To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Southland MD
09.2023 - Current
Increased patient satisfaction through providing compassionate, holistic care and addressing the unique concerns of each individual.
Provided crisis intervention services as needed to stabilize patients experiencing acute distress or at risk for harm to self or others.
Coordinated care transitions by establishing discharge plans in collaboration with other professionals involved in the patient''s treatment journey.
Provided direct quality care to patients by monitoring, recording and evaluating psychiatric conditions.
Coordinated with medical and paramedical professionals to provide appropriate input and effectively formulate and implement treatment plans for patients.
Conducted thorough psychiatric evaluations to accurately diagnose mental health conditions and inform appropriate treatment decisions.
Improved care continuity by effectively collaborating with interdisciplinary team members and maintaining clear communication.
Behavioral Health Registered Nurse
Lakeland Regional Health
10.2021 - Current
Providing treatment plans, which may include medication management, group therapy sessions, in-home counseling sessions, or other forms of treatment
Performing intake assessments to determine patientsʼ needs and risks for suicide, violence, or self-injury
Creating and updating treatment plans based on patient progress and compliance with treatment goals
Coaches front line team members to support ongoing professional development and hardwire technical and professional capabilities
Creates a high performing team by building strong relationships, delegating work and nurturing commitment and engagement
Manages team conflict/issues implementing appropriate corrective actions, improvement plans and regular performance evaluations
Applies change management best practices and standard work to support departmental changes and ensure effective team transition.
Registered Nurse Utilization Review/Appeals
Anthem Healthcare
09.2023 - 10.2023
Conducts pre-certification, care coordination, or discharge planning for appropriateness of treatment setting reviews to ensure compliance with applicable criteria, medical policy, and member eligibility, benefits, and contracts
Ensure compliance with applicable state program guidelines
Ensures member access to medical necessary, quality healthcare in a cost-effective setting according to contract
Follows established policies, procedures, and professional guidelines
Assist with case management
Conducts investigations and reviews of member and provider medical necessity appeals
Reviews prospective, inpatient, or retrospective medical records of denied services for medical necessity
Extrapolates and summarizes medical information for medical director, consultants and other external review
Prepares recommendations to either uphold or deny appeal and forwards to Medical Director for approval.
Registered Nurse Med Surg/ Medical Baker Act
Winter Haven Hospital
04.2019 - 04.2023
Cares for a group of patients consistently using the nursing process and clinical standards
Delegates appropriate patient care activities to other members of the health care team
Is responsible for professional accountability and development
Completes timely assessments per Practice Guidelines including physiological, psychological, developmental, sociocultural, spiritual, and life-style factors, including signs of abuse or neglect
Performs appropriate and legible documentation, recording all procedures and assessments within established timeframes, and in accordance with standards of care, departmental policy and practice guidelines related to behavioral health.