LaDonna Earwood PMHNP-BC
Denver,NC
Summary
Knowledgeable nurse practitioner with a goal of providing optimal support for patients with mental illness. Respectful, knowledgeable and conscientious in addressing concerns. Brings several years of related experience, and a desire to positively impact patient mental health and well-being.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
RN Psychiatry Clinical Nurse II
Novant Healthcare Presbyterian Medical Center
Charlotte, NC
10.2022 - Current
- Company Overview: 75 bed Inpatient Psychiatric Unit (Adult intensive management, Adult therapeutic, Adult General and Pediatric/adolescent units)
- Lead Nurse
- Preceptor for RN students and new hires
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient care outcomes.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Attended continuing education courses to stay up-to-date on current trends in nursing practice.
- Provided emotional support and counseling to patients and their families.
- Performed physical examinations and assessments of patients' medical histories.
- Collaborated with physicians in developing patient-specific treatment plans.
Clinical Instructor
Clinical Instructor Partnership with Novant Healthcare and Queens University
Charlotte, NC
08.2023 - 03.2024
- Provided instruction and evaluation to undergraduate nursing students in a behavior health setting.
- Supervised 6 students in their clinical rotation.
- Communicated expectation to student in a clinical setting and nursing leadership with nursing staff at Queens University
- Conducted evaluations of student performance, provided feedback and guidance on areas of improvement.
- Supervised student clinical rotations, ensuring adherence to patient care protocols.
RN Emergency Psychiatry Clinical Nurse II
University of North Carolina Health
Chapel Hill, NC
03.2017 - 10.2022
- Company Overview: 42-bed Psychiatric Health Emergency Department (Adult/Geriatric, Pediatric including ASD specialized rooms)
- 2021 Star Preceptor
- Charge Nurse
- PMHN - BC
- 42-bed Psychiatric Health Emergency Department (Adult/Geriatric, Pediatric including ASD specialized rooms)
Psychiatric Resource Nurse Liaison
Catawba Valley Medical Center
Hickory, NC
10.2007 - 03.2017
- Company Overview: 38-bed Inpatient Psychiatric Unit (Adult/Geriatric, Detox/Dual Diagnosis Psychiatric Unit)
- Charge RN
- Maternal/Critical Care Psychiatric Liaison
- Intake and Community Resource RN (Rural NC)
- Chair of Unit-Based Shared Governance (2014-2016)
- Research
- Primary Investigator of IRB approved research study: "Impact of an inpatient psychiatric exercise program on patient-perceived anxiety, falls, violent events and patient satisfaction scores", Unit-based Shared Governance project; RN led exercise program.
- Presentation of research poster: "Impact of an inpatient psychiatric exercise program on patient-perceived anxiety, falls, violent events and patient satisfaction scores", American Psychiatric Nurses Association Conference, October 2015 in Orlando, Florida.
- Presentation of research poster: "Impact of an inpatient psychiatric exercise program on patient-perceived anxiety, falls, violent events and patient satisfaction scores", North Carolina Organization of Nurse Leaders Annual Conference and Research Symposium, April 2015 in Greensboro, North Carolina.
- Winner "Overall Excellence Award" in Research and Evidence Based Practice for the research project: "Impact of an inpatient psychiatric exercise program on patient-perceived anxiety, falls, violent events and patient satisfaction scores", North Carolina Organization of Nurse Leaders Annual Conference and Research Symposium, April 2015 in Greensboro, North Carolina.
- 38-bed Inpatient Psychiatric Unit (Adult/Geriatric, Detox/Dual Diagnosis Psychiatric Unit)
Primary Charge Nurse
Frye Regional Medical Center
Hickory, NC
06.2002 - 10.2007
- Company Overview: Inpatient Psychiatric Unit (Adult/Geriatric, Developmentally Disabled Adults, Detox/Dual Diagnosis and Adolescent)
- RN-Clinical/Charge
- Inpatient Psychiatric Unit (Adult/Geriatric, Developmentally Disabled Adults, Detox/Dual Diagnosis and Adolescent)
Education
Masters - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN05-2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Greensboro, NC01.2014
Associate of Science - Nursing
Western Piedmont Community College
Morganton, NC01.2002
Skills
- Maintaining patient safety standards
- Professional demeanor
- Patient assessment
- Psychiatric evaluation
- Team collaboration
- Patient education
- Effective communication
- Professionalism
- Reliability
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Medication management
- Attention to detail
- Organizational skills
- Self-motivation
- Interpersonal communication
- Team building
- Multidisciplinary treatment planning
- Continuous education
References
Available upon request.
Clinical Experience
1- 160 hours at Carolina Behavioral Care Center, Durham, NC-Outpatient focusing on medication management
2- 160 hours at Metrolina Psychotherapy, Mount Holly, NC-Outpatient focusing on psychotherapy
3- 320 hours at Novant Medical Center Emergency Department, Charlotte, NC-Emergency Department focusing on Psychiatric Mental Evaluations and medication review.
Timeline
Clinical Instructor
Clinical Instructor Partnership with Novant Healthcare and Queens University
08.2023 - 03.2024
RN Psychiatry Clinical Nurse II
Novant Healthcare Presbyterian Medical Center
10.2022 - Current
RN Emergency Psychiatry Clinical Nurse II
University of North Carolina Health
03.2017 - 10.2022
Psychiatric Resource Nurse Liaison
Catawba Valley Medical Center
10.2007 - 03.2017
Primary Charge Nurse
Frye Regional Medical Center
06.2002 - 10.2007
Masters - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Walden University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Associate of Science - Nursing
Western Piedmont Community College
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