Ginger Robertson
Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Student
Bismarck,ND
Summary
Dedicated and passionate mental health nurse practitioner student with diverse competencies gained in clinical placements in rural and urban areas with patients across the lifespan.
Consistently demonstrates a compassionate and friendly attitude as a patient-focused team member, with proven skills in mental health care. Committed to upholding the highest quality of patient care as a junior healthcare professional.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Language
Work History
Registered Nurse, Inpatient Psychiatric Unit
CHI St.Alexius
05.2024 - Current
- Educated patients and family members about psychiatric disorders, available treatments, and community resources to promote continuity of care post discharge.
- Advocated for patients'' rights and autonomy within facility setting, working alongside care team to address any concerns or barriers to optimal mental health care delivery.
- Collaborated with physicians to develop individualized treatment plans, ensuring optimal patient care and progress towards recovery goals.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to identify subtle changes in patient behaviors or symptoms that may indicate a need for immediate intervention or reassessment of treatment plans.
Mental Health Registered Nurse
CHI St. Alexius Hospital
7 2019 - Current
- Provided emotional support to patients coping with difficult diagnoses or treatment options, helping them navigate through challenging moments during their healthcare journey.
- Developed strong working relationships with physicians and other medical personnel, fostering collaborative approach to patient care management across disciplines.
- Prevented medication errors by carefully reviewing prescriptions from psychiatrists before administering medication, in accordance with established guidelines.
- Streamlined documentation processes by maintaining accurate electronic records of patient interactions, assessments, and interventions.
Orthopedics Registered Nurse
CHI St. Alexius Hospital
08.2017 - 07.2019
- Began as a travel nurse, accepted full-time core position on 4/18.
- Care for patients before and after hip, shoulder, and other bone and joint procedures.
- Also, take medical overflow as needed.
- Precept new nurses.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Travel Med Surg RN
CentraSouthSide
04.2017 - 08.2017
- Temporary Contract through Medical Solutions.
- 4-5 patient average.
- Basic skills included foley insertion, bladder scanning, following isolation protocol, and being flexible to care for a wide variety of illnesses.
- Educated patients on disease management and self-care techniques, promoting lifestyle changes for improved health.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Managed complex cases of critically ill patients, ensuring optimal treatment plans were executed effectively.
Travel Tele RN
Eisenhower Medical Center
12.2016 - 03.2017
- 4 patients, on average.
- Monitor heart rhythms, provide care for patients before and after cardiac stent catheterizations.
- Focus on cardiac diseases while treating medical overflow, as needed.
- Temporary Contract through Medical Solutions
- Served as liaison between physicians and patients'' families to facilitate clear communication regarding treatment options and progress updates.
Travel Med Surg RN
Providence Health
08.2016 - 11.2016
- Perform safe patient transfers with use of lifts, proper form, teamwork, and other safety devices.
- Follow JCAHO, OSHA, and hospital protocol to prevent and decrease spread of infection.
- Temporary Contract through Medical Solutions
- Mentored new nursing staff, contributing to supportive work environment and improved retention rates.
Travel Med Surg RN
Denten Regional Medical Center
03.2016 - 07.2016
- Provide SBAR appropriately when reporting to doctors and other staff, as needed.
- Educate patients and families about their healthcare plan and treatment at appropriate level.
- Contact social services, case management, and other departments as needed for optimal patient care.
- Temporary Contract through Medical Solutions
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Labor & Delivery RN
Lake Area Medical Center
10.2015 - 02.2016
- Fetal monitoring, delivery, and neonatal care; ante and postpartum care; checked patient's cervix to determine labor progression and dilation.
- 3 patients, on average
Travel Med Surg RN
Beebee Hospital
05.2015 - 09.2015
- 6 patients, on average.
- Patient care included, but was not limited to, post-op care for urological and GI procedures, TPN infusions, NG care, IV starts, pain management, and dressing changes.
- Participated in daily, multi-department meetings.
