Jenna Branam
Piqua
Summary
Professional with substantial background in psychiatric and mental health services, delivering impactful patient care. Skilled in patient assessment, diagnosis, and therapeutic interventions, with strong focus on pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments. Collaborative team player, adaptable to changing needs, and reliable in achieving results. Known for excellent communication, empathy, and critical thinking skills. Experience across the lifespan with over ten years employed in the mental health field.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Recovery and Wellness Centers of Midwest Ohio
Sidney, OH
08.2024 - Current
- Conduct comprehensive mental health assessments to diagnose and determine patient needs. Developed treatment plans to meet patient needs.
- Prescribe psychotropic medications and monitor patients for side effects and effectiveness.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure holistic care for individuals with complex psychiatric conditions.
- Implement evidence-based practices to improve patient engagement and adherence to treatment protocols.
- Educate patients and families on mental health issues, treatment options, and coping strategies for better outcomes.
- Maintained comprehensive, accurate, and timely electronic health records to support ongoing assessment and treatment planning efforts. CareLogic EMR training.
- Utilized telehealth technologies as necessary to provide patient care.
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
South Community, Inc.
Moraine, OH
04.2021 - Current
- Adult/Youth and Chemical Dependence
- Assess, diagnose, and treat clients with comorbid substance abuse and mental health conditions. Catt EMR and Dr. First experience. X wavier training complete.
- Employed part time 10 hours per week
PMHNP, RN
OneFifteen
Dayton, OH
08.2020 - 09.2023
- Crisis Stabilization Unit
- Transitioned from RN to PMHNP in March 2021. Assess, diagnose, and treat clients with comorbid substance abuse and mental health conditions. Care Logic and Dr. First experience. X wavier training complete.
Charge RN
Premier Health Network, Upper Valley Medical Center
Troy, OH
03.2016 - 03.2021
- Child & Adolescent, Adult Behavioral Health Unit
- Direct patient care, administering medications, EPIC electronic charting, delegation, develop a therapeutic rapport with patients, develop care plans, phlebotomy, direct communication with physicians and crisis center.
- Led nursing staff in implementing patient care protocols, enhancing quality of care.
- Monitored patient progress and adjusted care plans based on individual needs and responses.
Clinical Team Leader
Dayton Children's Hospital
Dayton, OH
05.2019 - 11.2020
- Inpatient Behavioral Health
- Direct patient care, administering medications, epic electronic charting, develop a therapeutic rapport with patients, develop care plans, phlebotomy, direct communication with physicians and crisis center, staff assignments, handle admission flow to unit, unit council member.
- Led multidisciplinary clinical teams to enhance patient care and operational efficiency.
RN
Premier Health Network, Miami Valley Hospital
Dayton, OH
11.2016 - 08.2017
- Adult & Geriatric Behavioral Health Unit
- Direct patient care, administering medications, EPIC electronic charting, delegation, develop a therapeutic rapport with patients, develop care plans, direct communication with physicians.
STNA
Dorothy Love Retirement Community
Sidney, OH
06.2011 - 02.2016
- Provided compassionate care to residents, ensuring comfort and dignity in daily activities.
- Assisted nursing staff with patient assessments and documentation for accurate health records.
Education
M.D. - Nursing
Edison State Community College
Piqua12-2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Ohio University
Athens, OH08-2017
Associate of Science - Nursing
Edison State Community College
Piqua12-2015
High School Diploma -
Sidney High School
Sidney05-2009
Skills
- Medication management
- Psychiatric evaluation
- Outpatient mental health services
- Clinical documentation
- Inpatient psychiatric care
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
- Suicide risk assessment
- Psychotherapy techniques
Licensure
- PMHNP-BC
- Registered Nurse
Certification
- Charge RN/Clinical Team Leader
- CPR certified
- PMHNP preceptor
- RN preceptor
- American Psychiatric Nurses Association Member
- MAT waiver certified
Timeline
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Recovery and Wellness Centers of Midwest Ohio
08.2024 - Current
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
South Community, Inc.
04.2021 - Current
PMHNP, RN
OneFifteen
08.2020 - 09.2023
Clinical Team Leader
Dayton Children's Hospital
05.2019 - 11.2020
RN
Premier Health Network, Miami Valley Hospital
11.2016 - 08.2017
Charge RN
Premier Health Network, Upper Valley Medical Center
03.2016 - 03.2021
STNA
Dorothy Love Retirement Community
06.2011 - 02.2016
M.D. - Nursing
Edison State Community College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Ohio University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Edison State Community College
High School Diploma -
Sidney High School