MERRADITH DENSMORE
Lisbon
Summary
Psychiatric nursing professional with extensive experience in mental health care and patient advocacy. Known for strong focus on team collaboration and achieving positive patient outcomes. Reliable and adaptable, skilled in patient assessment and crisis intervention, ensuring comprehensive care in dynamic healthcare settings.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Aspire Mental Health
06.2025 - Current
- Conducted comprehensive patient assessments and developed individualized care plans.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient care strategies.
- Implemented evidence-based practices to improve mental health outcomes.
- Utilized Patient forward care in the treatment of Mental Health conditions.
- Educated patients and families on mental health issues and treatment options.
- Educated and managed Spravato therapy for numerous Clients.
- Built trust with patients from various cultural backgrounds through culturally competent care practices tailored to individual needs.
- Led quality improvement initiatives that streamlined patient care processes and increased efficiency.
- Shadowed with a PMHNP and learned Provider Practice, medication management, while pursuing my PMHNP Degree.
- Proficient in Simple practice EHR, OARRS, and DrFirst.
RN Case Management Lead Analyst
Cigna
01.2019 - 03.2025
- Championed educational initiatives focused on disease prevention & fostering healthier lifestyles for Cigna Customers
- Supported patients with extensive mental health disorders, collaborating with Behavioral coaching staff to enhance crisis call management for conditions like depression, bipolar disorder, & anxiety
- Enhanced patient care outcomes, boosted patient satisfaction levels, & optimized resource allocation by identifying patients' social determinants of health needs on each call through data-driven assessments, conducting in-depth patient interviews, & utilizing standardized tools
- Collaborated with psychiatric providers to streamline access to necessary care for clients, utilizing engagement strategies & follow-up protocols to enhance patient outcomes & increase access to care
- Mentored new employees for improved onboarding efficiency by utilizing advanced training modules
- Delivered impactful team meeting presentations & conducted educational sessions on our processes utilizing PowerPoint, Zoom, & training modules to enhance team efficiency, foster collaboration, & deepen process understanding
- Boosted patient outcomes and slashed readmission rates through implementing Post Discharge & PRE Admission education using EMR software & Patient education portals
- Enabled diverse interprofessional collaboration to optimize patient outcomes, resulting in improved patient satisfaction scores, enhanced treatment effectiveness, & streamlined care processes
- Leveraged Microsoft products (Power Point, Excel, Word) daily to enhance efficiency by 30%, boost data accuracy by 20%, & significantly elevate presentation quality across tasks such as data analysis & reporting, creating engaging presentations, & managing documents
- Assessing and performing quality check assessments on each customer
- Education on medication management and administration, making relevant referrals to our Pharmacy department as needed
- Overcoming customer barriers and creating SMART goals with each customer to help them achieve the best health outcomes
- Educational work related to disease prevention and helping develop healthier lifestyles for the Cigna Customers
RN Medical Surgical Unit
Mercy Health-Boardman
08.2022 - 10.2023
- Administered medication, performed wound care, facilitated numerous admissions & discharges, administered various IV pushes & infusions, & conducted comprehensive head-to-toe assessments during each shift
- Managed & educated addiction recovery patients, providing behavioral health assistance to patients each shift, utilizing Electronic Health Records (EHR), patient monitoring devices, & behavioral assessment software for patient progress monitoring & implementing patient feedback system for continuous improvements
- Generated 10-20 notes, reports, forms, & summaries per shift in EPIC
- Achieved Stroke & Cardiac Certification, & ACLS certified, leading to improved patient outcomes & enhanced emergency response; ACLS covers resuscitation techniques & advanced cardiac life support procedures
RN Oncology/Radiation
Mercy Health-Boardman
01.2016 - 11.2018
