FELECIA JACKSON
Veterans Affairs (VA), Nursing Services
San Bernardino,CA
1
Certification
15
years of professional experience
Dedicated Registered Nurse with 26 years of diverse experience in Veterans Affairs, behavioral health, acute care, and home health. Currently pursuing an MSN in Psychiatric/Mental Health at Walden University, expected graduation May 2027. Expertise in psychiatric assessment, care coordination, therapeutic communication, and medication management for complex, underserved populations. Seeking a psychiatric nursing internship to leverage evidence-based assessment and treatment planning skills.
Work History
3 Years 6 Months
01.2023 - Current
3 Years 6 Months
Home Health Nurse
In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) | San Bernardino, CA
01.2023 - Current
- Deliver individualized in-home nursing support for clients with multiple comorbidities, including Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, COPD, depression, heart failure, and cardiovascular disease.
- Conduct ongoing assessments, monitor symptoms, support medication reconciliation, assist with ADLs, and communicate with physicians, social workers, caregivers, and families to ensure comprehensive client care.
- Assess changes in cognition, mood, behavior, medication response, and functional status to identify potential clinical or psychiatric concerns.
- Enhanced evaluation of relationships among medical conditions, psychiatric symptoms, social determinants of health, and medication interactions to inform individualized care strategies.
13 Years 6 Months
01.2013 - Current
13 Years 6 Months
Registered Nurse
Veterans Affairs (VA), Nursing Services | Loma Linda, CA
01.2013 - Current
- Delivered direct nursing care and coordinated services for veterans with complex medical, psychiatric, and behavioral health needs, enhancing overall patient well-being.
- Conduct nursing assessments, support treatment planning, monitor clinical status, and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to promote patient-centered outcomes.
- Apply trauma-informed communication, clinical judgment, and safety-focused care practices in a high-acuity healthcare environment.
- Gained comprehensive understanding of veteran-specific health concerns and service-related conditions, facilitating integrated healthcare delivery within VA system.
10 Years
01.2012 - 01.2022
10 Years
Acute Care / Behavioral Health Nurse
Pacific Grove Hospital | Riverside, CA
01.2012 - 01.2022
- Delivered direct patient care in acute care and behavioral health environments, conducting nursing assessments, monitoring safety, documenting clinical information, and providing patient education to enhance recovery.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary clinical teams to support treatment plans and continuity of care for patients with medical and behavioral health needs.
- Employed therapeutic communication and holistic assessment to identify and address medical, psychological, and social factors influencing patient wellness.
- Built a strong behavioral health foundation that contributed to continued advancement toward psychiatric advanced practice nursing.
- Formerly Riverside Center for Behavioral Health
Education
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) - Psychiatric/Mental Health Track
Walden University | Minneapolis | 05-2027
Relevant coursework includes psychiatric assessment, pharmacology, psychotherapeutic interventions, and advanced practice nursing.
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) - Psychiatric Nursing
Walden University | Minneapolis | 04-2025
Comprehensive nursing science curriculum with focus on clinical practice and patient-centered care
Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) - Nursing
San Bernardino Valley College | San Bernardino | 01-2000
Foundation nursing education with clinical rotations across multiple healthcare settings
Skills
Psychiatric & Behavioral Health
Behavioral assessment documentation
Psychiatric symptom recognition
Trauma-informed care
Psychopharmacology knowledge
Psychopharmacology awareness
including antidepressants
antipsychotics
Affiliations
Professional Membership: Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing
Certification
- Registered Nurse (RN), California License #574254 | Active
- RN License: California | License #574254 | Active
- CPR/BLS Certification: American Heart Association | Expiration: June 2025
Professional Affiliations & Honors
Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing, Member of nursing honor society recognizing excellence, leadership, scholarship, and commitment to advancing nursing practice., Engaged in continued professional development and nursing scholarship.
Timeline
Home Health Nurse
In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS)
01.2023 - CurrentRead more
Registered Nurse
Veterans Affairs (VA), Nursing Services
01.2013 - CurrentRead more
Acute Care / Behavioral Health Nurse
Pacific Grove Hospital
01.2012 - 01.2022Read more
San Bernardino Valley College - Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN), Nursing
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Walden University - Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), Psychiatric Nursing
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Walden University - Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), Psychiatric/Mental Health Track
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