Lesley A. Stone

FNP-BC with excellent clinical assessment, planning, intervention, and communication skills. Skillful ability to collaborate with patients and practitioners using evidenced-based practice seeking Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner position. A combined 30 years of experience in healthcare additionally as an RN with 7 years of nursing experience, and over 25 years’ experience in psychiatric settings as an LICSW. Past work experience includes routine medical healthcare, mental healthcare for individuals with substance use disorders, women’s issues, end of life, major medical diseases, and major mental disorder. I am trained in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy as well as Dialectical-Behavioral Therapy. I have worked within both emergent and routine based care settings, inpatient and outpatient; in diverse communities of color, LGBTQ+ populations, and non-English speaking communities. With women, children, adults, geriatric, and end-of life populations. I wish to practice my skills as a Board-Certified Family Nurse Practitioner and master’s level LICSW for medication management and therapy.

Family Nurse Practitioner-BC

Awaiting License #

Registered Nurse-MA, ME

RN2381230

LICSW-MA

112226

• Regis College, School of Nursing, Weston, MA, Master of Science in Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner-Board Certified, Cum laude, 08/2023
• Regis College School of Nursing, Weston, MA, Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Cum Laude, Commencement Speaker, 05/2017
• Boston University School of Social Work, Boston, MA, Master of Social Work, 05/2000
• University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA, Bachelor of the Arts, Psychology, 02/1996

Title: FNP-BC, RN, LICSW

• Admissions Nurse, Hospice & Hospice Nurse, per diem, Beth Israel Lahey Health at Home, Woburn, MA, 01/2022, Present, Assesses patients upon referral for hospice admission to determine eligibility for hospice care., Performs admissions through in-depth clinical and physical assessments of patients with supporting documentation of hospice eligibility in accordance with agency timeliness policies., Manages care of patients, coordinates all vendor services, and facilitates communication between all providers and primary RN case manager., Effectively communicates care recommendations and treatment planning through detailed oral and written report to all providers/staff/team members., Demonstrates attention to detail in physical assessment, recommendations, clinical information, through nursing process of assessment and evidenced-based practice., Reconciliates all medications and makes medication recommendations in consultation with all providers/medical director., Provides acute symptom management/comfort associated with end-stage disease process, pain, shortness of breath, and end of life management., Educates/teaches patient care to patients/family members based on hospice philosophy., Provides consultations for patients and families interested in hospice services., Maintains professionalism, thoroughness, and timely documentation in accordance with agency and federal guidelines.
• Hospice Nurse Case Manager, Beth Israel Lahey Health at Home/Formerly CareGroup Parmenter, Watertown, MA, 01/2019, 01/2022, Planned and delivered care to patients/families utilizing the nursing process of assessment, planning, interventions, implementation, and evaluation; effectively interacted with patients, significant others and other interdisciplinary team members while maintaining evidenced-based practice and clinical competency., Provided appropriate palliative and end-of-life care through assessment, teaching, counseling, and direct care to client and/or family members., Coordinated care with other community resources., Coordinated care with other team members and attended Hospice Interdisciplinary Team meetings with supporting documentation., Managed care of patients, including skilled nursing, recommendations of prescribed treatments, complete physical assessment, initiates care plans with emphasis on pain and symptom management., Counselled patients and families in meeting patient physical, emotional, and spiritual needs. Respected and supported patient/families’ cultural beliefs and values, health goals and treatment., Provided information to patients/families on dying process and expectations., Educated regarding medication actions, side effects, dosage, route, and frequency., Pronounced patients, provided emotional support to families, coordinates post-mortem care, and bereavement services., Preceptor to new hires to patient care, protocols, and timely EPIC documentation.
• Resident Care Director, Sunrise Senior Living, Weston, MA, 2018, 2019, Provided strategic leadership for resident care in the community by managing, directing, and monitoring external VNA and medication care managers as applicable by MA law, to promote the health and wellness of the resident population., Provided clinical care through direct application of the nursing process; performed and documented resident assessments, complete individualized Service Plans, provided hands-on clinical care as indicated by the plan of care and evaluate resident outcomes., Provided seamless roll out of new eMAR system and oversight of the community medication management program to promote resident safety in the medication use process., Collaborated with physicians, allied health professionals, pharmacists and other clinical providers to coordinate care and services for residents within the community., Provided clinical training and education as needed to care staff and medication managers., Performed skill evaluation to assure clinical capability of care team members. Tracked and reported clinical quality data to identify risk. Served as Infection Control Coordinator for the community., Collaborated with skilled nursing facilities, rehabs, hospices, hospitals and home health organizations for relationship building. Assured compliance with all Federal/State/Provincial board of nursing and other applicable regulations.
• RN Hospice Case Manager, Brookhaven Hospice, Westboro, MA, 2017, 2018, Case Managed for hospice patients through admissions, assessments, and medication administration to ensure the care, comfort and palliation of terminally ill patients., Developed care plans/interventions based on nursing process, assisted patients in setting goals for care, reassessed the needs of patients, worked with multidisciplinary team to provide excellent care and supervised HHAs., Worked with various HCPs as related to on-going care and comfort of patient. Responsible for timely documentation, IDT meetings, managing caseload of patients, family members, and provided on-call.

