Rachel Hirsch
Teaneck,NJ
Summary
Nurse Practitioner with a focus on adult gerontology who is passionate about providing excellent primary care and the prevention of acute illness. This passion and commitment is built on knowledge and experience gained as a Registered Nurse and Special Education Teacher.
Psychiatric healthcare professional with strong clinical expertise and proven ability to deliver impactful patient care. Skilled in comprehensive mental health assessments, therapeutic interventions, and medication management. Known for exceptional collaboration with multidisciplinary teams and adaptability to changing clinical needs. Valued for empathetic patient interactions, critical thinking, and effective communication.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Pelorus Elder & Behavioral Health
12.2024 - Current
- Maintained comprehensive, accurate, and timely electronic health records to support ongoing assessment and treatment planning efforts.
- Conducted comprehensive psychiatric evaluations to identify specific mental health needs, enhancing overall treatment effectiveness.
- 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.
- Implemented culturally sensitive care approaches when working with diverse patient populations to ensure equitable access to quality mental healthcare services.
- 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.
- Enhanced patient outcomes by developing comprehensive treatment plans tailored to individual needs.
Acute Care Registered Nurse
New Bridge Medical Center
04.2023 - Current
- Provide medically monitored withdrawal management and controlled withdrawal from alcohol, opiates, and benzodiazepine
- Responsibilities include participating in a multidisciplinary team to monitor the safe and controlled withdrawal, assessing patients' condition, implementing treatment plans, educating patients on their conditions, providing emotional support, administering medication, documenting nursing care, and reporting to detox specialists
- Duties also include attending to patients who have multiple acute medical problems
- Collaborating with providers for medication adjustments including controlled substances
Adult Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Practicum II
Stat Primary NP Clinic
06.2024 - 08.2024
- Performed comprehensive physical examinations and documented patient histories to gather information and identify health issues.
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Prescribed and managed pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments to treat underlying causes and relieve symptoms.
- Provided medical services and care to patients with chronic and acute conditions.
Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Practicum II
Vanguard Medical Group
03.2024 - 05.2024
- Developed the skills needed to assess, diagnose, and manage various health conditions across a wide range of patient population groups
- Educating patients about their health conditions and treatment plans, ensuring access to necessary resources and support
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive patient care
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
Care Rev
07.2023 - 04.2024
- Promoted a safe environment for patients by adhering to infection control protocols, fall prevention strategies, and other safety measures.
- Prevented complications for post-operative patients through careful monitoring, early detection of issues, and prompt intervention when needed.
- Managed caseload of [Number] patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care.
- Assessed patient conditions accurately by conducting comprehensive physical assessments, interpreting diagnostic tests, and utilizing critical thinking skills.
Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Practicum I
Stat Primary NP Clinic
01.2024 - 03.2024
- Managed complex, chronic conditions
- Perform advanced clinical procedures under the supervision of experienced preceptors
- Balancing multiple patients and tasks developing strong time management and organizational skills
- Applied evidence-based practice to integrate the latest research findings into the clinical decision-making process, ensuring that patients receive the best possible care
- Professional reflection with the Preceptor to identify areas for improvement for continuous professional growth
Medical Surgical / ICU Registered Nurse
Saint Mary's
02.2022 - 08.2023
- Provide direct care for adult patients before and after surgical procedures
- Coordinate healthcare plans with the treatment team
- Administer medications and educate patients on surgical procedures, medications, and general health education
- Monitored vital signs, ventilation adequacy, consciousness and pain levels
- Assessed patients and implemented treatment plans for patients who were critically ill and in unstable conditions
- Continuous monitoring of the patient's airway, breathing, and circulation
- Applied rapid intervention when patients became critically unstable
- Determined when to call rapid responses and the code team for life-threatening conditions such as inadequate oxygen perfusion or unstable arrhythmia
Sub-Acute Care Nurse
Oakland Rehabilitation Center
09.2021 - 01.2022
- Medication administration by state and company standards
- Notify physicians and the healthcare team of any change in the patient's health including assessment findings and nursing interventions
- Responds quickly and appropriately to all emergencies
- Appropriately documents in patient electronic records
- Use therapeutic communication skills to address patient and family emotional and psychological concerns effectively
- Gives direction and guidance to CNA's to provide maximum patient comfort and care
Nursing Student
Bergen Community College
09.2018 - 05.2021
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Supported nursing staff by performing routine tasks such as taking vitals, administering medications, and documenting patient information.
- Conducted thorough head-to-toe assessments on assigned patients during each shift, identifying any abnormalities that required further attention from healthcare providers.
- Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures.
