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Jeffery Havig

Jeffery Havig

Riverside,California

Summary

Caring, hardworking and US NAVY Veteran, service-oriented Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner as of 06/2023. Registered Nurse with more than 8 years of behavior health experience 3 years behavioral health supervisory/management. Well-versed in offering evidence-based, therapeutic collaborative care for patients dealing with multiple mental health conditions and disorders. Collaborative and motivational leader with expertise in behavioral health and management while providing top-notch service to various patient populations.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

PMHNP Consultant/PCMHI

Veterans Affairs Medical Center
08.2021 - Current
  • Consulted with primary care providers and recommending psychotropic medication treatment while collaborating plan strategies for enhancing care.
  • Established and maintained relationships with clients, families and community/Veteran partners to coordinate services to meet client's needs.
  • Participated in team meetings and trainings to stay updated on best practices and new developments in care management.
  • Coordinated referrals to specialists, hospitalizations, ER visits, ancillary testing, and other enabling services for patients.
  • Arranged transportation and documented details of discharge transition plans.
  • Managed over 10 Consults per day and Increased medication compliance by 10%.
  • Provided direct quality care to patients by monitoring, recording and evaluating psychiatric conditions
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments

Director of Nursing

Sierra Vista Behavioral Health Center
02.2021 - 08.2021
  • Developed positive employee relations, incentives and recognition programs to promote teamwork and mutual respect.
  • Evaluated work performance of 20 nursing personnel to determine wage increases and implement discipline.
  • Designed and introduced leadership development, coaching and team management model, resulting in promotion of employees into increased levels of responsibility.
  • Spearheaded and implemented new projects to expand scope of engagement.
  • Created customized care plans, working with hospital staff and families to assess and meet individual needs.
  • Full time 40 hours per week.
  • Established and monitored infection control programs to provide safe, sanitary environment to prevent transmission of disease and infection
  • Evaluated work performance of 30 nursing personnel to determine wage increases and implement discipline

RN Nurse Manager

Prototypes Behavioral Health Women's Center
01.2020 - 02.2021

Conduct and administer fiscal operations, including accounting, planning budgets, authorizing expenditures, establishing rates for services, and coordinating financial reporting. Direct, supervise and evaluate work activities of behavioral Health, medical, nursing, technical, clerical, service, maintenance, and other personnel. Plan, implement and administer programs and services in a health care or medical facility, including personnel administration, training, and coordination of medical, nursing and physical. Establish work schedules and assignments, according to workload, space and equipment availability. Establish objectives and evaluative or operational criteria for units I managed. Develop or expand and implement medical programs or health services that promote research, rehabilitation, and community health.

  • Prioritized and distributed assignments and workload based on individual staff strengths and experience.
  • Managed and supervised 12 nurses and 10 medical assistants
  • Prioritized and distributed assignments and workload based on individual staff strengths and experience
  • Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care

RN Charge Nurse/Behavioral Health

Ridgecrest Crisis Stabilization Unit
10.2018 - 01.2020

Liaised between patients and doctors, completing comprehensive assessments and recording medical information to achieve recovery goals. Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop, implement, and modify individualized plans of care.
Guided and educated employees on behavioral health processes, protocols and filing systems.
Identified cognitive functioning, mental status, physiological condition and patient needs. Coordinated tasks and supervised five nurses and support staff.

  • Charge nurse, managing 8 LVN's and CNA's
  • Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
  • Conducted surveillance of patients to note behavioral changes and relayed information to charting systems.
  • Full Time- 40 hours per week.
  • Performed patient assessments to monitor expected response to medications and altering treatment plans
  • Explained useful coping methods to relieve depression and anxiety

RN Charge Nurse/Behavioral Health

Arrowhead Regional Medical Behavioral Health
05.2017 - 10.2018

Charge nurse assessing and admitting patients in active crisis and behavioral health diseases, medication management, interventions to manage physical and psychological symptoms. Versed in CPI, MAB, and restraints. Developed and maintained quality care systems and standards, including but not limited to, creating and improving medical protocols/guidelines.

  • Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit to achieve optimal outcomes.
  • Charge nurse, supervised 10 LVN's and 12 CNA's
  • Conducted surveillance of patients to note behavioral changes and relayed information to charting systems.
  • Full Time- 40 hours per week.

