Resourceful Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner committed to providing excellent care to patients of all ages. Expertise in performing admission assessments and discharges and participating in crisis interventions. Kind and caring professional with four years of experience monitoring treatment of patients diagnosed with disabilities, illnesses and distress.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
True Health
07.2022 - Current
Consult with psychiatrist about client medication changes, issues with medicine compliance and efficacy of medications.
Referred clients to other programs and community agencies to enhance treatment processes.
Guided clients in understanding illnesses and treatment plans.
Evaluated patients for psychiatric services and psychotropic medication
Monitored patients prescribed psychotropic medications/ assess medications’ effectiveness and side effects.
Conduct psychiatric evaluations and executed medication management for outpatient facility.
Diagnosed mental health, emotional and substance abuse disorders.
Assessed need for, ordered, obtained and interpreted appropriate lab tests.
Managed pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment of various disorders.
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Aspire Health Partners
03.2021 - 03.2022
Consulted on appropriate treatment and rehabilitation plans for dually diagnosed patients.
Recorded comprehensive patient histories and coordinated treatment plans with team members.
Diagnosed mental health, emotional and substance abuse disorders.
Monitored patients prescribed psychotropic medications to assess the medications’ effectiveness and side effects.
Evaluated patients for psychiatric services and psychotropic medications.
Guided clients in understanding illnesses and treatment plans.
Collaborated closely with treatment team to appropriately coordinate client care services.
Improved patient outcomes by conducting thorough psychiatric assessments and developing personalized treatment plans.
Stayed current on advancements in psychiatric care by attending conferences, workshops, and completing continuing education courses.
Staff Nurse
Lakeland Regional Medical Center
01.2020 - 12.2020
Enhanced patient care by developing and implementing individualized nursing plans for medical-surgical patients.
Improved patient satisfaction scores by providing empathetic, compassionate care to diverse populations.
Recognized and reported changes in patients'' conditions promptly, initiating appropriate interventions or escalating concerns to physicians as needed.
Utilized electronic health record systems efficiently for maintaining accurate documentation of nursing assessments, interventions, evaluations, and patient education efforts.
Managed complex pain issues effectively using a combination of pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions tailored to each patient''s needs.
Float Nurse
Orlando Regional Medical Center
06.2011 - 11.2018
Contributed to hospital-wide quality improvement initiatives, utilizing evidence-based practices to enhance patient outcomes.
Streamlined workflow efficiency, quickly adapting to new environments and protocols within different units.
Provided compassionate end-of-life care, prioritizing comfort and dignity for both patients and their families.
Facilitated smooth transitions between units, coordinating patient transfers while minimizing disruptions to overall care continuity.
Assisted in the training and mentoring of new nurses, sharing expertise across multiple specialties and areas of practice.