Laura H. Riccardi
Wenonah
Summary
Experienced PMHNP-BC with a strong background in psychiatric evaluations and medication management at Healthcare Commons. Demonstrated expertise in crisis intervention and communication, leading to improved patient outcomes. Recognized for teamwork and commitment to mental health care, consistently providing high-quality support to individuals with complex challenges. Highly adaptable with strong work ethic and interpersonal skills, capable of mastering new skills independently.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
PMHNP-BC Contract
My Friends House
Woodbury Heights
04.2024 - Current
- Psychiatric evaluations and follow-up medication management appointments to individuals with mental, emotional, behavioral, and substance abuse challenges.
PMHNP-BC Full Time
Healthcare Commons
Carneys Point
11.2023 - Current
- Psychiatric evaluations and follow-up medication management appointments for the mental health urgent care EISS program.
Pediatric/Adult Telephonic Registered Nurse
Advocare Corporation, LLC
Marlton
04.2016 - Current
- Remote, triage after-hours calls for over 100 practices. Duties include contacting the MD on call, calling in prescriptions, and documentation in ECW.
PMHNP-BC
Crozer Health Community Outpatient
Chester
07.2023 - 11.2024
- Psychiatric evaluations and follow-up psychiatric medication management appointments.
RN contract per diem
Professional Medical Staffing
Runnemede
12.2021 - 08.2023
- Staffing as an RN at different school facilities
Case Manager Psychiatric Unit CCM
Salem Medical Center
Salem
08.2020 - 07.2021
- Utilization Review InterQual for the psychiatric unit, discharge planning. Work closely with the interdisciplinary care team and technology to identify high-risk, complex patient cases; manage care, including referral management, care planning, post-discharge planning, and coordinating community-based and transitional care.
Telephonic/Field Nurse Case Manager II, CCM
Corvel Corporation
08.2016 - 08.2020
- Case management of NJ auto PIP and workers' compensation claims. Duties include handling pre-certifications, appeals, and claim authorization for payment in Medcheck according to CPT codes and diagnosis.
Primary On-Call
Samaritan Healthcare and Hospice
Mt. Laurel
01.2014 - 08.2018
- Triage phone calls, scheduling RNs for emergent visits, territories included Burlington, Mercer, Atlantic counties, and inpatient unit at Virtua Mt. Holly and Voorhees. After-hour referrals, staff as needed to complete pronouncements and documentation in Homeworks software.
On-Call Manager
Bayada Home Care
Woodbury
10.2012 - 04.2015
- Remote, triage phone calls, supervise and schedule staff, process orders, Oasis review, and charting to meet Medicare guidelines
Registered Nurse/Charge Nurse/Super-User
Virtua Health System
Voorhees
03.2007 - 03.2013
- Floor nurse, departments included PCU, telemetry, emergency room, med-surgical and psychiatric. Charge nurse, mentor, preceptor, scheduling captain. Recognized as the top talent on employee evaluation received exemplary reviews and was cited for interpersonal communications, flexibility, and reliability.
Education
DNP Program -
Wilmington University
Wilmington, DE07.2025
MSN - PMHNP-BC
Wilkes University
Wilkes Barre, PA01.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Thomas Edison University
Trenton, NJ01.2013
RN Refresher Class -
Bucks County College
Newtown, PA03.2007
Bachelor of Science - Business
Widener University
Chester, PA01.2007
Associate in Applied Science - Nursing
Gloucester County College
Sewell, NJ01.1998
Skills
- Psychiatric evaluations
- Medication management
- Case management
- Effective communication
- Team collaboration
- Crisis intervention
Certification
- APN License PA SP027218
- APN License NJ 26NJ01449700
- APN License DE MR8367167
- BLS Certified, ANCC PMHNP Board Certified
- RN Licensed in New Jersey Compact, Pennsylvania, and New York.
- Licensed as a NJ State Forensic Nurse and in Case management certification CCM.
Accomplishments
- Employee of the month September 2024
Timeline
PMHNP-BC Contract
My Friends House
04.2024 - Current
PMHNP-BC Full Time
Healthcare Commons
11.2023 - Current
PMHNP-BC
Crozer Health Community Outpatient
07.2023 - 11.2024
RN contract per diem
Professional Medical Staffing
12.2021 - 08.2023
Case Manager Psychiatric Unit CCM
Salem Medical Center
08.2020 - 07.2021
Telephonic/Field Nurse Case Manager II, CCM
Corvel Corporation
08.2016 - 08.2020
Pediatric/Adult Telephonic Registered Nurse
Advocare Corporation, LLC
04.2016 - Current
Primary On-Call
Samaritan Healthcare and Hospice
01.2014 - 08.2018
On-Call Manager
Bayada Home Care
10.2012 - 04.2015
Registered Nurse/Charge Nurse/Super-User
Virtua Health System
03.2007 - 03.2013
DNP Program -
Wilmington University
MSN - PMHNP-BC
Wilkes University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Thomas Edison University
RN Refresher Class -
Bucks County College
Bachelor of Science - Business
Widener University
Associate in Applied Science - Nursing
Gloucester County College
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