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Elyssa Fry

Emmaus,Pennsylvania

Summary

Earnest Psychiatric/mental health nurse practitioner student with experience collaborating with other healthcare professionals to plan, manage and assess patient treatments. Friendly and empathetic individual possessing strong work ethic and excellent time management and critical thinking skills. Dedicated to providing quality healthcare to patients.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Student

Wilkes University- Expected Graduation 11/2024
01.2024 - Current
  • Improved patient outcomes by conducting comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and developing personalized treatment plans.
  • Improved patient outcomes by providing thorough assessments and implementing appropriate care plans.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction through compassionate, patient-centered care and effective communication.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive treatment planning and optimal patient management.
  • Streamlined documentation processes to ensure accurate, timely, and complete medical records for each patient encounter.
  • Assisted physicians in diagnosing and treating complex health conditions by ordering diagnostic tests and interpreting results.
  • Promoted preventive healthcare measures through patient counseling on lifestyle modifications and risk factor management.
  • Developed strong rapport with patients, establishing trust to facilitate open communication about concerns or symptoms.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of nursing practices through continuing education courses and participation in professional organizations.
  • Improved patient outcomes by developing and implementing tailored nursing care plans for individuals with psychiatric disorders.
  • Enhanced treatment efficacy by collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive mental health care.
  • Ensured patient safety by closely monitoring behaviors, administering medications as prescribed, and intervening during incidents of aggression or selfharm.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices within the field of mental health nursing.
  • Supported patients'' recovery through psychotherapy and therapeutic interventions tailored to their needs.
  • Strengthened family involvement in the treatment process by providing education on mental health conditions and resources available for support.
  • Increased patient satisfaction by addressing concerns, answering questions, and advocating for individual needs within the healthcare system.
  • Promoted a safe and supportive environment for patients experiencing emotional crises or behavioral disturbances, utilizing de-escalation techniques when necessary.
  • Maintained accurate clinical documentation to ensure continuity of care and compliance with regulatory requirements.
  • Provided high-quality, compassionate care for patients experiencing acute or chronic mental health issues.
  • Recognized early warning signs of potential crisis situations, initiating appropriate interventions before escalation.
  • Utilized standardized assessment tools such as PHQ-9 or GAD-7 to monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans as needed.

Virtual RN Care Manager

Pennstate Health Hershey Medical Center
01.2023 - Current
  • Utilized cutting edge AI to interpret patients hemodynamic and respiratory status
  • Collaborated in a virtual environment to provide healthcare to patients via telemedicine
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Managed care from admission to discharge.
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
  • Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
  • Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
  • Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
  • Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
  • Orchestrated quality-driven, cost-effective care in high-volume trauma setting.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.

Registered Nurse

AYA healthcare, Evangelical Community Hospital
08.2021 - 01.2023
  • Providing care to patients in general MICU/SICU, or IMCU

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Misericordia University
Dallas, Pennsylvania

Masters - Nursing

Moravian University
Bethlehem, Pennsylvania

Post Masters Certification - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Wilkes University
Wilkes-barre, PA
11.2024

Skills

  • CCRN
  • BLS
  • ACLS
  • Computer Skills:
  • Epic
  • Cerner
  • Allscripts
  • Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)

Additional Information

  • Licensure & Certification: Registered nurse in state of Pennsylvania: License number RN708604

Timeline

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Student

Wilkes University- Expected Graduation 11/2024
01.2024 - Current

Virtual RN Care Manager

Pennstate Health Hershey Medical Center
01.2023 - Current

Registered Nurse

AYA healthcare, Evangelical Community Hospital
08.2021 - 01.2023

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Misericordia University

Masters - Nursing

Moravian University

Post Masters Certification - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Wilkes University
Elyssa Fry