Kelci Schaeffer RN, MSN-BE

• Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
• Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
• Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
• Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
• Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
• Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
• Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
• Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.

• Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills. Managed over 50+ patients daily for 20+ years.
• Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
• Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls within the unit.
• Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
• Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
• Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
• Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.

• Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
• Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
• Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
• Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
• Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for complex cases.
• Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
• Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.

Clinical Practicum Hours:

Walden's PMHNP program includes multiple practicum courses that require hands-on clinical experience in multiple mental health settings.

The four practicum courses are paired with didactic coursework. Here are the completed courses:

1. Psychopathology & Diagnostic Reasoning + Practicum

2. Psychotherapy with Multiple Modalities + Practicum

3. PMHNP Care Across the Lifespan I & II + each had a Practicum

Each of the four clinical experiences require a minimum of ~160 practicum hours per course. Cumulative clinical hours completed > 640 hours. These are on-site hours at approved clinical locations under the supervision of an approved preceptor. Each Practicum had a minimum of ~80 patient encounters. 40+adults/40+pediatrics.

Supervision & Preceptor Requirements:

All practicum hours must be completed 1:1 under the direct supervision of an approved preceptor.

Practicum hours are completed between 8-11 week time spans. Each patient is logged into Walden's Meditrek system and approved by the instructors.