Joann Arispe
Phoenix,AZ
Summary
Resourceful Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner committed to providing excellent care to patients of all ages. Expertise in performing admission assessments and discharges and participating in crisis interventions as a psychiatric nurse. Kind and caring professional with eight years of experience monitoring treatment of patients diagnosed with mental health illnesses.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Group Home Registered Nurse
Arizona Nursing Contracting Services
01.2017 - Current
- Working closely with Behavior Health Group Homes to ensure adherence to state policies and group home policies and procedures
- Ensure MARs are accurate and Staff is adequately trained on Client self-administration on medication
- 24/7 availability for staff to call with any questions or concerns.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Lifewell SMI Clinic
04.2023 - 03.2024
- Providing nursing services to seriously mentally ill (SMI) patients including engagement, assessment, treatment planning, medication administration, education, and supportive psychotherapy
- Responsibilities include administering oral, intramuscular, and subcutaneous medications, completing Health Risk Assessment with patients, and providing patient care and clinical intervention, as per prescriber orders and company protocol.
- Explained useful coping methods to relieve depression and anxiety.
- Educated patients and families about mental health, diagnoses and treatment options.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
Float Pool Nurse
Southwest Behavioral Health inpatient
08.2022 - 08.2023
- Working as a float pool nurse with the inpatient psychiatric patient population
- Working with a team of Doctors, Therapists, Nurse Practitioners and BHT’s to come up with personalized care plans and medication administration for individuals with mental illness.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Valleywise Health Phoenix former Maricopa Integrated Healthcare System, Department of Psychiatry
03.2017 - 08.2022
- Working as full time in a 24 bed unit to provide utmost care, compassion and hope to adults and adolescents with mental illness.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Oversaw care of suicidal patients and acted swiftly to reduce risk of harm to themselves or others.
- Performed patient assessments to monitor expected response to medications and altering treatment plans.
- Provided direct quality care to patients by monitoring, recording and evaluating psychiatric conditions.
- Responded to numerous volatile situations and violent outbreaks to restore safety and security of patients and staff.
CNA/Caregiver
Right at Home in Home Care and Assistance
03.2011 - 03.2017
- Facilitator of care and providing patient and family centered care in the comfort of their home.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing Practice
Walden University
Minneapolis, United States11.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Arizona College
Phoenix, United States12.2016
Certified Nurse Assistant Certificate - Nursing Assistance
Arizona Medical Training Institute
Phoenix, United States05.2011
Skills
- Psychiatric evaluation
- Ability to easily build rapport with patients
- Familiar with and competent in several EHR systems including Epic, Advanced MD, NextGen, and Kipu
- Adaptable and flexible
- Psychopharmacology knowledge
- Crisis Management
- Fast learner
- Compassionate
- Ability to stay calm in stressful situations
- Excellent time management skills
- Multidisciplinary Collaboration
Certification
Licenses:
Registered Nurse License #: Multistate, Unencumbered, Active, Exp April 2025
Psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP): Board Certified, License pending through the state of Arizona.
Timeline
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Lifewell SMI Clinic
04.2023 - 03.2024
Float Pool Nurse
Southwest Behavioral Health inpatient
08.2022 - 08.2023
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Valleywise Health Phoenix former Maricopa Integrated Healthcare System, Department of Psychiatry
03.2017 - 08.2022
Group Home Registered Nurse
Arizona Nursing Contracting Services
01.2017 - Current
CNA/Caregiver
Right at Home in Home Care and Assistance
03.2011 - 03.2017
Master of Science - Nursing Practice
Walden University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Arizona College
Certified Nurse Assistant Certificate - Nursing Assistance
Arizona Medical Training Institute
Licenses:
Registered Nurse License #: Multistate, Unencumbered, Active, Exp April 2025
Psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP): Board Certified, License pending through the state of Arizona.
Leadership Experiences
- Experience as the charge nurse in multiple units.
- Started my own business working with Behavior Health Group homes across the valley.
- Trained new employees.
- Delegation of tasks to RNs, LPNs, BHTs, CNAs
Goals
- I am a life-long learner and I hope to continue with my education and eventually earn the terminal degree of Doctor of Nursing Practice in Psychiatry.
- To provide holistic, culturally competent, patient and family centered care to my patients to the best of my ability.
Leadership Experiences
- Experience as the charge nurse in multiple units.
- Started my own business working with Behavior Health Group homes across the valley.
- Trained new employees.
- Delegation of tasks to RNs, LPNs, BHTs, CNAs
Goals
- I am a life-long learner and I hope to continue with my education and eventually earn the terminal degree of Doctor of Nursing Practice in Psychiatry.
- To provide holistic, culturally competent, patient and family centered care to my patients to the best of my ability.
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