Monica Ellis
Jackson,MS
Summary
To obtain a position as Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in an acute, residential, or outpatient setting. Newly advanced practice nurse sas of April 2023 with 11 years of delivering high-quality care to patients in Medical- Surgical, Geriatric, and Psychiatric care settings. Proven leader effective at uniting and guiding nursing teams toward achieving patient care goals, improving satisfaction and supporting wide-spread healthcare system improvements. Focused on continuously advancing expertise in Psychiatric while driving innovation.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Brentwood Behavioral Healthcare
Flowood, MS
09.2017 - Current
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Instructed patients, caregivers and families on diagnoses, treatment options and self-management to maintain continuity of care.
- Guided therapeutic communication, conflict resolutions and interventions by deflecting undesirable behaviors to assist patients with developing and amplifying coping skills.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
Registered Nurse
Canopy Children's Solutions
Jackson MS, MS
04.2015 - Current
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Guided therapeutic communication, conflict resolutions and interventions by deflecting undesirable behaviors to assist patients with developing and amplifying coping skills.
- Boosted patient outcomes by prioritizing nursing tasks and assignments and accurately reporting on each patient's status.
Registered Nurse
Merit Health River Oaks Hospital
Flowood, MS
01.2014 - 06.2022
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
- Treated patients using pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment modalities to address various disorders, diseases and injuries.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions, including IV administration, wound and ostomy care and catheter insertion.
- Performed blood and blood product transfusions and intravenous infusions to address patient symptoms or underlying causes.
- Trained new RN hires and ancillary staff members to meet patient service goals, champion standards of care and improve patient overall satisfaction.
Mental Health Technician
Brentwood Behavioral Healthcare
Flowood, MS
05.2009 - 07.2011
- Provided excellent service to patients through personable communication.
- Conducted 15-minute and unscheduled checks on patients, immediately responding to hazardous incidents or crises to maintain safe milieu.
- Identified and addressed individual mental health challenges to support patients.
- Cultivated relationships with patients, discussing ways to help improve overall health while alleviating self-harm practices.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing/ PMHNP
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN02.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University Of Mississippi
University, MS05.2017
Associate of Science - Nursing
Hinds Community College
Raymond, MS07.2014
Certificate - Practical Nursing
Hinds Community College
Raymond, MS07.2011
Bachelor of Science - Education/ Clinical Exercise Physiology
Mississippi State University
Starkville, MS05.2007
Skills
- Friendly, Positive Attitude
- Supervision & Leadership
- Conflict Resolution
- Flexible Schedule
- Critical Thinking
- Organizational Skills
- Good Work Ethic
- Team Management
- Emotional awareness
- Culturally sensitive
Practicum Sites/ Preceptorships
- Canopy Children's Solutions - Long-Term Psychiatric Residential Facility and Outpatient clinic- precepted, caring for patients ranging from the ages of 6-17 years of age. (November 2021-February 2023).
- G.V. (Sonny) Montgomery Veteran Affairs Medical Center- Mental Health Outpatient Facility- precepted, caring for veterans from ages 18-99+. (August, 2022-February 2023).
- Gateway Behavioral Health -Mental Health Outpatient Clinic- precepted , caring for patients ages 18-99+. ( April 2022-August 2022).
Certification
- ANCC Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (April 2023)
- Licensed Registered Nurse (2014- 2023)
- Former Licensed Practical Nurse (2011-2014)
- ACLS Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
- TB Certification
- Handle With Care -Trained
- MAB- Trained
Organizations
- American Nurses Association
- Mississippi Nurses Association
- American Psychiatric Nurses Association
- Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Brentwood Behavioral Healthcare
09.2017 - Current
Registered Nurse
Canopy Children's Solutions
04.2015 - Current
Registered Nurse
Merit Health River Oaks Hospital
01.2014 - 06.2022
Mental Health Technician
Brentwood Behavioral Healthcare
05.2009 - 07.2011
Master of Science - Nursing/ PMHNP
Walden University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University Of Mississippi
Associate of Science - Nursing
Hinds Community College
Certificate - Practical Nursing
Hinds Community College
Bachelor of Science - Education/ Clinical Exercise Physiology
Mississippi State University
- ANCC Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (April 2023)
- Licensed Registered Nurse (2014- 2023)
- Former Licensed Practical Nurse (2011-2014)
- ACLS Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
- TB Certification
- Handle With Care -Trained
- MAB- Trained
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