quality to patients.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate services for high-risk patients.
- Facilitated communication between physicians, nurses, and other healthcare providers regarding patient care issues.
Utilization Review and Case Management
Riverside Doctors' Hospital Williamsburg
Williamsburg, VA
07.2012 - 06.2015
- Contacted insurance carriers to obtain authorizations for services delivered to patients.
- Collaborated with providers to obtain required clinical information, supporting prior authorization determinations and individual inquiries.
- Prepared reports summarizing utilization activities for departmental use.
Education
Master of Science - PMHNP
Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA05-2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Massachusetts - Boston
Boston, MA05-1996
Skills
- Proficient at patient history taking and physical examinations
- Trained to examine patients, and interpret medical conditions, instructing and counseling patients
- Skilled in the treatment of MAT for substance use disorders and mental health disorders
- Proficient in motivational interviewing and therapeutic communication
Timeline
PMHNP Student
Addiction Recovery Center of Virginia
08.2022 - 05.2024
Director of Nursing
The Farley Center
08.2018 - 09.2020
Nursing Supervisor
Riverside Doctors' Hospital Williamsburg
10.2015 - 08.2018
Utilization Review and Case Management
Riverside Doctors' Hospital Williamsburg
07.2012 - 06.2015
Nursing Supervisor
The Farley Center
01.2011 - 10.2015
Master of Science - PMHNP
Old Dominion University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Massachusetts - Boston
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