- Analyzed Radiation dosage for patients in collaboration with Radiation Oncologist utilizing Radiation dosage calculation software & Patient imaging technology tools to enhance treatment effectiveness & outcomes
- Educated patients on potential side effects of Radiation Education for various types of cancers & disease processes through one-on-one sessions, utilizing visual aids & brochures for enhanced understanding
- Monitored daily health progress of patients undergoing chemo & radiation treatments, resulting in increased recovery rates & effective management of side effects
- Oversaw & contributed to Behavioral health services by collaborating with Licensed Social workers in conducting assessments & developing client programs, resulting in heightened patient satisfaction levels & improved treatment plan compliance
- Empowered oncology patients by implementing mindfulness practices to reduce stress levels significantly, enhance overall well-being, & strengthen coping mechanisms
Registered Nurse
Mercy Health Partners
05.2015 - 01.2016
- Managed Critical Care experience utilizing Advanced Life Support (ALS), Intensive Care Unit (ICU) equipment, & Patient Monitoring Systems to lead daily rounds, coordinate treatment plans with specialists, & participate in case conferences with multidisciplinary teams
- Guided patients recovering from addictions by implementing extensive behavioral coaching & assistance using evidence-based practice modules such as Mindfulness, with a special emphasis on young adults & the elderly, with Mindfulness being the most utilized module
- Managed care for 30+ ventilator-dependent patients & skillfully titrated IV sedation for optimized ventilation, increased patient comfort, & enhanced recovery using Propofol & Fentanyl
- Administered hundreds of IV titrations for cardiac patients, performed numerous IV insertions, Arterial blood gas draws, & blood draws alike to improve patient outcomes
- Assisted in the insertion of central lines for physicians, gaining expertise in CVP monitoring & ultimately improving patient outcomes
- Responded to & actively participated in 5+ code situations across all hospital departments utilizing CPR, emergency response, patient stabilization, critical care, & collaborative teamwork skills
- Optimized care for diabetic ketoacidosis patients by adjusting their insulin drips based on blood glucose levels, ketone levels, & pH levels, leading to increased patient recovery rates, reduced hospital readmissions, & enhanced effectiveness of insulin therapy
Registered Nurse
Vibra Health Care Systems
06.2014 - 02.2015
- Oversaw a team of 5-10 LPN staff & coordinated care with other healthcare members using EMR software for seamless collaboration
- Managed care for 20+ Ventilator dependent patients using Ventilator software, a Patient tracking system, Healthcare analytics tools, Telemedicine platforms, & Medical record software
- Performed Tracheostomy care for trached patients
- As staff at Vibra we performed our own in house lab draws, and also accessed Mediports
- All nurses were required to do their own patients wound care which has given me extensive knowledge in wound therapy
- Vibra also requires that we are all ACLS certified, which in turn assisted in helping me perform many code situations successfully
Registered Nurse
One Health Ohio
12.2013 - 06.2014
- Organized team leadership & enhanced organizational effectiveness using project management tools, communication platforms, & collaboration software; showcased exceptional organizational skills by implementing efficient task delegation & developing streamlined workflow processes in challenging projects
- Executed addiction recovery support in behavioral health, slashing relapse rates, elevating success rates, & enhancing patient outcomes through Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, & Mindfulness-based interventions
- Implemented new suboxone treatment protocols & utilized Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) & Medication management strategies in collaboration with psychiatric interventions
- Executed health programs, oversaw diverse patient populations, & instructed staff on health topics to enhance women's health, pediatric care, & adult health experiences utilizing EMR systems, patient education materials, & clinical assessments with a focus on contributing to improved outcomes
- Administered over 100 Intramuscular injections to pediatric patients & adults, while conducting cardiac care (ECG, blood pressure monitoring, etc.) for adult patients utilizing ECG & blood pressure monitor
- Operated Microsoft & various healthcare computer systems including Epic, Cerner, & Meditech to manage patient records, billing, scheduling, & more
