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Joseph Chappell

Joseph Chappell

Marana

Summary

Doctorally prepared Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and registered nurse with a decade of nursing experience, primarily in psychiatric care, specializing in medication and treatment management for diverse patient groups. Demonstrates strong leadership and collaboration skills, having served as a charge nurse and house supervisor in my last nursing position, while actively participating in practice councils. Passionate about enhancing mental health awareness and education, leveraging critical thinking, and communication abilities to foster a supportive and healing environment. This background led me to become a compassionate psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner, with experience in providing both acute and chronic care for patients with psychiatric disorders. Strengths include strong interpersonal skills, ability to provide patient-centered care, and advanced clinical knowledge in psychiatry. Previous work has involved direct patient care, collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans, and effective crisis intervention techniques.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

El Rio
Tucson
07.2024 - Current
  • Complete comprehensive psychiatric assessments for diverse patient populations, including adolescents, through adult groups.
  • Develop individualized treatment plans based on patient needs and clinical guidelines.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient care strategies.
  • Educated patients and families about mental health conditions and treatment options.
  • Monitored patient progress and adjusted treatment plans as necessary.

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Palo Verde Behavioral Health
Tucson
02.2025 - 03.2026
  • Conducted comprehensive psychiatric assessments for the inpatient adolescent unit.
  • Prescribed medications in accordance with best practices and regulatory standards.
  • Educated patients and families about mental health conditions and treatment options.
  • Provided crisis intervention services during times of acute distress or danger.

Registered Nurse

Palo Verde Behavioral Health
Tucson
10.2017 - 07.2024
  • Charge nurse of the inpatient adolescent unit.
  • House Supervisor of the 84-bed inpatient adult and adolescent hospital.
  • Cross coverage for the admissions department and outpatient program.
  • New hire and student nurse preceptor.
  • Member of various practice counsels.

Registered Nurse

Banner UMC
Tucson
11.2016 - 09.2017
  • Day shift RN on the general medical/surgical floor.
  • Treatment plan administration and coordination among interdisciplinary care team members.

Registered Nurse

Bradley Hospital
East Providence
07.2014 - 10.2016
  • Split first and second-shift charge nurse for the inpatient adolescent program.
  • Lead RN trained for behavioral and medical code response.
  • Preceptor for new hire employees and undergraduate nursing students.
  • Hospital Practice Council (shared governance) adolescent unit representative.

Registered Nurse

Scallop Shell Rehabilitation Center
Wakefield
10.2013 - 07.2014
  • Night shift nurse for long-term residents and short-term rehabilitation clients.
  • Medication and treatment plan management for all residents and clients within the facility.
  • Nightly chart auditing and monthly chart rebuilding per facility guidelines.

Education

Doctor of Nursing Practice - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ
12.2023

Bachelor of Science - Nursing, Minor in Psychology

University of Rhode Island
Kingston, RI
05.2013

Skills

  • Ability to work in a team
  • Leadership
  • Critical thinking
  • Communication
  • Problem solving
  • Responsibility
  • Reliability
  • Crisis intervention
  • Multidisciplinary collaboration
  • Patient education

Degree

DNP, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Timeline

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Palo Verde Behavioral Health
02.2025 - 03.2026

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

El Rio
07.2024 - Current

Registered Nurse

Palo Verde Behavioral Health
10.2017 - 07.2024

Registered Nurse

Banner UMC
11.2016 - 09.2017

Registered Nurse

Bradley Hospital
07.2014 - 10.2016

Registered Nurse

Scallop Shell Rehabilitation Center
10.2013 - 07.2014

Doctor of Nursing Practice - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

University of Arizona

Bachelor of Science - Nursing, Minor in Psychology

University of Rhode Island
Joseph Chappell