Gwen Hornbeak
Baton Rouge,LA
Summary
Experienced educator with advanced formal training in nurse education. Bringing advanced teaching skills and department leadership experience. Goal-oriented to advance department, improve teaching and modernize courses. Well versed in education program, curricula, and student development. Focused on producing positive student outcomes while simultaneously providing high-quality education.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Oceans Behavioral Hospital (ROG Department)
04.2023 - Current
- Provided direct quality care to patients by monitoring, recording and evaluating psychiatric conditions.
- Coordinated with medical and paramedical professionals to provide appropriate input and effectively formulate and implement treatment plans for patients.
- Administered medication and treatments to patients to observe and record responses.
- Utilized multi-modal diagnostic tools to diagnose and treat patients with memory difficulties and dementia.
- Initiated therapeutic interactions with patients to assist in identifying sources of anxiety and depression.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Seaside Health System
04.2022 - Current
- Provided direct quality care to patients by monitoring, recording and evaluating psychiatric conditions.
- Coordinated with medical and paramedical professionals to provide appropriate input and effectively formulate and implement treatment plans for patients.
- Responded to numerous volatile situations and violent outbreaks to restore safety and security of patients and staff.
- Administered medication and treatments to patients to observe and record responses.
- Initiated therapeutic interactions with patients to assist in identifying sources of depression and anxiety.
- Utilized multi-modal diagnostic tools to diagnose and treat patients with multiple mental health diagnoses.
Nursing Instructor
Southeastern Louisiana University
01.2021 - Current
- Educated nursing students on successful methods for performing essential nursing skills such as, IV med administration, trach care. foley catheter insertion, basic EKG reading, cardiac code, and IV insertion.
- Identified and assigned appropriate activities and projects to enhance student learning.
- Developed and created clinical assignments to assess student skills.
- Assessed student knowledge levels and abilities with detailed assessments.
- Oversaw laboratory and clinical environments to help students advance knowledge and abilities.
- Monitored progress of each student and provided formal evaluation upon completion of clinical placements.
- Prepared and administered weekly examinations to test student skills.
- Prepared and delivered lectures to undergraduate students on gerontology.
- Prepared and delivered lectures to undergraduate students on topics such as adult health, mental health nursing and community health care practices.
- Prepared course materials such as syllabi, homework assignments and handouts for distribution or use within classroom.
Admissions Registered Nurse
Seaside Health System
12.2021 - 04.2023
- Interacted professionally with families and provided empathetic support and professional guidance.
- Coordinated patients' tests and treatments with other hospital departments.
- Provided physicians and other medical personnel with patient assessment details and answered patient care-related questions.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
Education
Doctor of Nursing Practice - Nursing Education
University of South Alabama
Mobile, AL12.2020
Master of Science - Nursing
University of South Alabama
Mobile, AL12.2018
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Texas Christian University
Fort Worth, TX08.2013
Master of Arts - Education
Louisiana Tech University
Ruston, LA02.2011
Bachelor of Science -
Texas Woman's University
Denton, TX08.2006
Skills
- Clinical Documentation
- Unit Management and Leadership
- Didactic Instruction
- Laboratory Methods
- Educational Leadership
- Evidence-Based Teaching
- Curriculum Development
- Nursing Diagnosis
- Student Engagement and Advisement
- Professional Development
- Clinical Instruction
- Nursing Assessment
Certification
Certified Women's Health Nurse Practitioner
Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Nurse Educator E
Elementary Educator grades 1-5
Timeline
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Oceans Behavioral Hospital (ROG Department)
04.2023 - Current
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Seaside Health System
04.2022 - Current
Admissions Registered Nurse
Seaside Health System
12.2021 - 04.2023
Nursing Instructor
Southeastern Louisiana University
01.2021 - Current
Doctor of Nursing Practice - Nursing Education
University of South Alabama
Master of Science - Nursing
University of South Alabama
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Texas Christian University
Master of Arts - Education
Louisiana Tech University
Bachelor of Science -
Texas Woman's University
Certified Women's Health Nurse Practitioner
Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Nurse Educator E
Elementary Educator grades 1-5
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