- Guided multiple health professionals including Doctors, Nurse Practitioners, & Specialists to optimize patient care outcomes, refine treatment plans, & enhance interdisciplinary communication
- Operated in-house lab services, gaining expertise in Auto Clave's & A1C testing to streamline processes & enhance test result accuracy
- Conducted in-house procedures alongside a medical professional to optimize the best patient experience, leading to increased patient satisfaction & improved patient outcomes from surgical, diagnostic, & therapeutic procedures
Library Assistant
Kent State University
01.2011 - 12.2013
- Excelled in mastering Microsoft Word for data entry, report writing, & document formatting, seamlessly integrating Excel, PowerPoint, & Outlook to achieve a 30% efficiency boost; showcased Excel proficiency through generating detailed reports
- Led strategic planning sessions & implemented efficient planning processes to streamline team coordination for organizational planning, resulting in increased planning efficiency; employed SWOT analysis & goal setting as strategic planning techniques
- Resolved software bugs, hardware malfunctions, & network connectivity issues utilizing IT helpdesk software, remote desktop tools, & diagnostic software such as Microsoft Remote Desktop & TeamViewer; commonly repaired laptops, desktops, servers, routers
- Led a team of work professionals to increase productivity by 20%, boost team morale significantly, & consistently achieve project deadlines, while utilizing project management software, effective communication techniques, & conflict resolution strategies
- Organized, tagged, & distributed books to other local libraries, managing shelves & deliveries efficiently
- Facilitated sending out & receiving library orders for patrons through Interlibrary Loan, ensuring requests were processed within 24 hours & implementing a new tracking system with library management software & a document tracking system
Education
Master's degree - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Chamberlain University
Addison, IL06-2025
Doctor of Nursing Practice - Advanced Leadership
Doctorates Degree of The Nursing Practice
Addison, IL06-2027
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Addison, IL06.2023
Associates in Applied Science - Nursing
Kent State University
East Liverpool, OH05.2013
Skills
- Behavioral/ Psychiatric managed care experience
- Radiation Oncology/Medical Oncology experience
- Proficient in EPIC Navigation/Documentation
- Pain Management/Addiction Medicine
- Experience Administering Injections/Medication Administration
- Medical Surgical/ICU/LTAC experience
- Venipuncture/ Arterial Blood gas/ Laboratory experience
- Nurse Management
- Staff Nurse
- BCLS CERTIFIED
- STROKE CERTIFIED
- Medical Office Experience
Certification
- BLS Certification
- RN License
- ACLS Certification
- Stroke/Cardiac Certification
Affiliations
ANA Active Membership Jan 2024-Present
Practicum Experience
- Aspire Mental Health East Liverpool, Oh 2024-Present
- - Successfully completed over 525 hours of medication management under the supervision of a PMHNP-BC.
- - Acquired more than 125 clinical psychotherapy hours with a licensed clinical counselor.
- - Skillfully managed complex psychiatric conditions.
- - Administered Spravato as part of a comprehensive mental health management plan for patients with treatment-resistant depression.
- - Provided administration and oversight of long-acting antipsychotic injectables for individuals diagnosed with bipolar disorder and schizophrenia.
- - Developed and implemented safety plans and provided support during suicidal crises.
Timeline
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Aspire Mental Health
06.2025 - Current
RN Medical Surgical Unit
Mercy Health-Boardman
08.2022 - 10.2023
RN Case Management Lead Analyst
Cigna
01.2019 - 03.2025
RN Oncology/Radiation
Mercy Health-Boardman
01.2016 - 11.2018
Registered Nurse
Mercy Health Partners
05.2015 - 01.2016
Registered Nurse
Vibra Health Care Systems
06.2014 - 02.2015
Registered Nurse
One Health Ohio
12.2013 - 06.2014
Library Assistant
Kent State University
01.2011 - 12.2013
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Associates in Applied Science - Nursing
Kent State University
Master's degree - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Chamberlain University
Doctor of Nursing Practice - Advanced Leadership
Doctorates Degree of The Nursing Practice
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