Jenna Branam
Summary
Experienced psychiatric nurse practitioner skilled in assessing and treating complex mental health conditions, including comorbid substance use disorders. 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
1
1
Certification
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Recovery and Wellness Centers of Midwest Ohio
Sidney
08.2024 - Current
- Conducted comprehensive mental health assessments to determine diagnosis for diverse patient populations.
- Developed personalized treatment plans in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
- Prescribed medications and monitored patients for side effects and effectiveness.
- Educated patients and families about mental health conditions and treatment options.
- Maintained accurate patient records in compliance with healthcare regulations.
- Provided crisis intervention services during times of acute distress or danger.
- Monitored patient progress through periodic reviews of medical charts, lab results, and other relevant data sources.
- Implemented telehealth services to facilitate remote patient consultations.
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
South Community Inc.
Moraine
04.2021 - Current
- Assess, diagnose, and treat clients with comorbid substance abuse and mental health conditions.
- Catt EMR and Dr. First experience.
- X waiver training complete.
- Currently working part time 10 hours per week.
PMHNP, RN
ONEFIFTEEN
Dayton
08.2020 - 09.2023
- 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 waiver training complete
- Extensive experience with Suboxone and Vivitrol inductions and withdrawal management.
Charge Nurse
Upper Valley Medical Center
Troy
03.2016 - 03.2021
- 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.
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure quality patient care delivery.
Clinical Team Leader
Dayton Children's Hospital
Dayton
05.2019 - 11.2020
- 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, staff assignments, handle admission flow to unit, unit council member.
- Inpatient behavioral health unit
Registered Nurse
Miami Valley Hospital
Dayton
11.2016 - 08.2017
- Direct patient care, administering medications, EPIC electronic charting, delegation, develop a therapeutic rapport with patients, develop care plans, direct communication with physicians.
- Delivered patient-centered care in fast-paced hospital environment.
State Tested Nursing Assistant
Dorothy Love Retirement Community
Sidney
06.2011 - 02.2016
- Assisted residents with daily living activities and personal care tasks.
- Monitored and documented residents' health status and vital signs.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to implement individualized care plans.
Education
Master of Science - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Indiana Wesleyan University
Marion, IN12-2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Ohio University
Athens, OH08-2017
Associate of Science - Nursing
Edison State Community College
Piqua, OH12-2015
High School Diploma -
Sidney High School
Sidney, OH05-2009
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Medication management
- Treatment planning
- Telehealth services
- Crisis intervention
- MAT waiver certified
- CPR certified
- Charge RN
- Clinical Team Leader
- PMHNP preceptor
- RN preceptor
- Electronic medical records
Certification
- Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, PMHNP-BC, License number: APRN.CNP.0028292
- Registered Nurse, License number: RN.422570
- ANCC 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
Registered Nurse
Miami Valley Hospital
11.2016 - 08.2017
Charge Nurse
Upper Valley Medical Center
03.2016 - 03.2021
State Tested Nursing Assistant
Dorothy Love Retirement Community
06.2011 - 02.2016
Master of Science - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Indiana Wesleyan University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Ohio University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Edison State Community College
High School Diploma -
Sidney High School