- Temporary Contract through Medical Solutions
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
Travel Med Surg RN
Nacodoches Memorial Hospital
03.2015 - 05.2015
- 6 patients, on average.
- Participate in quality improvement and inspection visits.
- PEG tube care, uncontrolled diabetes, seizure precautions.
- Followed code procedures, including those for Code Blue, fire, weather, and violent person.
- Floated to Postpartum and Rehab facility.
- Temporary Contract through Medical Solutions
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
Care Management Specialist
Schumaucher Group
08.2014 - 03.2015
- Work independently from home.
- Apply InterQual criteria to admissions for 14-20 hospitals.
- Contact facility Case Managers to obtain correct and current patient information, as needed.
- Navigate multiple Electronic Medical Records.
- Made appropriate referrals, monitored client services in appropriate time frames, sought supervisory guidance as required, documented services provided and completed departmental billing procedures.
RN in Inpatient Services
Beauregard Memorial Hospital
04.2013 - 08.2014
- Inpatient Services included Postpartum, Telemetry, Med Surg, and Pediatrics.
- 6 patients, on average.
- Care included, but not limited to, post-op gynecological, GI, cardiac, and urological procedures, pneumonia, and geriatric care.
Education
Master of Science - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practioner
University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, ND 01.2022 - Current
Master of Science - Nursing Science
McNeese State University
Lake Charles, LA 01.2008 - 12.2012
Skills
Patient Health Education
Mental health counseling
Suicide Risk Assessment
Therapeutic communication
Psychiatric and Mental Health Care
Psychiatric assessment
Teamwork and Collaboration
Documentation
Adaptability
Organizational Skills
Critical Thinking
Self Motivation
Extracurricular Activities
Walk Out of Darkness with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention 2021, 2022, 2023
Was on Employee Engagement Committee 2021-2022
Safety Coach at work 2023
Community First Responder
Performed first aid to motorcyclist as off-duty nurse. He was struck by lightening and thrown off motorcycle. Had reunion with other first responders and the victim after his full recovery.
https://acadian.com/motorcyclist-survives-lightning-strike/
Accomplishments
- DAISY Award 2021
Receiving a DAISY award means you have made a difference in the life of a patient, family, or colleague that they will never forget, and you join a worldwide community of extraordinary nurses, nursing faculty, and students.
Hobbies
- Traveling
- Reading
- Trying new restaurants and foods with friends
- Trying new activities like various crafting classes
- Theatre
Publications
None
Research Projects
Received 1st place in Ulcer Prevention project- 2012
worked with professor and one other student in project
Qualifications
BLS
EMR experience: Cerner, Meditech, Allscripts, Chartlink, McKessen, EpicCare, CareVue
PMDP and REMS experience
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Inpatient Psychiatric Unit
CHI St.Alexius
05.2024 - Current
Master of Science - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practioner
University of North Dakota
01.2022 - Current
Orthopedics Registered Nurse
CHI St. Alexius Hospital
08.2017 - 07.2019
Travel Med Surg RN
CentraSouthSide
04.2017 - 08.2017
Travel Tele RN
Eisenhower Medical Center
12.2016 - 03.2017
Travel Med Surg RN
Providence Health
08.2016 - 11.2016
Travel Med Surg RN
Denten Regional Medical Center
03.2016 - 07.2016
Labor & Delivery RN
Lake Area Medical Center
10.2015 - 02.2016
Travel Med Surg RN
Beebee Hospital
05.2015 - 09.2015
Travel Med Surg RN
Nacodoches Memorial Hospital
03.2015 - 05.2015
Care Management Specialist
Schumaucher Group
08.2014 - 03.2015
RN in Inpatient Services
Beauregard Memorial Hospital
04.2013 - 08.2014
Master of Science - Nursing Science
McNeese State University
01.2008 - 12.2012
Mental Health Registered Nurse
CHI St. Alexius Hospital
7 2019 - Current
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