Jeff Chancellor
MSN, RN, PMHNP-BC, RT(R)
Meridian,MS
Summary
Board Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner adept in mental health, emergency medicine, and crisis management. Dedicated nursing leader with strong foundation of medical knowledge honed over 15+ years of industry experience. Skilled in diagnosing patients of all ages, developing treatment plans and overseeing the care of patients suffering from mental health disorders and behavioral problems.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
7
7
Certifications
Work History
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
St. Dominic's Hospital
02.2024 - Current
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Collaborated closely with primary care providers to address co-occurring physical health issues among psychiatric patients, ensuring comprehensive care solutions.
- Served as resource person for colleagues seeking guidance on complex psychiatric cases or clinical challenges.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Conducted risk assessments on patients presenting with suicidal or homicidal ideation.
- Provided crisis intervention services to stabilize acutely ill patients, preventing self-harm or harm to others.
- Educated families about the nature of mental illness.
- Administered psychotherapeutic treatments or medications to treat various mental, behavioral and emotional disorders.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
Charge Nurse, Adolescent Acute Psychiatric
Alliance Health Center
7 2022 - 02.2024
- Decreased QA adverse events on unit by 67%.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients improve coping abilities.
- Supervised patient admissions and discharges.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment.
- Administered psychotropic medications as prescribed, monitoring side effects and adjusting dosages as needed.
- Deescalated agitated patients using verbal interventions before resorting to physical restraints or seclusion.
- Provided education to patient families regarding mental health disorders, treatment options, and community resources available for support.
- Responded to numerous volatile situations and violent outbreaks to restore safety and security of patients and staff.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Ochsner Rush Health
06.2019 - 07.2022
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined care plan in high-volume trauma setting.
- Received facility-wide "Healthcare Hero" award for exemplary leadership as nominated by co-workers.
Radiology Technologist; Lead CT Technologist
John C. Stennis Memorial Hospital
05.2013 - 06.2019
- Demonstrated competency in assessment and range of treatment indicated for patients of diverse demographics.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing (PMHNP)
University of South Alabama
Mobile, AL 08.2021 - 12.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Mississippi University For Women
Columbus, MS 08.2020 - 05.2021
Associate of Science - Nursing
Meridian Community College
Meridian, MS 08.2017 - 05.2019
Associate of Science - Radiologic Technology
Meridian Community College
Meridian, MS 08.2007 - 07.2009
Skills
Psychiatry and mental health
Patient assessments
Acute care expertise
Medication management
Crisis management
Advanced level diagnoses
Trauma recovery
Outreach programming
Therapeutic care plans
Addiction treatment
Diagnostic testing
Clinical training
Policy Development
Employee performance
Resource allocation
Direct patient care
Critical care nursing
Behavioral health
EPIC software proficiency
EMR/EHR
Medical record auditing
Certification
Licensed Registered Nurse (RN), State of Mississippi (Active)
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
St. Dominic's Hospital
02.2024 - Current
Master of Science - Nursing (PMHNP)
University of South Alabama
08.2021 - 12.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Mississippi University For Women
08.2020 - 05.2021
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Ochsner Rush Health
06.2019 - 07.2022
Associate of Science - Nursing
Meridian Community College
08.2017 - 05.2019
Radiology Technologist; Lead CT Technologist
John C. Stennis Memorial Hospital
05.2013 - 06.2019
Associate of Science - Radiologic Technology
Meridian Community College
08.2007 - 07.2009
Charge Nurse, Adolescent Acute Psychiatric
Alliance Health Center
7 2022 - 02.2024