Laura Dunahm
Sylvania,OH
Summary
New graduate Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner experienced in delivering compassionate care across the lifespan. 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.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Psychiatric Nurse
University Of Toledo Medical Center
Toledo, Ohio
01.2022 - Current
- Oversaw care of suicidal patients and acted swiftly to reduce risk of harm to themselves or others.
- Performed patient assessments to monitor expected response to medications and altering treatment plans.
- Explained useful coping methods to relieve depression and anxiety.
- Provided direct quality care to patients by monitoring, recording and evaluating psychiatric conditions.
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Clinical
Unison Behavioral Health
Toledo, OH
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Prescribed appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to support health and comfort of patients.
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
- Performed psychiatric evaluations and medication management to provide proper diagnosis and facilitate appropriate treatment.
- Educated patients on treatment options, medical needs and non-medical options for treatments and therapy.
- Coordinated with physicians, specialists and other medical staff to develop treatment plans for chronic conditions.
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Clinical
Toledo Center For Eating Disorders
Sylvania, OH
01.2022 - 04.2022
- Prescribed appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to support health and comfort of patients.
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
- Performed psychiatric evaluations and medication management to provide proper diagnosis and facilitate appropriate treatment.
- Educated patients on treatment options, medical needs and non-medical options for treatments and therapy.
Director of Nursing
Toledo Center For Eating Disorders
Sylvania, OH
12.2020 - 03.2022
- Collaborated with staff, management and external groups to coordinate patient care.
- Participated in management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes and resident complaints or concerns.
- Established new policies and updated existing policies to improve standard of care for patients.
- Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
- Implemented successful healthcare program through professionalism, quality of care, medical teaching and patient satisfaction.
Psychiatric Nurse
Behavioral Health Institute Mercy St. Charles
Oregon, OH
12.2018 - 12.2020
- Oversaw care of suicidal patients and acted swiftly to reduce risk of harm to themselves or others.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
- Explained useful coping methods to relieve depression and anxiety.
- Responded to numerous volatile situations and violent outbreaks to restore safety and security of patients and staff.
- Provided direct quality care to patients by monitoring, recording and evaluating psychiatric conditions.
- Conducted therapy for mentally ill patients in group and individual settings to assist patients in achieving normalcy.
Education
APRN - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Northern Kentucky University
Highland Heights, KY08.2022
BSN -
American Public University System
Charles Town, WV10.2021
Skills
- Active Listening
- Treatment Preparation
- Medication Side Effect Knowledge
- Care Plan Evaluation
- Nursing Unit Collaboration
- Therapeutic Interventions
- Suicide Prevention
- Clear Patient Communication
Certification
Registered Nursing License RN.463794
Timeline
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Clinical
Unison Behavioral Health
05.2022 - 08.2022
Psychiatric Nurse
University Of Toledo Medical Center
01.2022 - Current
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Clinical
Toledo Center For Eating Disorders
01.2022 - 04.2022
Director of Nursing
Toledo Center For Eating Disorders
12.2020 - 03.2022
Psychiatric Nurse
Behavioral Health Institute Mercy St. Charles
12.2018 - 12.2020
APRN - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Northern Kentucky University
BSN -
American Public University System
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