Homer Couch
Lost Creek ,KY
Summary
As a newly trained Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, I am passionate about providing compassionate care to individuals struggling with mental health challenges. With a strong foundation in psychiatric nursing, I am excited to apply my assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning skills to support patients of all ages. I’m eager to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver holistic care and help improve the lives of those facing mental health issues. While I am just starting my professional journey, I bring a deep commitment to patient-centered care and a genuine desire to make a positive impact in the mental health field.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Psychiatric Travel Registered Nurse
Amergis Healthcare Staffing
08.2024 - Current
- Responded to numerous volatile situations and violent outbreaks to restore safety and security of patients and staff.
- Built trust with patients from various cultural backgrounds through culturally competent care practices tailored to individual needs.
- Ensured patient safety by closely monitoring behaviors, administering medications as prescribed, and intervening during incidents of aggression or selfharm.
- Oversaw care of suicidal patients and acted swiftly to reduce risk of harm to themselves or others.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Demonstrated adaptability by providing coverage in various psychiatric units as needed, maintaining high standards of care across diverse patient populations.
- Collaborated proactively with psychiatrists to adjust treatment plans based on observed changes in symptoms or behavior patterns among patients.
- Promoted a therapeutic environment by establishing rapport, maintaining boundaries, and fostering open communication with patients and families.
- Administered medication and treatments to patients to observe and record responses.
- Demonstrated adaptability when assigned to different units or shifts as needed, seamlessly integrating into diverse healthcare teams while maintaining exceptional performance levels.
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
SUN Behavioral Health
04.2023 - 07.2024
- Built trust with patients from various cultural backgrounds through culturally competent care practices tailored to individual needs.
- Collaborated proactively with psychiatrists to adjust treatment plans based on observed changes in symptoms or behavior patterns among patients.
- Performed patient assessments to monitor expected response to medications and altering treatment plans.
- Provided direct quality care to patients by monitoring, recording and evaluating psychiatric conditions.
- Optimized clinical decision-making by conducting thorough psychosocial assessments upon admission and throughout patients'' stays.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Ensured patient safety by closely monitoring behaviors, administering medications as prescribed, and intervening during incidents of aggression or selfharm.
Psychiatric Travel Registered Nurse
Maxim Healthcare
12.2022 - 04.2023
- Responded to numerous volatile situations and violent outbreaks to restore safety and security of patients and staff.
- Ensured patient safety by closely monitoring behaviors, administering medications as prescribed, and intervening during incidents of aggression or selfharm.
- Oversaw care of suicidal patients and acted swiftly to reduce risk of harm to themselves or others.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Demonstrated adaptability by providing coverage in various psychiatric units as needed, maintaining high standards of care across diverse patient populations.
- Administered medication and treatments to patients to observe and record responses.
- Explained useful coping methods to relieve depression and anxiety.
- Provided direct quality care to patients by monitoring, recording and evaluating psychiatric conditions.
- Demonstrated adaptability when assigned to different units or shifts as needed, seamlessly integrating into diverse healthcare teams while maintaining exceptional performance levels.
Psychiatric Travel Registered Nurse
Nextmove Healthcare
02.2022 - 11.2022
- Responded to numerous volatile situations and violent outbreaks to restore safety and security of patients and staff.
- Ensured patient safety by closely monitoring behaviors, administering medications as prescribed, and intervening during incidents of aggression or selfharm.
- Administered medication and treatments to patients to observe and record responses.
- Provided direct quality care to patients by monitoring, recording and evaluating psychiatric conditions.
- Optimized clinical decision-making by conducting thorough psychosocial assessments upon admission and throughout patients'' stays.
- Conducted therapy for mentally ill patients in group and individual settings to assist patients in achieving normalcy.
- Contributed to improved team morale by demonstrating a positive attitude, supporting colleagues during challenging situations, and celebrating shared successes.
- Reduced hospital readmission rates through thorough discharge planning and patient education on medication management and self-care strategies.
- Streamlined documentation processes to maintain accurate patient records while maximizing time spent on direct care activities.
- Monitored primary care needs for patients to coordinate access to appropriate providers.
- Demonstrated adaptability when assigned to different units or shifts as needed, seamlessly integrating into diverse healthcare teams while maintaining exceptional performance levels.
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Appalachian Regional Healthcare
08.2020 - 02.2022
- Built trust with patients from various cultural backgrounds through culturally competent care practices tailored to individual needs.
- Oversaw care of suicidal patients and acted swiftly to reduce risk of harm to themselves or others.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Administered medication and treatments to patients to observe and record responses.
- Performed patient assessments to monitor expected response to medications and altering treatment plans.
- Provided direct quality care to patients by monitoring, recording and evaluating psychiatric conditions.
- Served as a resource for nursing staff, providing guidance in the application of evidence-based practices in the psychiatric setting.
- Contributed to improved team morale by demonstrating a positive attitude, supporting colleagues during challenging situations, and celebrating shared successes.
- Streamlined medication administration processes, ensuring timely and accurate delivery of medications to patients while minimizing risk for medication errors.
Education
Master of Science - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practioner
Northern Kentucky University
12-2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
10-2021
Associate of Science - Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
07-2020
Associate of Arts -
Hazard Community And Technical College
Hazard, KY05-2008
Associate of Science -
Hazard Community And Technical College
Hazard, KY05-2008
Skills
- Nursing documentation
- Direct patient care
- Patient education
- Discharge planning
- Care plan development
- Patient needs assessment
- Vital signs monitoring
- Medication administration
- Patient examinations
- Geriatric nursing
- Psychiatric nursing
- Children and Adolescents Psychiatric Nursing
- Nonviolent crisis intervention (NVCI)
- Heartsaver CPR AED (CPR AED)
Certification
(ANCC) PMHNP-BC Across the lifespan
Timeline
Psychiatric Travel Registered Nurse
Amergis Healthcare Staffing
08.2024 - Current
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
SUN Behavioral Health
04.2023 - 07.2024
Psychiatric Travel Registered Nurse
Maxim Healthcare
12.2022 - 04.2023
Psychiatric Travel Registered Nurse
Nextmove Healthcare
02.2022 - 11.2022
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Appalachian Regional Healthcare
08.2020 - 02.2022
Associate of Science - Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
Master of Science - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practioner
Northern Kentucky University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
Associate of Arts -
Hazard Community And Technical College
Associate of Science -
Hazard Community And Technical College
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