• Therapist, Comprehensive Psychiatric Associates, Wellesley, MA, 2008, 2016, Provided mental health consultation, evaluation, and treatment to clients., Worked with clients with major mental illness, specifically: depressive disorders, anxiety disorders, PTSD, ADHD, and addiction/recovery., Facilitated short-term women’s support group for dually diagnosed clients., Provided short and long-term treatment for individuals, couples, families, and groups., Utilized eclectic approach to treatment, including but not limited to Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused modalities., Referred clients for psychopharmacology., Employed extensive expertise in working with diverse populations.
• Therapist, Regis College, Weston, MA, 2008, 2011, Worked in conjunction with Comprehensive Psychiatric Associates at college Health Services/Counseling Center providing brief mental health treatment and referrals.
• Therapist, Private Practice, Arlington, MA, 2005, 2009, Provided private outpatient individual and group therapy to individuals living with mood disorders and addiction.
• Case Manager, Partial Hospitalization Program, McLean Hospital, Belmont, MA, 2005, 2007, Provided individual assessment, brief therapeutic support, case management, treatment, and discharge planning for dually diagnosed patients., Facilitated groups., Communicated with insurance companies and external providers., Attended rounds and team meetings., Facilitated family meetings and provided resources.
• Outpatient Clinician, CASPAR Outpatient Department, Somerville, MA, 2005, 2007, Provided individual evaluation, assessment, and treatment to CASPAR residential clients as well as the Cambridge and Somerville communities., Facilitated women’s outpatient educational/therapeutic groups and for high-risk young adults.
• Behavioral Health/ Substance Abuse Clinician, Codman Square Health Center, Dorchester, MA, 2002, 2004, Provided crisis intervention, individual, play therapy, group, and couples therapy to diverse racial, cultural, religious, ethnic populations., Formulated diagnostic assessments of clients with major mental illnesses., Facilitated multiple groups: addiction/recovery group for women; psycho-educational group with high school girls at Codman Square Charter School; parents and children in the Family Strengthening Program., Conducted addiction/recovery education for Health Center providers.
• Clinician, Dorchester House Multi-Service Center, Dorchester, MA, 2003, 2004, Provided individual therapy for patients of diverse cultural, religious, and ethnic origins with major mental health disorders and addiction issues., Formulated diagnostic assessments, treatment plans and referrals.

• Regis College, School of Nursing, Weston, MA, Master of Science in Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner-Board Certified, Cum laude, 08/2023
• Regis College School of Nursing, Weston, MA, Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Cum Laude, Commencement Speaker, 05/2017
• Boston University School of Social Work, Boston, MA, Master of Social Work, 05/2000
• University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA, Bachelor of the Arts, Psychology, 02/1996