Precious Spencer
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Macon
Summary
Experienced Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with 25 years of nursing experience. Seeking to utilize expertise in diagnosing and treating clients with mental health disorders. Dedicated to providing high-quality care and support to those in need. Passionate about making a positive impact on the mental well-being of individuals.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
PMHNP-BC
PM Spencer Psychiatry
01.2020 - Current
- Duties are but not limited to the assessing and treatment of Adult clients with mental health disorders and symptoms related to.
- Psychopharmacologic management in collaboration with psychiatrist as well as autonomously.
- Psychiatric Evaluations and assessments of mental health needs for children or adults across the life span.
- Diagnosing mental health/psychiatric conditions.
- Developing and executing treatment plans, providing primary health care, and prescribing medication and follow-up.
- Consistently met my short and long-term targets.
- Handled customer complaints with empathy and composure.
- Proactively participated in meetings and helped create new practices.
- Trained, coached, and supervised new staff members.
- Helped management to identify workflow issues and find solutions.
- Conducted thorough psychiatric evaluations to accurately diagnose mental health conditions and inform appropriate treatment decisions.
- Maintained comprehensive, accurate, and timely electronic health records to support ongoing assessment and treatment planning efforts.
- Utilized telehealth technologies as necessary to provide remote consultations while ensuring adequate patient monitoring during periods of distance-based care.
- Streamlined medication management processes by regularly reviewing prescriptions for effectiveness, potential interactions, and side effects.
- Improved care continuity by effectively collaborating with interdisciplinary team members and maintaining clear communication.
- Developed strong therapeutic alliances with patients through active listening skills and empathic understanding of their personal experiences.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry best practices through continuous professional development opportunities and attending relevant conferences.
- Increased patient satisfaction through providing compassionate, holistic care and addressing the unique concerns of each individual.
- Mentored nursing students and new hires, fostering a supportive learning environment that encouraged professional growth.
- Reduced hospital readmissions by implementing evidence-based interventions focused on relapse prevention and management strategies.
- Provided crisis intervention services as needed to stabilize patients experiencing acute distress or at risk for harm to self or others.
- Coordinated care transitions by establishing discharge plans in collaboration with other professionals involved in the patient''s treatment journey.
- Conducted risk assessments for potentially dangerous behaviors, implementing preventative strategies to protect patients and staff.
- Reduced instances of crisis interventions required, through proactive monitoring and early identification of potential psychiatric emergencies.
- Cultivated culture of empathy and respect within psychiatric unit, positively impacting patient satisfaction and team morale.
- Navigated complex case management with focus on holistic care, integrating physical and mental health services to address all aspects of patient well-being.
PMHNP-BC
TalkSpace
05.2019 - 2024
- Duties are but not limited to the assessing and treatment of Adult clients with mental health disorders and symptoms related to.
- Executed autonomous psychopharmacologic management strategies.
- Psychiatric Evaluations and assessments of mental health needs for children or adults across the life span.
- Diagnosing mental health/psychiatric conditions.
- Developing and executing treatment plans, providing primary health care, and prescribing medication and follow-up.
- Consistently met my short and long-term targets.
- Handled customer complaints with empathy and composure.
- Proactively participated in meetings and helped create new practices.
- Trained, coached, and supervised new staff members.
- Helped management to identify workflow issues and find solutions.
PMHNP BC
Coastal Mental Health Center
11.2018 - 03.2022
- Duties are but not limited to the diagnoses and treatment of psychiatric problems, illness, and crises.
- Psychopharmacologic management in collaboration with psychiatrist.
- Psychiatric Evaluations and assessments of mental health needs for children or adults across the life span.
- Diagnosing mental health/psychiatric conditions.
- Developing and executing treatment plans, providing primary health care, and prescribing medication and follow-up.
PMHNP Student
Development Centers
04.2018 - 08.2018
- Duties were but not limited to, working with individuals, families and groups across the life span, assessing and diagnosing the client that presented with a psychiatric disorder, facilitated treatment planning, monitoring/follow-up, medication management, interpreting lab results, monitoring co-morbid conditions and coordinated care for optimal treatment including initiating services such as psychotherapy, holistic approaches, healthy eating, and exercise to improve client outcomes.
PMHNP Student
Development Centers
04.2018 - 08.2018
- Duties were but not limited to, working with individuals, families and groups across the life span, assessing and diagnosing the client that presented with a psychiatric disorder, facilitated treatment planning, monitoring/follow-up, medication management, interpreting lab results, monitoring co-morbid conditions and coordinated care for optimal treatment including initiating services such as psychotherapy, holistic approaches, healthy eating, and exercise to improve client outcomes.
PMHNP Student
Centers for Sexual Health and Wellness
11.2017 - 04.2018
- Duties were but not limited to, assessing and diagnosing clients presenting with addictions, substance abuse and trauma, this also included support services including therapy and other treatment modalities for the community, assessing and monitoring children and adolescents as well as adults suffering from depression, anxiety, substance abuse and sexual abuse/trauma, assessing and diagnosing the client that presented with psychiatric disorders. Interpreting data, facilitating treatment planning, initiating individual, family and group therapy using treatment modalities such as Cognitive behavioral therapy and motivational interviewing.
Education
Psychotherapy - undefined
Centers for Sexual Health and Wellness
Port St Lucie, Florida01.2019
Masters Degree of Nursing - undefined
Walden University
Minnesota01.2018
Associates Degree Nursing - undefined
Wayne County Community College District
Detroit, MI01.2004
Skills
- Experience in Assessment , diagnosis, and treatment of psychiatric disorders
- DSM-V familiarity
- In-depth knowledge of various treatment modalities and therapies that improve client outcomes
- Proficiency in the use of therapeutic communication
- Exceptional organizational and multitasking skills
- Teamplayer and quick learner
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Problem-solving
Certification
- Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner- Board Certified, #2018022130, November 2018
- Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner- Board Certified , State of Michigan
- Registered Nurse, State of Michigan, 2004
- Registered Nurse, State of Florida, 2015
- American Heart Association, BLS instructor, 2017
Languages
English Fluent
Awards
Sigma Theta Tau , Honor Society Nursing, Deans List, Walden University
Timeline
PMHNP-BC
PM Spencer Psychiatry
01.2020 - Current
PMHNP-BC
TalkSpace
05.2019 - 2024
PMHNP BC
Coastal Mental Health Center
11.2018 - 03.2022
PMHNP Student
Development Centers
04.2018 - 08.2018
PMHNP Student
Development Centers
04.2018 - 08.2018
PMHNP Student
Centers for Sexual Health and Wellness
11.2017 - 04.2018
Psychotherapy - undefined
Centers for Sexual Health and Wellness
Masters Degree of Nursing - undefined
Walden University
Associates Degree Nursing - undefined
Wayne County Community College District
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