Mary T Harrison
Cleveland,Ohio
Summary
Highly experienced Psychiatric Advanced Practice Nurse with expertise providing quality care and treatment in both inpatient and outpatient settings. Outstanding bedside manner and ability to connect with patients suffering from various types of disorders and circumstances. Background, almost exclusively, in working with severely mentally ill population and in poor inner-city environments.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Psychiatric Advanced Practice Nurse
Leeside Wellness
Cleveland, OH
11.2022 - Current
- Conduct initial Psychiatric evaluations,
- Develop a working diagnosis, create an initial treatment plan,
- E-prescribe medications
- Follow the patient for medication review/adjustment on a regular basis
- Provide supportive counseling.
- All of the above; via tele-psych..
Psychiatric Advanced Practice Nurse
Ethos Care
Mason, OH
11.2019 - Current
- Conduct initial Psychiatric evaluations,
- Develop a working diagnosis, create an initial treatment plan,
- E-prescribe medications
- Follow the patient for medication review/adjustment on a regular basis
- Provide supportive counseling.
- All of the above; via tele-psych.
Psychiatric Advanced Practice Nurse
Murtis Taylor Multi Service System
Cleveland, OH
08.2018 - 03.2020
- Managed hundreds of patients independently in a community mental health facility for severely mentally ill
- Interviewed patients to assess histories, investigate concerns, and complete initial psychiatric evaluations
- Diagnosed and treat patients with chronic and acute mental health problems, including psychosis, mania, unstable mood, depression, suicidal contemplation, and anxiety
- Educated patients and family members regarding diagnosis, treatment options, and care for individual psychiatric conditions
- Cultivated relationships with patients, discussing ways to help improve quality of life while providing support and encouragement
- Delivered high-quality and compassionate treatment to indigent and low-income patients
Licensed Independent Practitioner
Cleveland Clinic Foundation - Lutheran Hospital
Cleveland, OH
02.2016 - 04.2018
- Functioned as an attending on a 25 bed locked acute inpatient unit
- Interviewed patients to assess history of present illness and acuity of presenting symptoms; conducted mental status examinations in order to develop working diagnoses and initial treatment plans
- Determined daily need for ongoing inpatient confinement on locked inpatient unit
- Completed daily rounds on assigned patients, monitoring treatment regimens to determine efficacy, adverse effects, and need for intervention
- Ordered laboratory tests and imaging scans to investigate issues and monitor for adverse medication reactions and drug levels
- Led team of nurses, mental health technicians, and social workers engaged in delivering treatment to patients
- Assessed patients in active drug and alcohol withdrawal and provided interventions to manage physical and psychological withdrawal symptoms
- Assessed need and ordered seclusion and restraint for out of control patients
- Instructed social workers to initiate probate hearings or forced medication hearings; testified at probation and/or forced medication hearings held on unit
- Educated patients and family members on treatment options and care for psychiatric conditions
- Determined time of discharge, wrote discharge orders and developed discharge notes
Psychiatric Advanced Practice Nurse
Via Quest Psychiatric and Behavioral Services
Independence, OH
04.2015 - 02.2016
- Same responsibilities as listed on Murtis Taylor position above
Psychiatric Advanced Practice Nurse
Murtis Taylor Multi Service System
Cleveland, OH
02.2001 - 04.2015
- Same responsibilities as listed on Murtis Taylor position above
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
St Vincent Charity Hospital - Psychiatric Emergency Room
Cleveland, OH
07.1996 - 08.2002
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and safety interventions including restraint and seclusion
- Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information used to create focused treatment plans
- Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses for emergent concerns
- Monitored mental status, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions, provide ongoing safety and adjust treatment plans
- Developed and implemented disposition plans including discharge to home, transfer to inpatient unit, another hospital, homeless shelter, crisis unit, and other facilities
Education
Master of Science - Psychiatric Nursing
University of Akron
Akron, OH1997
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Ursuline College
Cleveland, OH1986
Skills
- Inpatient and outpatient treatment
- Diagnosis and prognosis
- Harm reduction proficient
- MAT training completed
- Psychopharmacology
- Team leadership
- Problem resolution
- Behavior management
- Probate court processes
- Client advocacy
- Electronic medical charting
- HIPAA protocols
Certification
Adult Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing - American Nurses Credentialing Center
Timeline
Psychiatric Advanced Practice Nurse
Leeside Wellness
11.2022 - Current
Psychiatric Advanced Practice Nurse
Ethos Care
11.2019 - Current
Psychiatric Advanced Practice Nurse
Murtis Taylor Multi Service System
08.2018 - 03.2020
Licensed Independent Practitioner
Cleveland Clinic Foundation - Lutheran Hospital
02.2016 - 04.2018
Psychiatric Advanced Practice Nurse
Via Quest Psychiatric and Behavioral Services
04.2015 - 02.2016
Psychiatric Advanced Practice Nurse
Murtis Taylor Multi Service System
02.2001 - 04.2015
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
St Vincent Charity Hospital - Psychiatric Emergency Room
07.1996 - 08.2002
Master of Science - Psychiatric Nursing
University of Akron
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Ursuline College