Retired Special Education Teacher
New York City Board of Education
07.2016 - 08.2018
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Special Education Teacher
NYC DOE
01.2004 - 06.2016
- Develop and implement IEPs that include setting goals, tracking progress, and adjusting teaching strategies to ensure each student can achieve their full potential
- Adapt teaching methods to teach students who have a wide range of disabilities, including physical, mental, emotional, and learning disabilities
- Collaborate with general education teachers, school counselors, occupational therapists, and parents to create a supportive learning environment
- Provide a supportive and understanding environment, actively listen and build strong relationships with students and their families who face challenges to learning
- Adapt instructional materials including visual aids, hands-on activities, and technology to make learning accessible and enjoyable
- Regular assessment of students' progress, identifying areas of excelling or requiring additional support, and adjusting teaching plans and methods based on these assessments
- Engage in ongoing professional development to stay updated with the latest teaching strategies, technologies, and research in education
Master in Science Graduate Student
Queens College
09.1996 - 05.2003
- Followed school and classroom policies, regulations, dress codes, and schedules.
- Collaborated on group projects to complete professional deliverables.
- Enhanced classroom experience by utilizing multimedia presentations and interactive learning tools.
- Completed rigorous readings as directed to support unit learning goals.
Bachelor of Arts Student
Hunter College
02.1992 - 06.1996
- Followed school and classroom policies, regulations, dress codes, and schedules.
- Collaborated on group projects to complete professional deliverables.
- Enhanced classroom experience by utilizing multimedia presentations and interactive learning tools.
- Completed rigorous readings as directed to support unit learning goals.
Education
Post Graduate Certificate - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OH05-2026
Master of Science - Nursing
William Paterson University
Wayne, NJ09.2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
William Paterson University
Wayne, NJ08.2022
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Bergen Community College
Paramus, NJ05.2021
Master of Science - Elementary Education
Queens College
Flushing, NY05.2003
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Hunter College
New York, NY06.1996
Skills
- Intravenous therapy
- Diabetes management
- Seizure Management
- Compassionate Care
- Airway Management
- Emergency Management
- Tracheostomy Care
- Psychiatric assessment
- Suicide risk assessment
- Depression treatment
- Behavioral health care
- Mental health counseling
- Medication management
- Geriatric psychiatry
- Schizophrenia treatment
- Obsessive-compulsive disorder treatment
- Bipolar disorder treatment
- Psychopharmacology
- Anxiety disorder treatment
- Substance abuse treatment
- Therapeutic communication
- Clinical documentation
- Patient health education
- Psychiatric evaluation
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
- Psychiatric and mental health care
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Multitasking
- Medication monitoring
- Excellent communication
- Organizational skills
Websites
Accomplishments
- Documented and resolved [Issue] which led to [Results].
- Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Achieved [Result] by introducing [Software] for [Type] tasks.
- Achieved [Result] through effectively helping with [Task].
- Supervised team of [Number] staff members.
- Achieved [Result] by completing [Task] with accuracy and efficiency.
- Collaborated with team of [Number] in the development of [Project name].
Certification
- American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Adult-Gerontology Primary Care, CB # AG09240127, 09/24, 09/29
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support, 06/23, 08/25
- American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support, 06/23, 08/25
- ONS/ONCC Chemotherapy Immunotherapy, ID# 850152, 11/22, 11/24
- Advanced Practice Nurse, NJ, 26NJ15188100, 2024, 2025
- Advanced Practice Nurse, NY, License Pending, 2024, 2026
- Registered Nurse, NJ, 26NR22806100, 2021, 2025
- Registered Nurse, NY, 826459-01, 2024, 2027
- Licensed [Job Title] - [Timeframe]
- [Area of expertise] License - [Timeframe]
- [Area of certification] Training - [Timeframe]
- Certified [Job Title], [Company Name] - [Timeframe]
Affiliations
- American Academy of Nurse Practioners
Languages
Korean
Limited Working
Timeline
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Pelorus Elder & Behavioral Health
12.2024 - Current
Adult Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Practicum II
Stat Primary NP Clinic
06.2024 - 08.2024
Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Practicum II
Vanguard Medical Group
03.2024 - 05.2024
Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Practicum I
Stat Primary NP Clinic
01.2024 - 03.2024
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
Care Rev
07.2023 - 04.2024
Acute Care Registered Nurse
New Bridge Medical Center
04.2023 - Current
Medical Surgical / ICU Registered Nurse
Saint Mary's
02.2022 - 08.2023
Sub-Acute Care Nurse
Oakland Rehabilitation Center
09.2021 - 01.2022
Nursing Student
Bergen Community College
09.2018 - 05.2021
Retired Special Education Teacher
New York City Board of Education
07.2016 - 08.2018
Special Education Teacher
NYC DOE
01.2004 - 06.2016
Master in Science Graduate Student
Queens College
09.1996 - 05.2003
Bachelor of Arts Student
Hunter College
02.1992 - 06.1996
Master of Science - Nursing
William Paterson University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
William Paterson University
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Bergen Community College
Master of Science - Elementary Education
Queens College
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Hunter College
Post Graduate Certificate - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
University of Cincinnati
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