Misty Blanchard
Jacksonville,NC
Summary
Compassionate Psych Registered Nurse with background in acute psychiatric care and therapeutic communication. Bring forth deep understanding of mental health disorders, treatment plans, and medication management. Recognized for providing high-quality patient care, demonstrating strong skills in crisis intervention and creating safe environments to foster recovery. Previous roles have benefited from commitment to team collaboration and holistic patient-centered approach.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Psych Registered Nurse
Cherry Hospital
Goldsboro, NC
05.2023 - Current
- Developed and implemented patient care plans, including assessment of physical, psychosocial, cultural, spiritual needs.
- Provided direct patient care for patients suffering from mental health disorders such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder and schizophrenia.
- Assessed risk factors associated with mental illness and provided appropriate interventions to mitigate potential harm.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate holistic treatment plans for patients in acute psychiatric settings.
- Monitored patient progress during their course of treatment by assessing changes in behavior or mood symptoms.
- Provided crisis intervention services when needed to deescalate situations involving agitated or violent patients.
- Adolescent Unit (12-17 year olds)
Psych Registered Nurse
Brynn Marr Hospital
Jacksonville, NC
11.2022 - 06.2023
- Developed and implemented patient care plans, including assessment of physical, psychosocial, cultural, spiritual needs.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate holistic treatment plans for patients in acute psychiatric settings.
- Monitored patient progress during their course of treatment by assessing changes in behavior or mood symptoms.
- Pediatric Unit (5-12 year olds)
Psych Registered Nurse
Southern Virginia Mental Health Institute
Danville, VA
04.2022 - 10.2022
- Developed and implemented patient care plans, including assessment of physical, psychosocial, cultural, spiritual needs.
- Conducted individual and group therapy sessions to support patient recovery goals.
- Educated family members about medication regimens, side effects, warning signs of relapse or suicidal ideation.
- Forensic Unit and Detox
Psych Registered Nurse
Winnebago Mental Health Institute
Oshkosh, WI
01.2022 - 04.2022
- Developed and implemented patient care plans, including assessment of physical, psychosocial, cultural, spiritual needs.
- Facilitated psychoeducational groups on topics related to mental health awareness and coping strategies.
- Provided crisis intervention services when needed to deescalate situations involving agitated or violent patients.
- Forensic Unit
Psych Registered Nurse
Cherry Hospital
Goldsboro, NC
06.2021 - 01.2022
- Developed and implemented patient care plans, including assessment of physical, psychosocial, cultural, spiritual needs.
- Educated family members about medication regimens, side effects, warning signs of relapse or suicidal ideation.
- Served as a mentor and preceptor for new nurses starting at the facility by providing guidance on proper protocols and procedures.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Adult Female Unit
Psych Registered Nurse
East Central Regional Hospital
Augusta, GA
04.2020 - 06.2021
- Developed and implemented patient care plans, including assessment of physical, psychosocial, cultural, spiritual needs.
- Provided crisis intervention services when needed to deescalate situations involving agitated or violent patients.
- Recorded comprehensive patient histories and coordinated treatment plans with multi-disciplinary team members.
- Forensic Male Unit
Psych Registered Nurse
Cherry Hospital
Goldsboro, NC
01.2020 - 04.2021
- Developed and implemented patient care plans, including assessment of physical, psychosocial, cultural, spiritual needs.
- Assessed risk factors associated with mental illness and provided appropriate interventions to mitigate potential harm.
- Conducted individual and group therapy sessions to support patient recovery goals.
- Adult Male Admissions Unit
Psych Registered Nurse
Brynn Marr Hospital
Jacksonville, NC
01.2019 - 08.2020
- Developed and implemented patient care plans, including assessment of physical, psychosocial, cultural, spiritual needs.
- Provided direct patient care for patients suffering from mental health disorders such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder and schizophrenia.
- Provided crisis intervention services when needed to deescalate situations involving agitated or violent patients.
Director of Nursing
Neighborhood Home Care
Bay City, MI
10.2015 - 01.2019
- Developed and implemented nursing policies, procedures, and protocols to ensure patient safety.
- Oversaw the daily operations of the nursing department including staffing, scheduling, budgeting, and resource allocation.
- Provided clinical guidance and direction to nursing staff to ensure quality care was provided in a timely manner.
- Conducted performance evaluations for all nursing staff members and made recommendations for improvement when necessary.
- Ensured compliance with state regulations regarding nurse-to-patient ratios and other safety guidelines.
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare providers to coordinate patient care plans.
Cardiac Step-Down RN
McLaren Bay Region
Bay City, MI
06.2015 - 12.2016
- Assessed patient health and developed individualized care plans accordingly.
- Provided direct nursing care to patients, including administering medications, wound care, and IV therapy.
- Educated patients on health maintenance, disease prevention, and treatment options.
- Performed physical examinations and assessments of patients' medical histories.
- Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure, temperature, respiration rate, pulse rate and weight.
- Collaborated with physicians in developing patient-specific treatment plans.
- Assisted doctors during medical procedures.
- Responded quickly to life-threatening situations by providing appropriate interventions.
Cardiac Step-Down RN
St. Mary’s of Michigan
Saginaw, MI
03.2011 - 09.2015
- Assessed patient health and developed individualized care plans accordingly.
- Provided direct nursing care to patients, including administering medications, wound care, and IV therapy.
- Educated patients on health maintenance, disease prevention, and treatment options.
- Performed physical examinations and assessments of patients' medical histories.
- Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure, temperature, respiration rate, pulse rate and weight.
- Collaborated with physicians in developing patient-specific treatment plans.
- Assisted doctors during medical procedures.
- Responded quickly to life-threatening situations by providing appropriate interventions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Saginaw Valley State University
Bay City, MI12-2014
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Delta College
University Center12-2010
Skills
- Behavioral assessment
- Anger management techniques
- Group therapy coordination
- Patient Assessments
- Multidisciplinary Collaboration
- Discharge Planning
- Client Education
- Treatment Planning
- Safety Planning
- Direct Patient Care
- Crisis Intervention
- Medication Administration
- De-Escalation Techniques
- Clinical Documentation
Certification
- Healthcare Provider CPR - American Heart Association
- ACLS- American Heart Association
- NC Compact License 312868
- MI License 4704297805
- OR License 10006466
- Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) Certificate - Crisis Prevention Institute.
Timeline
Psych Registered Nurse
Cherry Hospital
05.2023 - Current
Psych Registered Nurse
Brynn Marr Hospital
11.2022 - 06.2023
Psych Registered Nurse
Southern Virginia Mental Health Institute
04.2022 - 10.2022
Psych Registered Nurse
Winnebago Mental Health Institute
01.2022 - 04.2022
Psych Registered Nurse
Cherry Hospital
06.2021 - 01.2022
Psych Registered Nurse
East Central Regional Hospital
04.2020 - 06.2021
Psych Registered Nurse
Cherry Hospital
01.2020 - 04.2021
Psych Registered Nurse
Brynn Marr Hospital
01.2019 - 08.2020
Director of Nursing
Neighborhood Home Care
10.2015 - 01.2019
Cardiac Step-Down RN
McLaren Bay Region
06.2015 - 12.2016
Cardiac Step-Down RN
St. Mary’s of Michigan
03.2011 - 09.2015
- Healthcare Provider CPR - American Heart Association
- ACLS- American Heart Association
- NC Compact License 312868
- MI License 4704297805
- OR License 10006466
- Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) Certificate - Crisis Prevention Institute.
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Saginaw Valley State University
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Delta College
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