Elizabeth Sorenson
DuPont,USA
Summary
Experienced psychiatric nurse with a wide range of clinical expertise. Conducts thorough mental health assessments, provides effective therapeutic interventions, and proficiently manages medications. Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to prioritize patient well-being through personalized care plans. Known for reliability, adaptability, and dedication to achieving optimal outcomes. Recognized for empathetic patient interactions, strong critical thinking skills, and effective communication. Committed to making a positive impact in the field of psychiatric nursing by striving for the highest level of care.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Behavioral Health Nurse / In-patient Behavioral Health Unit
Madigan Army Medical Center
08.2022 - Current
- Assessment and management of acute psychiatric patients
- Promotion of adaptation and recovery from acute and emergent psychiatric conditions
- Patient medication education
- Charge nurse providing shift supervision and task delegation for registered nurses, and behavioral health technicians
- Enhanced interdisciplinary team collaboration through effective communication and coordination of patient care.
- Contributed to a positive work environment by mentoring new nurses and sharing best practices in behavioral health nursing.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of psychiatric medications, enabling effective management of medication regimens for patients with complex needs.
- Administered medications and assessed side effects, successes and failures of new medications.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions for patients, promoting self-awareness and effective coping strategies.
- Established rapport with patients, fostering trust and encouraging engagement in the therapeutic process.
- Increased patient satisfaction scores by providing compassionate, empathetic, and culturally sensitive care.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to maintain clinical expertise and stay current on advancements in the field of behavioral health nursing.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based practices in behavioral health nursing care.
- Utilized de-escalation techniques effectively to manage crisis situations while maintaining a safe environment for all involved parties.
- Collaborated closely with psychiatrists to develop comprehensive treatment plans addressing both medical and psychosocial needs of patients.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Facility Trainer Prevention and Management of Destructive Behavior -Military
Behavioral Health Care Facilitator / Ambulatory Nurse / Primary Care Behavioral Health Program
Madigan Army Medical Center
11.2018 - 08.2022
- Behavioral health comprehensive nursing assessment of emotional, cognitive, social, and motivational needs to determine educational needs
- Independent, comprehensive clinical behavioral health triage
- Care Management for patients with Depression, Anxiety and/or Post Traumatic Stress Disorder integrated in Primary Care Patient Centered Medical Home
- Patient education in wellness/preventive health measures, normal development and physiology, self-care, and medication administration to promote high level wellness
- Educate patient and family members regarding the disease process, treatment modalities, diagnostic procedures, use of equipment related to disease/care, and possible adverse reactions to medications
- Educate patient on community resources and insurance benefits for behavioral health
- Assist patients with adherence to treatment plan and specialty care coordination
- Engage in problem-solving, explore options to care when available and alternative plans when necessary to achieve desired outcomes, encourage appropriate use of healthcare services, and strive to improve quality of care/maintain cost effectiveness
- Assisting patients to identify and overcome barriers and to establish self-management goals for chronic conditions and health promotion
- Streamlined communication between healthcare providers, resulting in more efficient and effective treatment for patients in need.
- Coordinated closely with psychiatric prescribers to monitor medication effectiveness and side effects.
Clinical Nurse Critical Care / Neonatal Intensive Care
Madigan Army Medical Center
08.2011 - 11.2018
- Core Charge Nurse and team lead for RN/LPN
- Complex nursing care in Level III NICU for medically and surgically critical neonates and premature infants and their families
- To include management of high-risk intravenous medications; care of central venous and arterial lines; management of patients on advanced life support with conventional ventilators/HFOV/CPAP; surgical recovery; adaptive and premature feeding progression and breastfeeding couplet care
- Patient Safety Manager; Investigating Patient Safety Reports and assisting staff education and developing plans for corrective action
- Unit Practice Council - Committee Chairperson
- Psychosocial support for families and complex caregiver education
- Perform as float nurse to Pediatric Ward, Mother Baby Unit, PICU, and Labor and Delivery
- Maintained strong working relationships with physicians and ancillary staff, fostering a collaborative approach to patient care delivery.
- Responded to patient emergencies to provide prompt and correct intervention .