RN Case Manager

OptionCare
07.2016 - 02.2017

Managed clients, providing education, treatments, venipuncture, instructed patients on infusing, IV therapy, Oncology/chemotherapy, Immunoglobulins, and antibiotics. Collaborating with multidisciplinary team to achieve best results.

  • Administered IV fluids, medications and blood products through peripherally inserted central venous catheter to support long-term treatment for infections, cancer or heart and kidney problems.
  • Prepared chemotherapy doses and iron infusions for patient treatments as per physicians' orders.
  • Full Time- 40 hours per week.
  • Administered IV fluids, medications and blood products through peripherally inserted central venous catheter to support long-term treatment for infections, cancer or heart and kidney problems

RN/Case Management

VNA
06.2014 - 07.2016

Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information used to create focused treatment plans and manage ongoing care.
Engaged patients, healthcare providers, employers, and approved parties in determination of functional abilities.
Identified patients' functional issues based on symptoms and behavior changes.
Acted as liaison for hospital staff, physicians, patients and family members.

  • Consulted with clinicians to devise and manage effective ongoing care plans for at-risk patients.
  • Full Time- 40 hours per week.
  • Conducted regular re-evaluations to address changes in needs and conditions, introducing revisions to care plans

RN

DaVita Riverside Dialysis Center
09.2013 - 06.2015

Collected lab specimens, monitored fluid intake/output, and analyzed and interpreted lab results and cardiac rhythm strips; actioned emergency interventions to stabilize patients.
Reviewed patient treatment plans to meet and maintain JCAHO, Medicare and Medicaid requirements
Collaborated with executive leadership to develop, implement and maintain policies and procedures conforming with nursing practices and philosophies.

  • Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
  • Full Time- 40 hours per week.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans
  • Analyzed emergency situations and took prompt action to save lives

Hospital Corpsman

US NAVY
01.2002 - 03.2007

Counseled and educated patients and caregivers on diagnoses, chronic disease self-management, wound management and medications.
Partnered with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to formulate individualized treatment plans for military members and their families to deliver high-quality patient care and continuously evaluate and adapt nursing plan to achieve patient recovery goals. Participated in Operation Iraqi Freedom

  • Rendered emergency medical treatment and administered immunization programs.
  • Coordinated and executed transport of sick and injured patients as needed.
  • Provided leadership, delegation and exceptional medical service in high-pressure situations.
  • Provided emergency medical care, including conducting physical exams and interviews to gain medical history and relevant health data.
  • Full Time- 40 hours per week.
  • Provided emergency medical care and conducted physical exams and interviews to gain medical history and relevant health data
  • Provided leadership, delegation, and exceptional medical service in high-pressure situations
  • Responded to 911 calls for medical emergencies

Education

PMHNP Certificate - PMHNP Certification

National University
La Jolla, CA
06.2023

Master of Science - Nursing

Western Governor's University
Salt Lake City
12.2022

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Western Governors University
Anaheim, CA
01.2020

Associate of Science - Nursing

Mira Costa College
Oceanside, CA
07.2012

Skills

  • Psychiatric Evaluation
  • Medication Consulting and Administration
  • Medication Side Effect Knowledge
  • Electronic Charting
  • Collaborative Care
  • Client Service
  • Mental Health Care

Certification

Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification 2024ACLS -Advanced Cardiac Life SupportPALS -Pediatric Advanced Life Support Registered Nurse in the State of CA, License number 844492-PHNP-BC 2023100419

Timeline

PMHNP Consultant/PCMHI

Veterans Affairs Medical Center
08.2021 - Current

Director of Nursing

Sierra Vista Behavioral Health Center
02.2021 - 08.2021

RN Nurse Manager

Prototypes Behavioral Health Women's Center
01.2020 - 02.2021

RN Charge Nurse/Behavioral Health

Ridgecrest Crisis Stabilization Unit
10.2018 - 01.2020

RN Charge Nurse/Behavioral Health

Arrowhead Regional Medical Behavioral Health
05.2017 - 10.2018

RN Case Manager

OptionCare
07.2016 - 02.2017

RN/Case Management

VNA
06.2014 - 07.2016

RN

DaVita Riverside Dialysis Center
09.2013 - 06.2015

Hospital Corpsman

US NAVY
01.2002 - 03.2007

PMHNP Certificate - PMHNP Certification

National University

Master of Science - Nursing

Western Governor's University

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Western Governors University

Associate of Science - Nursing

Mira Costa College
Jeffery Havig