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Melissa Behney

Melissa Behney

Palmyra,PA

Summary

Professional LPN actively seeking opportunities to develop clinical skills and leverage expertise in patient care. Renowned for unwavering compassion and empathy, consistently assisting patients in attaining optimal health potential. Comprehensive background in mental health, substance use disorder (SUD), and hands-on patient care across pediatric and adult populations. Enthusiastic about expanding knowledge and advancing within nursing field, continuously striving for excellence in practice.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Psychiatric LPN

Ponessa Behavioral Health
02.2018 - 10.2024
  • Delivered compassionate care to psychiatric patients, including assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning
  • Administered and monitored medications, adjusting dosages for optimal outcomes
  • Reviewed prior authorizations, educated children and adults about mental health conditions, and provided crisis intervention services

Licensed Practical Nurse

White Deer Run, New Perspectives
04.2020 - 04.2021
  • Provided direct patient care, including administering medications such as Suboxone and Vivitrol, monitoring vital signs, assisting with ADL for patients in detox

LPN, Contingency Pool

Penn State Hershey Medical Center
10.2019 - 03.2021
  • Gained experience in several outpatient Clinics: Briarcrest Adolescent, Cocoa, Cancer Institute, Camphill Specialties, Pediatric Hope Drive, Nyes Specialties, Women's Health, 200 University Drive Specialties and Palmyra Clinic
  • Served the COVID and Flu Clinics
  • Provided Direct Patient care under physician and RN supervision

LPN, Home Health Care

PSA Home Health Care
06.2016 - 01.2018
  • Provided specialized nursing care to pediatric patients in their home settings, ensuring their safety and well-being
  • Administered medications, treatments, and therapies as prescribed by physicians

IDD Direct Support Professional, Health Aid

Community Services Group
07.2015 - 05.2016

Personal Care Assistant

American House Assisted Living
04.2011 - 09.2012

Education

Practical Nursing - Certification

Lebanon Career & Technology Center
Lebanon, County
06.2026

Skills

  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Psychiatric Nursing
  • Behavioral Health
  • Medication Dispensing
  • Physical Assessment
  • Clinical judgment
  • Documenting intake
  • Behavioral assessment
  • Medical office administration
  • Medication Administration

Certification

  • CPR/AED Adult & Child, 01/19/23
  • Child Abuse Clearance, 01/19/23
  • FBI Clearance, 04/29/24
  • Criminal Background Check, 01/15/23
  • Mandated Reporting Certificate, 05/05/24

References

Available Upon request

Languages

Spanish
Limited Working

Accomplishments

  • Collaborated with team of psychiatrist in the development of mental health services.

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Work Preference

Work Type

Full TimePart Time

Work Location

Hybrid

Important To Me

Career advancementWork-life balanceHealthcare benefitsWork from home option401k matchPaid sick leavePersonal development programs

Timeline

Licensed Practical Nurse

White Deer Run, New Perspectives
04.2020 - 04.2021

LPN, Contingency Pool

Penn State Hershey Medical Center
10.2019 - 03.2021

Psychiatric LPN

Ponessa Behavioral Health
02.2018 - 10.2024

LPN, Home Health Care

PSA Home Health Care
06.2016 - 01.2018

IDD Direct Support Professional, Health Aid

Community Services Group
07.2015 - 05.2016

Personal Care Assistant

American House Assisted Living
04.2011 - 09.2012

Practical Nursing - Certification

Lebanon Career & Technology Center

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