JORDYN MANNING
Mobile
Summary
Dedicated Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) with extensive experience in psychiatric nursing and mental health care. Expertise in psychopharmacology, therapeutic communication, and evidence-based treatment planning to improve patient outcomes. Proven ability to conduct thorough mental health evaluations and implement effective crisis interventions while fostering collaborative care across diverse settings. Committed to delivering compassionate, culturally competent, and patient-centered care that promotes mental well-being for individuals from all backgrounds. Focused on continuous professional development and staying current with advancements in mental health practices to ensure the highest standard of care.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Johnson Behavioral Health Group
01.2025 - Current
- Conducted comprehensive psychiatric evaluations to determine patient needs and treatment plans.
- Developed and implemented individualized care plans based on evidence-based practices.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes and ensure continuity of care.
- Monitored and adjusted medication regimens, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and best practices.
- Educated patients and families on mental health conditions and coping strategies for improved well-being.
- Maintained comprehensive, accurate, and timely electronic health records to support ongoing assessment and treatment planning efforts.
- Utilized telehealth technologies as necessary to provide remote consultations while ensuring adequate patient monitoring during periods of distance-based care.
- Streamlined medication management processes by regularly reviewing prescriptions for effectiveness, potential interactions, and side effects.
- Developed strong therapeutic alliances with patients through active listening skills and empathic understanding of their personal experiences.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry best practices through continuous professional development opportunities and attending relevant conferences.
- Strengthened relationships with patients'' families by providing ongoing support, education, and guidance throughout the treatment process.
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Valley Behavioral Health
11.2022 - 02.2025
- Assisted in the implementation of individualized treatment plans for psychiatric patients, utilizing evidence-based practice guidelines
- Identified potential safety concerns among behavioral health unit staff members and took appropriate action when necessary
- Monitored vital signs during treatments or interventions in order to assess effectiveness or detect adverse reactions
- Counseled family members who had difficulty understanding or accepting a loved one's mental illness diagnosis
- Assisted psychiatrists with conducting intake interviews for new admissions into the facility
- Participated in weekly clinical rounds to discuss case studies and treatment plan modifications when necessary
- Conducted crisis intervention sessions with at-risk patients in order to prevent further deterioration of symptoms or hospitalization
- Attended continuing education courses related to psychiatric nursing practices in order to remain current on best practices
- Communicated effectively with other departments within the facility regarding patient needs or changes in condition
Nursing Supervisor
Teen Challenge Adventure Ranch
10.2021 - 10.2022
- Implemented behavior modification techniques such as positive reinforcement in order to encourage desired behaviors from patients
- Administered psychotropic medications as prescribed by physicians and monitored progress and side effects
- Provided compassionate care to individuals with mental health issues while adhering to ethical standards and legal regulations
- Developed discharge plans for discharged patients that included follow up appointments and referrals for additional services as needed
- Facilitated group therapy sessions focused on helping participants learn about themselves and develop healthy relationships
- Utilized therapeutic communication techniques to build rapport with patients and promote healing environment
- Performed comprehensive assessments of patient's physical, psychological, social, and emotional status
- Educated patients and their families on medication management, symptom recognition, coping strategies
- Restrained patients as needed to prevent injury and provide safe environment
- Administered oral and intramuscular antipsychotic medications following prescription by psychiatrists
- Applied deescalation techniques to assist patients with behavioral management
- Completed physical checks and monitored patients to detect unusual or harmful behavior
- Followed infection control procedures to prevent or stop spread of infections
- Assisted physicians with examinations, procedures and other medical tasks
- Engaged in research activities related to nursing
- Evaluated appropriateness and quality of care provided to patients in protective devices, seclusion and restraint
- Managed day-to-day workflow within the department, delegating tasks appropriately when necessary
- Coordinated patient care activities between medical teams, providing guidance and support to nursing staff members
- Maintained accurate records of employee attendance and leave requests according to company policy guidelines
- Utilized strong communication skills to collaborate effectively with staff, physicians and other healthcare professionals
- Conducted regular performance appraisals for nursing staff members, providing feedback for improvement when needed
- Monitored patient outcomes to ensure they met or exceeded departmental standards
Registered Nurse
Mercy Hospital
12.2020 - 10.2021
- Prepared reports outlining departmental activities, budgeting needs and staffing requirements
- Ensured compliance with all applicable state and federal laws governing health care facilities
- Assisted with recruitment efforts by interviewing potential candidates for open positions in the Nursing Department
