Isatu Johnson
Egg Harbor Township,NJ
Summary
Experienced with providing psychiatric care and mental health support. Utilizes therapeutic communication and evidence-based practices to enhance patient outcomes. Strong understanding of mental health disorders and effective treatment strategies.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Nurse Case Manager
Bancroft
10.2017 - Current
- Participate in program staff, agency, and other meetings directed by management personnel
- Assist with medical appointments
- Participate in the formulation of treatment plans, meetings and staff training sessions
- Document observations and services provided to the consumer in progress notes
- Provide on-call support 24 hours for emergencies
- Participate in on-going training to learn various behavior management methods and techniques Medication administration, Completing Initial 90days and Annual Assessments, Crisis intervention, Counseled clients during crisis, encouraged and reinforced positive behavior in clients, participated in mental health awareness programs, assisted in activities of daily living, participated in food and housing arrangements, reviewed in-place processes, detected potential problems, determined solutions for streamlining effectiveness and applied preventive measures
- Inspect personnel activities to ensure compliance with policies and directives.
- Developed and modified patient care plans and assisted interdisciplinary team in identifying client needs and goals to determine priorities of care.
- Gathered and recorded patient health information and data to assess, identify and manage characteristics that affect care outcome.
- Observed, monitored and reported changes in patient condition to supervising RN or physician in accordance with policies and procedures of medical facility.
- Collaborated with healthcare leaders and physicians to support and offer resources in performance of duties to maintain high-quality and efficient patient care.
- Educated patients and caregivers on healthcare protocols and processes.
- Increased referral rates by providing excellent service and building meaningful relationships with patients and caregivers.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Served as a liaison between patients and various support services such as financial assistance programs, community resources, and mental health counseling to ensure holistic care was provided.
Registered Nurse (Charge Nurse)
Ancora Psychiatric Hospital
10.2015 - Current
- Coordinate medical services to consumers
- Monitor and review medication administration records
- Monitor accuracy of and confirm physician orders
- Provide consumer medication counseling and education
- Monitor and confirm laboratory orders
- Provide functional and medical assessments
- Provide consumer and staff training
- Distribution and documentation of medications (as needed)
- Participate in program staff, agency, and other meetings directed by management personnel
- Assist with medical appointments
- Participate in the formulation of treatment plans, meetings and staff training sessions
- Document observations and services provided to the consumer in progress notes
- Participate in on-going training to learn various behavior management methods and techniques
- Identify and prioritize pt problems or needs
- Report abnormal clinical findings or change in condition to physician
- Collaborates with other health care providers to establish treatment goals and pt outcomes
- Administer routine and PRN medication
- Perform blood glucose monitoring and other point of care testing
- Supervising Staff
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Administered medications via oral, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Student Clinical Experience
01.2024 - 11.2024
- Conducted thorough psychiatric evaluations to accurately diagnose mental health conditions and inform appropriate treatment decisions.
- Increased patient satisfaction through providing compassionate, holistic care and addressing the unique concerns of each individual.
- Mentored nursing students and new hires, fostering a supportive learning environment that encouraged professional growth.
- Implemented culturally sensitive care approaches when working with diverse patient populations to ensure equitable access to quality mental healthcare services.
- Maintained comprehensive, accurate, and timely electronic health records to support ongoing assessment and treatment planning efforts.
- Utilized telehealth technologies as necessary to provide remote consultations while ensuring adequate patient monitoring during periods of distance-based care.
- Streamlined medication management processes by regularly reviewing prescriptions for effectiveness, potential interactions, and side effects.
- Improved care continuity by effectively collaborating with interdisciplinary team members and maintaining clear communication.
- Developed strong therapeutic alliances with patients through active listening skills and empathic understanding of their personal experiences.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry best practices through continuous professional development opportunities and attending relevant conferences.
- Strengthened relationships with patients'' families by providing ongoing support, education, and guidance throughout the treatment process.
Registered Nurse
Oaks Integrated Care
02.2015 - 05.2023
- Mental Health)
- Duties
- Assist with medical appointments
- Participate in the formulation of treatment plans, meetings and staff training sessions
- Document observations and services provided to the consumer in progress notes
- Provide on-call support 24 hours for emergencies
- Participate in on-going training to learn various behavior management methods and techniques.
- Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
Registered Nurse Staff
Genesis Health Care
08.2014 - 09.2015
- Identify and prioritize pt problems or needs
- Report abnormal clinical findings or change in condition to physician
- Collaborates with other health care providers to establish treatment goals and pt outcomes
- Administer routine and PRN medications
- Perform blood glucose monitoring and other point of care testing
- Complete Admissions
- Assessment and vital signs monitoring
- Monthly Medication Recap
Education
Master of Science - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN11-2024
Bachelors Degree of Science - Nursing
Wesley College
Dover, DE05.2013
Associate Degree - Art and Human Services
Gloucester County College, University City High School
Sewell, NJ05.2009
Skills
- Medication management
- Psychiatric evaluation
- Outpatient mental health services
- Clinical documentation
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
- Suicide risk assessment
- Psychotherapy techniques
- Inpatient psychiatric care
Timeline
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Student Clinical Experience
01.2024 - 11.2024
Nurse Case Manager
Bancroft
10.2017 - Current
Registered Nurse (Charge Nurse)
Ancora Psychiatric Hospital
10.2015 - Current
Registered Nurse
Oaks Integrated Care
02.2015 - 05.2023
Registered Nurse Staff
Genesis Health Care
08.2014 - 09.2015
Master of Science - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Walden University
Bachelors Degree of Science - Nursing
Wesley College
Associate Degree - Art and Human Services
Gloucester County College, University City High School
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