Kristina Sykes
Bristol,FL
Summary
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner offering well-developed interpersonal, acute care treatment and relationship building skills. Promoting pleasant personality and skills helping patients stay calm and communicative. A seasoned nursing leader with team-building expertise, superior clinical skills and sound judgment honed over 24+ years of experience. Systematically build teams, maintain records and manage daily care with a decisive approach and strong multitasking skills. Friendly and professional with exceptional knowledge of medications, medical terminology and holistic coping mechanisms. Well-versed in providing quick intervention, medication and support to patients with acute, chronic and drug induced mental illness.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Florida Therapy Services
, FL
04.2021 - Current
PMHNP APRN
Florida First Psychiatry Specialist
Tallahassee, FL
03.2020 - Current
- Explained useful coping methods to relieve depression and anxiety, including meditation and yoga.
- Administered medication and treatments to patients to observe and record responses.
- Eliminated downtime and maximized revenue by providing top project quality control.
- Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
- Resolved conflicts and negotiated mutually beneficial agreements between parties.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Actively listened to customers' requests, confirming full understanding before addressing concerns.
- Coordinated with medical and paramedical professionals to provide appropriate input and effectively formulate and implement treatment plans for patients.
- Performed patient assessments to monitor expected response to medications, altering treatment plans as needed.
- Analyzed and evaluated patients' data and tests and examined findings to diagnose nature and extent of mental disorders.
- Prescribed, directed and administered psychotherapeutic treatments or medications to treat various mental, behavioral and emotional disorders.
- Gathered and maintained patient information and records, including social and medical history obtained from relatives, patients and other professionals.
- Reviewed and evaluated treatment procedures and outcomes in order to present accurate case reports.
- Counseled outpatients and other patients during office visits and designed individualized care plans.
- Evaluated treatment procedures and outcomes of other psychiatrists or medical professionals.
Charge Registered Nurse Behavioral Health Unit
Capital Regional Medical Center
Talllahassee, Flordia
02.2016 - 06.2019
- Perform Psychiatric Admissions and Assessments
- Perform Mini-Mental Status Exams
- Liaised between patients and physicians to ensure patient comprehension of treatment plans
- Closely monitored acute conditions
- Provided therapeutic milieu 24 bed unit
- Ensured HIPAA compliance
- Coordinated Quality Improvement Activities (QIA’s) to identify performance areas for improvement
- Developed and implemented nursing care plans
- Developed patient care plans, including assessments, evaluations and nursing diagnoses
- Documented patient information obtained from interviews
- Ensured efficacy of treatments through monitoring of treatment regimens
- Scheduled patient admissions and discharges
- Strong leader for nursing personnel assigned to the unit/shift
- Assessed need for, ordered, obtained and interpreted appropriate lab tests
- Maintained strict patient and physician confidentiality
- Partnered with physicians, social workers, activity therapists, nutritionists and case managers to develop and implement individualized care plans and documented all patient interactions and interventions in electronic charting systems
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities to prevent further disability
- Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction
- Provided leadership team comprised of RNs,and ancillary staff
- Informed patients and answered questions about health condition management and general health information
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions
Director of Nursing
Department of Corrections
Blountstown, 32424, FL
10.1996 - 09.2015
- Closely monitored acute and chronic conditions
- Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate outstanding healthcare teams
- Charge of staff of 20
- Ensured HIPAA compliance
- Provided on-call care at all times of day and night
- Ensured efficacy of treatments through monitoring of treatment regimens
- Trained new staff on quality control procedures
- Followed infection control procedures
- Experience with various medical conditions including Parkinson's, Dementia, Diabetes, Cancer, Alzheimer's and Paget's disease
- Assisted doctors with surgeries and non-invasive procedures
- Authorized drug refills and provided detailed prescription information to pharmacies
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared them for lab testing
- Maintained all confidential personnel files, license and CPR compliance records
- Performed monthly inventory and maintained office and medical supply counts
- Scheduled patient admissions and discharges
- Strong leader for nursing personnel assigned to the unit/shift
- Assessed need for, ordered, obtained and interpreted appropriate lab tests
- Assisted in the maintenance of medical charts and/or electronic medical record (filing, Op Reports, test results, home care forms)
- Meticulously identified and rectified inconsistencies, deficiencies and discrepancies in medical documentatio
- Maintained strict patient and physician confidentiality
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Valencia Community College
Orlando, 32837, FL05.1996
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chipola College
Marianna, 32446, FL05.2008
Master of Science - PMHNP
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN11.2019
Skills
- Strong clinical judgment
- Thorough psychiatric and physical assessments
- Patient counseling professional
- High level of autonomy
- Thorough psychiatric and physical assessments
- HIPAA compliance
- Dependable
- Organized
- Unsurpassed work ethic
- Patient evaluation/intervention
- Critical thinking
Timeline
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Florida Therapy Services
04.2021 - Current
PMHNP APRN
Florida First Psychiatry Specialist
03.2020 - Current
Charge Registered Nurse Behavioral Health Unit
Capital Regional Medical Center
02.2016 - 06.2019
Director of Nursing
Department of Corrections
10.1996 - 09.2015
Associate of Science - Nursing
Valencia Community College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chipola College
Master of Science - PMHNP
Walden University
Certifications:
BLS
ANCC
Gaps in Employment
06/19-3/21 Due to school
09/15-02/16 Due to school.
Certifications:
BLS
ANCC
Gaps in Employment
06/19-3/21 Due to school
09/15-02/16 Due to school.
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