- Initiated process improvements to enhance operational effectiveness while maintaining quality control standards
- Implemented best practices to improve overall efficiency within the department while reducing costs where possible
- Reviewed incident reports submitted by nursing staff members, taking corrective action when necessary
- Created a positive working environment that promoted teamwork among all employees
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of current trends in healthcare delivery systems, including regulations and accreditation standards
- Supervised daily operations of the Nursing Department, including staffing assignments and scheduling shifts
- Provided mentorship to new nurses as well as ongoing education opportunities for existing nurses
- Resolved conflicts between personnel through effective problem solving strategies
- Demonstrated expertise in developing and managing nursing staff, ensuring high quality patient care
- Remained current with healthcare standards, policies and procedures to drive workplace health and safety
- Advocated for patients and families, liaising with multidisciplinary teams
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess changes in patient conditions, recognize complications and intervene appropriately
- Managed multiple tasks while providing timely, high quality patient care
- Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment
- Performed comprehensive physical assessments on critically ill patients in order to identify health needs and formulate a plan of care
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives related to safety goals within the ICU environment
- Monitored laboratory values such as hemoglobin levels or platelet counts in order to adjust medications accordingly
- Responded quickly and appropriately when called upon for emergency situations or code blue events
- Facilitated interdisciplinary rounds with physicians, pharmacists and respiratory therapists in order to provide optimal patient outcomes
- Demonstrated knowledge of advanced cardiac life support protocols while managing emergent situations in the ICU
- Administered medications and other treatments according to physician orders, nursing standards, and hospital policies and procedures
- Adhered to infection control practices to reduce risk of cross contamination between patients and staff members
- Assisted physicians during invasive procedures such as intubation, chest tube insertion, central line placement
- Delivered compassionate care through active listening and providing emotional support to patients and their families
- Managed high acuity cases including ventilated patients requiring frequent adjustment of ventilator settings
- Identified potential risks or complications associated with certain diagnoses or treatments based upon sound clinical judgment
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess and develop plans of care for complex medical conditions
- Set up and monitored medical equipment and devices such as cardiac monitors, mechanical ventilators, and alarms, oxygen delivery devices, transducers, and pressure lines
- Administered blood and blood products, monitoring patients for signs and symptoms related to transfusion reactions
- Assisted physicians with procedures such as bronchoscopy, endoscopy, endotracheal intubation, and elective cardioversion
- Collected specimens for laboratory tests
- Provided post-mortem care
- Identified patients' age-specific needs and altered care plans as necessary to meet those needs
- Ensured that equipment and devices were properly stored after use
Education
Master of Science (M.S.) - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
University of South Alabama
Mobile, AL, US12.2024
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Nursing
University of South Alabama
Mobile, AL, US12.2020
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Biology
Texas A&M Texarkana
Texarkana, TX, US05.2017
Associate in Arts (A.A.) - General Studies
Texarkana College
Texarkana, AR12.2014
Skills
- Outpatient mental health services
- Psychiatric evaluation
- Medication management
- Psychopharmacology knowledge
- Patient assessment
- Trauma-informed care
- Psychiatric diagnosis
- Medication administration
- Psychoeducation delivery
- Clinical documentation
- Crisis intervention
- Stress management
- Active listening
- Cultural competence
- Safety planning
- Discharge planning
- Family education
- Therapeutic communication
- De-escalation techniques
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
- Patient advocacy
- Conflict resolution
- Mental health evaluation
- Group therapy facilitation
- Time management
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Individual counseling
- Client education
- Empathy development
- Self-care promotion
- Protocol compliance
- Psychopharmacology
- Care team collaboration
- Nursing care
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Medication and IV administration
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Compassionate and caring
- Basic life support
- Reliability
- Critical thinking
- Excellent communication
- Strong clinical judgment
- CPR certification
Affiliations
- Golden Key International Honour Society
- Sigma Theta Tau
Certification
- CPR Instructor
- BLS Certified
Timeline
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Johnson Behavioral Health Group
01.2025 - Current
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Valley Behavioral Health
11.2022 - 02.2025
Nursing Supervisor
Teen Challenge Adventure Ranch
10.2021 - 10.2022
Registered Nurse
Mercy Hospital
12.2020 - 10.2021
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Nursing
University of South Alabama
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Biology
Texas A&M Texarkana
Associate in Arts (A.A.) - General Studies
Texarkana College
Master of Science (M.S.) - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
University of South Alabama
References
- Pamela Keeter, ADON, Valley Behavioral Health, (479) 849-6658, pamela.keeter@valleybehavioral.com
- Richie Swearingin, Medical Director, Teen Challenge Adventure Ranch, (479) 651-8850, richies@teenchallengeranch.com