Clinical Nurse Special Care Nursery
Multi Care Good Samaritan Hospital
03.2010 - 05.2011
- Complex nursing care in Level II NICU for medically and unstable neonates and premature infants
- Management oxygen administration and CPAP
- Management of venous central lines and complex intravenous medication therapy of high-risk medications
- Cross trained to postpartum couplets with both surgical and non-surgical recoveries
Home Health Case Manager
Multi Care Good Samaritan Hospital Home Health and Hospice
09.2008 - 04.2010
- Case management for medically complex pediatric and adult patients
- Admission and Medicare assessment; Establishing treatment plans and visit schedules
- Complex patient education and care coordination
- Complex wound care; Central line care; Urinary Catheter maintenance; Phlebotomy
Critical Care Staff Nurse Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
Spectrum Health Care Resources at Madigan Army Medical Center
12.1999 - 10.2008
- Core Charge Nurse and team lead for RN/LPN
- Complex nursing care in Level III NICU for medically and surgically critical neonates and premature infants and their families
- To include management of high-risk medications and IV drips; care of central venous and arterial lines; management of patients on conventional ventilators/HFOV/CPAP; surgical recovery; adaptive and premature feeding progression and breastfeeding couplet care
- Patient Safety Manager; Investigating Patient Safety Reports and assisting staff education and developing plans for corrective action
- Unit Practice Council - Committee Chairperson
- Psychosocial support for families and complex caregiver education
- Perform as float nurse to pediatric ward, mother baby floor PICU and Labor and Delivery
Critical Care Staff Nurse / Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
Multi Care Tacoma General Hospital
06.1998 - 10.2000
- Complex nursing care in Level III NICU for medically and surgically unstable neonates and premature infants
- Management of high frequency ventilation, conventional ventilation, and CPAP
- Management of arterial and venous central lines and complex IV therapy of high-risk medications
- Emotional support of families during crisis and complex caregiver education
Home skilled nursing care for ventilator dependent pediatric patients
Spectrum Pediatric Home Health
05.1994 - 09.1998
Charge Nurse for Crisis Triage Center
Comprehensive Mental Health Center
05.1996 - 04.1998
- Facility providing up to 72hr therapeutic milieu for psychiatric stabilization
- Rapid assessment medically stable emergency and jail diversion patients pediatric, adult and geriatric
- Charge Nurse / Team Lead for BH technicians and Discharge Planners
- Coordination of voluntary and involuntary psychiatric hospitalization
- Medication administration and assessment for resumption of psychotropic medications and management of uncomplicated detox
- Management of unanticipated medical emergencies
- Care coordination to re-establish connection with community mental health
Staff Behavioral Health Nurse / Geriatric Psychiatric Unit
Auburn Regional Medical Center
05.1996 - 12.1996
Night Charge Nurse
Linden Grove Health Care Center / Quad C Health Care
05.1994 - 05.1996
- Night Charge Nurse responsible for 90 long term care residents
- Restorative Nursing Supervisor for rehabilitative nursing unit; Team rounding and care planning
Education
Master of Science - Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing - Lifespan
Gonzaga University
Spokane, WA12.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Science
University of Washington
Tacoma, WA06.2000
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing Science
Tacoma Community College
Tacoma, WA12.1993
Skills
- Psychiatric assessment
- Physical Assessment
- Clinical Documentation
- Group therapy facilitation
- Therapeutic communication
- Patient and family advocacy
- Acute care expertise
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Health Education
- Quality Improvement
- Professionalism
- Problem-solving abilities
References
Available upon request
Certification
- Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) - American Nurses Credentialing Center, 2024 August
- Advanced Practice Registered Nurse License (APRN) - Washington State Board of Nursing.
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) - American Heart Association or Red Cross.
- National Provider Identifier (NPI) – National Plan & Provider Enumeration System.
- Drug Enforcement Administration Registration (DEA) – United States Drug Enforcement Administration.
Timeline
Clinical Behavioral Health Nurse / In-patient Behavioral Health Unit
Madigan Army Medical Center
08.2022 - Current
Behavioral Health Care Facilitator / Ambulatory Nurse / Primary Care Behavioral Health Program
Madigan Army Medical Center
11.2018 - 08.2022
Clinical Nurse Critical Care / Neonatal Intensive Care
Madigan Army Medical Center
08.2011 - 11.2018
Clinical Nurse Special Care Nursery
Multi Care Good Samaritan Hospital
03.2010 - 05.2011
Home Health Case Manager
Multi Care Good Samaritan Hospital Home Health and Hospice
09.2008 - 04.2010
Critical Care Staff Nurse Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
Spectrum Health Care Resources at Madigan Army Medical Center
12.1999 - 10.2008
Critical Care Staff Nurse / Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
Multi Care Tacoma General Hospital
06.1998 - 10.2000
Charge Nurse for Crisis Triage Center
Comprehensive Mental Health Center
05.1996 - 04.1998
Staff Behavioral Health Nurse / Geriatric Psychiatric Unit
Auburn Regional Medical Center
05.1996 - 12.1996
Home skilled nursing care for ventilator dependent pediatric patients
Spectrum Pediatric Home Health
05.1994 - 09.1998
Night Charge Nurse
Linden Grove Health Care Center / Quad C Health Care
05.1994 - 05.1996
- Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) - American Nurses Credentialing Center, 2024 August
- Advanced Practice Registered Nurse License (APRN) - Washington State Board of Nursing.
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) - American Heart Association or Red Cross.
- National Provider Identifier (NPI) – National Plan & Provider Enumeration System.
- Drug Enforcement Administration Registration (DEA) – United States Drug Enforcement Administration.
Master of Science - Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing - Lifespan
Gonzaga University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Science
University of Washington
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing Science
Tacoma Community College
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