ANCC Board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner with inpatient psychiatric nursing experience, terrific people skills, a friendly demeanor, and passion for mental health, offering well-developed interpersonal, acute care treatment, and relationship-building skills. An effective leader who consistently finds ways to improve healthcare quality. A nursing professional that offers proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths, and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration, and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Reviewing clinical information for admissions, concurrent, surgical, & expected length of stay (Inpatient hospitalization)
Determine appropriate service/ level of care for patient and coordinate with physicians and case managers to ensure appropriate care is being provided
EMR chart auditing, Billing and Coding
Coordinating with major insurance agencies (BCBS, AETNA, CIGNA, WORKES COMP, HUMANA, MEDICARE, AND MEDICAID) for physician peer to peers, appealing insurance decisions, and notifications.
BEHAVIORAL HEALTH RN
Ascension St Joseph Hospital
04.2022 - 05.2023
Identify, assess, & monitor patients' health conditions
Updated patient charts with data, medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments
Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, available resources of each patient, and connected to optimal providers and care
Supported clients in developing self-awareness and insight by facilitating psychoeducational on mental health conditions and recovery strategies
Administered medications and monitored responses.
CHARGE RN, BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
Silver Oaks Behavioral Hospital
06.2021 - 03.2022
Experience working with, adolescents, geriatric, adult women, and men population
Managing daily patient census of 24-32 patients per shift
Initial patient assessment and chart review upon admission
Medication education/administration
Provision of clinical and non-clinical coping mechanism to individual stressors and triggers
CPI certified
Med management.
CHARGE RN, PATIENT COMMAND CENTER - HEALTH SYSTEM COMMAND
Center RN Advocate Aurora Healthcare
01.2020 - 09.2021
Coordinate fast, safe, efficient patient care between various medical facilities
Patient EMR review, collaboration with ED nurses and physicians to determine patient level of care and service needs
ER and admission trend analysis
Patient flow management for 9 Advocate Aurora hospitals (Illinois Masonic medical center, Good Samaritan hospital, South suburban hospital, Trinity hospital, Sherman hospital, Christ Medical center, Lutheran General hospital, Condell Medical Center and Good Shepherd hospital).
CRITICAL DECISION UNIT & EMERGENCY NURSINGCHARGE NURSE
Christ Medical Center
01.2018 - 01.2020
Charge nurse
Patient assessment and Medication administration
Assessment and monitoring of patient condition, EKG's and laboratory values
BLS, ACSL, NIH stroke scale
Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
Education
Master of Science - Nuring- PMHNP -
Lewis University
Romeoville, IL
05.2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing -
Resurrection University
Chicago
08.2017
Associate of Applied Science - Biological And Physical Sciences -
Olive Harvey College
Chicago
12.2014
Bachelor of Science - Biological And Physical Sciences -
Chicago State University
Chicago
05.2014
Skills
Outpatient Psychiatry
Inpatient psychiatric care
Medication Management
Utilization review
Critical Thinking
Flexible and Adaptable
Teamwork and Collaboration
Suicide Risk Assessment
Documentation And Reporting
Behavioral health Intake/Assessment
Certification
PMHNP-BC, ANCC 2024
APRN license Illinois - Pending
Registered Nurse - Illinois
NPI: 1023845203.
Basic Life Support (BLS) by American Heart Association
EKG certified
EPIC certified, Tele tracking
CPI
MCG/Indicia Proficient
Timeline
BEHAVIORAL HEALTH RN
Ascension St Joseph Hospital
04.2022 - 05.2023
UTILIZATION REVIEW NURSE
Advocate Aurora Healthcare
09.2021 - Current
CHARGE RN, BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
Silver Oaks Behavioral Hospital
06.2021 - 03.2022
CHARGE RN, PATIENT COMMAND CENTER - HEALTH SYSTEM COMMAND
Center RN Advocate Aurora Healthcare
01.2020 - 09.2021
CRITICAL DECISION UNIT & EMERGENCY NURSINGCHARGE NURSE
Christ Medical Center
01.2018 - 01.2020
Master of Science - Nuring- PMHNP -
Lewis University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing -
Resurrection University
Associate of Applied Science - Biological And Physical Sciences -
Olive Harvey College
Bachelor of Science - Biological And Physical Sciences -