Laurell Taylor
Hamden
Summary
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP), NYU Class of 2024, with one year of PMHNP experience, over 10 years of licensed nursing experience, and 17 years of involvement in crisis-based psychiatric care. Began career in a crisis stabilization unit as a medication technician, developing a strong foundation in acute psychiatric assessment, safety monitoring, and de-escalation. Progressed through nursing roles in community mental health with a sustained focus on high-acuity and underserved populations. Bilingual in Spanish and English. Seeking a per diem Psychiatric Emergency Department position within an academic medical center to return full circle to crisis work.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
APRN Psychiatry
Cornell Scott-Hill Healthcenter
10.2024 - Current
- Prescribed, directed and administered psychotherapeutic treatments or medications to treat various mental, behavioral and emotional disorders.
- Analyzed and evaluated patients' data and tests and examined findings to diagnose nature and extent of mental disorders.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Proven ability to develop and implement creative solutions to complex problems.
- Gathered and maintained patient information and social and medical history obtained from relatives, patients and other professionals.
REGISTERED NURSE: Floor Nurse, RN Supervisor, Triage Nurse
Community Healthcare Network
07.2016 - 09.2024
- Conduct triage for a large FQHC handling diverse patient concerns
- Administers vaccines and medications (primary care, family planning and psychiatry)
- Provide care advice to patients and collaborate with care teams, Policy development, Staff supervision, VFC coordinator
Clinical Triage RN
Columbia University
05.2022 - 11.2023
- Obtained case history and gathered triage information to determine appropriate avenue for care.
- Scheduled appointments for patients not requiring emergency services but needing examination from provider and consulting directly with provider.
- Suggested appropriate disposition to acting physicians based on assessment.
- Monitored compliance and evaluated effectiveness of home treatment instructions.
- Counseled patients via telephone according to established guidelines and protocols, advising on provider-established plans of care.
REGISTERED NURSE: RN Supervisor
Union Health Center
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Supervised 10-14 Medical Assistants as well as provided direct patient care to union members seeking primary and specialty care
REGISTERED NURSE: Bilingual Floor Nurse
Pediatric Associates of Charlottesville
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Provided routine and urgent nursing care to infants, children and adolescents
Residential Aid and Mental Health Support Specialist
Helton House Inc.
01.2013 - 01.2014
- Supported individuals with mental health and intellectual disabilities in a group home setting
Residential Tech
Region Ten Community Serv. Board
01.2008 - 01.2012
- Provided acute mental health support in an inpatient mental health crisis unit
Education
Master of Nursing Science - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
New York University
01.2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Old Dominion University
01.2017
Associate of Science - Nursing
Piedmont Virginia Community College
01.2014
Associate of Science - General Studies
Southside Virginia Community College
01.2007
Skills
- EPIC
- ECW Superuser
- Medication Management
- Empathy
- Solid communication skills
- Collaborative team work
- Bilingual: Fluent in Spanish and English (Certified by Alta)
Certification
- CT APRN License #:13457
- CT RN License #188809
- NY APRN License #697905
- BLS Trained
PRACTICUM EXPERIENCE
- PMHNP INTERN: GENERAL PSYCHIATRY (675 hours)
- COMMUNITY HEALTHCARE NETWORK/ APRIL 2023-May 2024
- Conducted thorough assessment to determine diagnosis and psychiatric needs of patients in an integrated care setting (Primary care + Psychiatry)
- Provided care in both English and Spanish
- Charted in required time according to facility guidelines
- Formulated comprehensive, evidenced based and collaborative treatment plans
- Participated in weekly case conferences; Obtained collateral as needed
- Provided evidence-based psychopharmacological interventions, including medication management and psychoeducation.
- Worked in collaboration with the interdisciplinary treatment team, including social workers, therapists, primary care teams and specialty care as indicated
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
APRN Psychiatry
Cornell Scott-Hill Healthcenter
10.2024 - Current
Clinical Triage RN
Columbia University
05.2022 - 11.2023
REGISTERED NURSE: Floor Nurse, RN Supervisor, Triage Nurse
Community Healthcare Network
07.2016 - 09.2024
REGISTERED NURSE: RN Supervisor
Union Health Center
01.2015 - 01.2016
REGISTERED NURSE: Bilingual Floor Nurse
Pediatric Associates of Charlottesville
01.2014 - 01.2015
Residential Aid and Mental Health Support Specialist
Helton House Inc.
01.2013 - 01.2014
Residential Tech
Region Ten Community Serv. Board
01.2008 - 01.2012
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Old Dominion University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Piedmont Virginia Community College
Associate of Science - General Studies
Southside Virginia Community College
Master of Nursing Science - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
New York University