Resourceful New Graduate 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. Kind and caring professional with 17 years of experience monitoring treatment of patients diagnosed with disabilities, illnesses and distress. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Consultant
Waystone Home Health Services
04.2021 - Current
Provides care to complex patients and demonstrating technical skills in assessing depression, suicidal intent, aggressive/assaultive behavior and unpredictable behavior.
Collaborates with interdisciplinary team in goal setting and discharge planning for patients
Providing services that compensates for or assists in meeting health-related self-care demands and/or enhancing or developing self-care
Collaborated with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to devise and manage individualized plans of care.
Counseled families to improve communication.
Responded to behavioral and medical crises codes.
Documented all aspects of care following facility and Medicare standards, creating accurate patient records of all interactions and interventions to sustain continuity of care.
Supported patient self-advocacy within family relationships and during treatment plans.
Initiated care plan and actualized appropriate interventions and treatment.
Performed head-to-toe physical assessments, prioritizing treatment and delegating assignments to maintain patient flows.
ICU Charge Nurse
Lawrence General Hospital
11.2014 - Current
Using nursing process to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care of acute mentally ill clients
Maintain safe and caring environment for patients and families that focuses on recovery.
Assess effectiveness of nursing care; assign duties and delegate responsibilities to unit nursing personnel according to their job descriptions.
Provide nursing leadership for inpatient services; consistent with goals and policies of organization and also evidenced-based nursing practice standards.
Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare specialists to devise, implement and modify plans of care defining patient outcome goals.
Educated patients, caregivers and families on diagnoses, treatment and disease prevention.
Organized and delegated tasks during rapid response and high-pressure code situations.
Recorded patients' medical status and treatment details in electronic charts to accurately document medical care.
Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
Worked as part of interdisciplinary rapid response team to determine each patients' imaging and assessment needs to develop and initiate appropriate care plans.
Supervised new employees and student nurses to promote adherence to established patient care standards and practices.
Assessed and documented changes in patient's condition and prepared patient for transfer to higher level of care.
Administered medications and treatments as ordered by physician.
New Graduate Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Harmony Psychiatric
01.2022 - 09.2022
Under supervision of Dr Rhonda Hodge developed, implemented and evaluated patient care; facilitating community group meetings and directed patient care.
Reported patient assessment findings and physical and psychosocial responses to nursing intervention for progress towards care goals.
Facilitated medication management and monitored patients for side effects.
Conducted patient-focused planning and case management designed to meet individual health and service needs for quality and cost-effective outcomes.
Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
Furnished client-centered treatments by referring to Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders and listening to clients' symptoms and concerns.
Utilized supportive therapy, CBT, brief therapy and interpersonal therapy to lead clients into healing and self-actualization under supervision of Preceptor.
Provided direct quality care to patients by monitoring, recording and evaluating psychiatric conditions.
Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
Monitored clients and conducted physical assessments to detect harmful and unusual behaviors, reporting observations to preceptor.
New Grad Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Spectrum Health
09.2021 - 12.2021
Managed 300 patients across life span in four clinical health facility (Mental Health)
Working as nurse practitioner student during clinical rotations where engage with care of assessing, diagnosing, and treating children and adults with mental illness
Rounded with team during treatment meetings with patients and family
Attended psychoeducational sessions either individually or group
In conjunction with Psychiatrist managed psychotropic medications and follow up plan.
Documented observations, interventions and concerns in patient charts and electronic systems, sustaining continuum of care from admission through to discharge.
Cultivated relationships with patients, discussing ways to help improve overall health while alleviating self-harm practices.
Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to products and services.
Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
Home Health RN Case Manager
Amedysis Home Health
01.2012 - 12.2014
Advised and coached patients progressing from hospitals, rehab facilities, and other medical organizations to at-home treatment settings.
Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
Determined and addresses individual home care needs by completing detailed assessments and reviewing documentation.
Coordinated with other healthcare team members to support patient needs.
Delivered after-hours care to patients based on strict role-call rotations.
ICU Staff Nurse
Wellstar Cobb Hospital
02.2008 - 01.2012
Developing and initiating and individualized plan of care to patient/ or family by educating, assessing, planning, implementing, evaluating and delegating patient care.
Utilized strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care.
Educated patients and family members about preventive health care and recovery.
Administered medications and treatments to residents per doctors' orders or CRNP orders.
Delivered age-appropriate medical care for adult, adolescent, and geriatric ICU patients.
Coordinated patients' post-discharge treatment plans with physicians and other nurses to promote continuity of medical care.
Maintained respectful treatment environment that honored patients' and families' cultural and religious traditions and preferences.
Recorded patients' medical status and treatment details in electronic charts to accurately document medical care.
Responded to emergency situations to provide rapid and accurate care.
RN Staff Nurse
WellStar Kennestone Hospital
05.2006 - 01.2008
Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care, and discharge instructions.
Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
Education
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner -
MCPHS University
Boston, MA
11.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Jacksonville University
Jacksonville, FL
03.2016
Skills
Patient Health Education
Accurate clinical Documentation using EHR
Psychiatric and Mental Health Care
Reliable & Trustworthy
Active Listening
Good Work Ethic
Friendly, Positive Attitude
Critical Thinking
Flexible Schedule
Certification
PMHNP-BC
DEA License
BLS/CPR for Healthcare Providers
Timeline
New Graduate Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Harmony Psychiatric
01.2022 - 09.2022
New Grad Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Spectrum Health
09.2021 - 12.2021
Nurse Consultant
Waystone Home Health Services
04.2021 - Current
ICU Charge Nurse
Lawrence General Hospital
11.2014 - Current
Home Health RN Case Manager
Amedysis Home Health
01.2012 - 12.2014
ICU Staff Nurse
Wellstar Cobb Hospital
02.2008 - 01.2012
RN Staff Nurse
WellStar Kennestone Hospital
05.2006 - 01.2008
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner -
MCPHS University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Jacksonville University
PMHNP-BC
DEA License
BLS/CPR for Healthcare Providers
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