Jessica True
Summary
Experienced in delivering psychiatric and mental health services. Adept at conducting thorough assessments, creating tailored treatment plans, and implementing proven interventions. Collaborative with interdisciplinary teams to ensure holistic care and positive patient outcomes. Committed to staying updated with industry advancements and continuously improving skills to provide exceptional care for individuals with complex mental health needs.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Team Health
03.2023 - Current
- Worked within a team framework of medical, nursing, and social service staff in the care of patients with bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, depression, anxiety, and dementia-related behavioral disturbances.
- Worked within Medicare and nursing facility regulations and audits.
- Led mental health team of nursing directors, social workers, psychiatric pharmacists, and recreational therapists in psychotropic reduction efforts.
- Provided psychotherapy support for patients and families.
- Provided education and support to all levels of nursing staff, administration, and primary care practitioners in assessing and treating dementia-related behavioral disturbances.
- Specialized in geriatric psychiatry and treating medically complex adults.
Registered Nurse, Inpatient Psychiatric Unit
Eastern State Hospital
12.2020 - 02.2023
- Charge nurse and float nurse on all units, including admission and geriatric.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Experience working with adult and geriatric patients with serious mental illness, neurocognitive disorders, and/or substance use disorders.
- Performed psychiatric and medical patient assessments to monitor expected response to medications and altering treatment plans.
- Educated patients and families about mental health, diagnoses and treatment options.
- Oversaw care of suicidal patients and acted swiftly to reduce risk of harm to themselves or others.
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
St. Joseph Hospital
11.2016 - 12.2020
- Staff nurse and charge nurse in a busy cardiac and medical intensive care unit
- Duties include assessing patients for medical changes, administering medications, and communicating effectively with physicians and other members of the healthcare team
- Experience performing well under pressure, documenting in the medical record with attention to detail, functioning as a patient advocate, as well as counseling patients and their families with compassion
Registered Nurse, Travel
Medical Staffing Solutions
06.2016 - 10.2016
- Telemetry unit staff nurse working through a travel agency.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Displayed adaptability and eagerness to work with new people and in new settings effectively.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
Registered Nurse, Telemetry Unit
St. Joseph Hospital
07.2013 - 06.2016
- Charge nurse and staff nurse on a busy telemetry unit.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Registered Nurse, Long-Term Acute Care
Brookdale Senior Living Facility
12.2012 - 07.2013
- Trained and coached new employees on protocols and best practices to promote ideal patient outcomes.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Provided end of life care.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
Education
Master of Science - Psychiatric Nursing
Frontier Nursing University
Versailles, KY09.2022
Associate Degree - Nursing
Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, KY01.2012
Skills
- Medication management
- Psychiatric evaluation
- Diagnostic evaluation
- Clinical documentation
- Patient mental health education
- Patient-centered care
Certification
- APRN license Kentucky, #3019012
- RN license #1134867
- DEA licensed
- ANCC Board Certification #2022089924
Timeline
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Team Health
03.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse, Inpatient Psychiatric Unit
Eastern State Hospital
12.2020 - 02.2023
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
St. Joseph Hospital
11.2016 - 12.2020
Registered Nurse, Travel
Medical Staffing Solutions
06.2016 - 10.2016
Registered Nurse, Telemetry Unit
St. Joseph Hospital
07.2013 - 06.2016
Registered Nurse, Long-Term Acute Care
Brookdale Senior Living Facility
12.2012 - 07.2013
Master of Science - Psychiatric Nursing
Frontier Nursing University
Associate Degree - Nursing
Eastern Kentucky University
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