Lakeesha Broughton-Nelson
Graduate Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Calera,AL
Summary
Psychiatric Nurse experienced in delivering compassionate care with career spanning 13 years. Friendly 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. Certified in Nonviolent Crisis Prevention and Intervention. Caring Registered Nurse with dedicated service in various types of acute/ long-term and home health care settings. Provides individualized care plans and helps patients meet goals by delivering direct and effective patient care. Committed to increasing patient satisfaction and streamlining procedures.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Registered Nurse, Inpatient Psychiatric Unit
Shelby Baptist Medical Center
Alabaster, AL
04.2019 - Current
- Provided direct patient care, from admission to discharge
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
RN Case Manager
Alacare Home Health & Hospice Services
Hoover, AL
08.2016 - 03.2019
- Completed initial assessments of patients and family to determine and address individual home care needs. ·
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Liaised with physicians regarding patient needs, performance and changes.
- Authored clinical notes and updates to be reviewed by patient's primary physician.
- Participated in on-call rotations to deliver after-hours care.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
LPN Field Nurse
Vitas Innovative Hospice
Atlanta, GA
10.2014 - 08.2016
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
Healthcare Specialist, LPN
Lincare Home Oxygen And Respiratory Systems
West Hartford, CT
02.2009 - 07.2014
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
- Contracted through Connecticare to provide hospital discharge follow up as specified by the American Lung Association for six weeks following discharge of patients with COPD in order to aid in decreasing readmission
- Medical device (CPAP/BiPAP, ventilator, oxygen, nebulizer) set up and instruction
- Conducted inservices at long term care facilities to healthcare staff on management and care of COPD and CHF
Education
Master of Science - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Herzing University
Dearborn, MI 11.2020 - 04.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Herzing University
Dearborn, MI 09.2018 - 09.2019
Associate of Science - Nursing
Herzing University
Birmingham, AL 08.2016 - 08.2017
No Degree - Licensed Practical Nurse
Stone Academy
East Hartford, CT 11.2006 - 12.2008
Skills
2/2020-5/2020 First Care Medical Clinic - 135 hours under clinical supervision of Annjerald Devance CRNP
undefinedCertification
Alabama Registered Nurse, RN License # 1-164831 Renewal date: 12/31/2022
Timeline
Master of Science - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Herzing University
11.2020 - 04.2022
Registered Nurse, Inpatient Psychiatric Unit
Shelby Baptist Medical Center
04.2019 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Herzing University
09.2018 - 09.2019
RN Case Manager
Alacare Home Health & Hospice Services
08.2016 - 03.2019
Associate of Science - Nursing
Herzing University
08.2016 - 08.2017
LPN Field Nurse
Vitas Innovative Hospice
10.2014 - 08.2016
Healthcare Specialist, LPN
Lincare Home Oxygen And Respiratory Systems
02.2009 - 07.2014
No Degree - Licensed Practical Nurse
Stone Academy
11.2006 - 12.2008
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