Melina Spanos
Waterford,CT
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate PMHNP student with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in acute psychiatric environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle psychiatric crisis at high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and optimal patient care.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Psychiatric Crisis
Lawrence Memorial Hospital
07.2021 - Current
- Adult and pediatric 7-bed unit, consistent monitoring of up to 7 patients per shift.
- Implemented psychiatric evaluations, suicide assessments, and appropriate triage.
- Assessed need for appropriate interventions during psychiatric emergencies while
maintaining safe and therapeutic milieu. - Provided psychiatric care to stabilize patients with chemical dependency, neurological deficits and self-inflicted injuries.
- Administered injectable psychotropic medications at appropriate times, monitored for adverse reactions to medications given.
- Conducted de-escalation protocols during patient crisis.
- Built rapport while actively listening and interpreting patient's concerns.
Education
Master of Science - PMHNP
University of Rhode Island
Kingston, RI07.2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Utica College
Utica, NY05.2021
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
University of Hartford
West Hartford, CT05.2018
Skills
- Epic Systems
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient and Family Advocacy
- Patient Care Planning
Certification
- Registered Nurse Licensure, CT, 2023
- Crisis Prevention & Intervention Training, 2023
- BLS and CPR CERTIFIED, American Heart Association, 2023
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Psychiatric Crisis
Lawrence Memorial Hospital
07.2021 - Current
Master of Science - PMHNP
University of Rhode Island
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Utica College
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
University of Hartford
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