Lanair Brooks
Charlotte,NC
Summary
Experienced with providing psychiatric care and mental health support. Utilizes therapeutic communication and evidence-based practices to enhance patient outcomes. Strong understanding of mental health disorders and effective treatment strategies.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN Coach/Care Coordinator
Novant Health, Inc
07.2014 - Current
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to optimize
- Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
- Trained new staff on care coordination processes to ensure consistency in service delivery.
- Educated patients on self-care strategies, promoting independence and empowering them to manage their health conditions.
- Assessed patient needs and connected them with appropriate resources to ensure optimal health outcomes.
- Coordinated discharge planning, ensuring a smooth transition from hospital to home or other facilities.
- Conducted thorough assessments of patient needs to devise personalized care plans, addressing both health and social determinants.
- Educated patients and families on health management, medication adherence, and post-discharge instructions.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Intern at Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center and Abundant Healthcare
11.2020 - 05.2021
- Conducted comprehensive psychiatric assessments and developed individualized treatment plans for patients across the lifespan.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient care strategies and outcomes.
- Monitored patient progress and adjusted treatment protocols based on clinical evaluations.
- Educated patients and families on mental health conditions and therapeutic interventions.
Clinical Nurse/Clinical Coordinator
Novant Healthcare- Presbyterian Medical Center
10.2002 - 07.2014
- Administered patient care, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and best practices.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for patients.
- Monitored vital signs and assessed patient conditions, adjusting interventions as needed.
- Mentored junior nurses, fostering professional development and enhancing team performance.
- Conducted comprehensive mental health assessments to develop individualized care plans.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions to promote emotional support and coping skills among patients.
- Collaborated proactively with psychiatrists to adjust treatment plans based on observed changes in symptoms or behavior patterns among patients.
- Ensured patient safety by closely monitoring behaviors, administering medications as prescribed, and intervening during incidents of aggression or selfharm.
- Demonstrated adaptability by providing coverage in various psychiatric units as needed, maintaining high standards of care across diverse patient populations.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions for diverse populations addressing issues such as coping skills, anger management, substance abuse recovery, and relapse prevention.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Carolinas College of Health Sciences
Charlotte, NCBachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZMaster of Science - Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Frontier Nursing University
Versailles, KY06.2021
Skills
Patient assessment
Certification
Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner board certification (PMHNP-BC)
Basic Life Support (BLS)
Timeline
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Intern at Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center and Abundant Healthcare
11.2020 - 05.2021
RN Coach/Care Coordinator
Novant Health, Inc
07.2014 - Current
Clinical Nurse/Clinical Coordinator
Novant Healthcare- Presbyterian Medical Center
10.2002 - 07.2014
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Carolinas College of Health Sciences
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Phoenix
Master of Science - Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Frontier Nursing University