Rhonda Dean
Springfield,MA
Summary
Skilled in delivering evidence-based mental health care while collaborating with diverse teams to improve patient outcomes. Proven ability to communicate effectively and remain composed under pressure. Committed to advancing mental health initiatives and promoting overall wellness.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN Clinical Leader
Hartford Hospital-The Institute of Living
Hartford, CT
10.2000 - Current
- Ensured patient safety and quality care, enhancing outcomes for patients and families.
- Fostered interdisciplinary collaboration to drive teamwork and improve patient outcomes.
- Administered medications accurately and safely to patients.
- Maintained compliance with healthcare standards and protocols.
Education
PMHNP - undefined
Walden University
Minneapolis, MNM.A. - Human Resource Development and Training
American International College
01.2001
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Massachusetts
01.1999
RN Diploma - undefined
Baystate Medical Center School of Nursing
01.1994
Skills
- Evidence-based practice
- Collaborative teamwork
- Effective communication
- Patient-centered care
- Medication administration and distribution
- Crisis intervention
- Leadership and staff oversight
- Clinical decision-making and evaluation
- Empathy and compassion in care
- Health promotion
- Hands-on patient care
- Mentoring and precepting role
- Registered nurse (RN) license holder
- Management of patient needs
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Problem-solving
- Flexible and adaptable
- Multitasking
- Excellent communication
- Critical thinking
- Computer skills
- Active listening
- Basic life support
Certification
- PMHNP LICENSE and DEA # pending
- CT RN License #R53338
- MA RN License #211939
Awards
Nightingale Award 2022
Community Service
National Alliance on Mental Illness, Nami Walk
Affiliations
Sigma Theta Tau
Publications
Presentation on "Understanding and Addressing Aggression and Violence" 2022, Institute of Living, Hartford, CT.
Training
- BLS for Healthcare Providers - American Heart Association, 2025
- Crisis Prevention Intervention Training, 2025
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- EXPERIENCES
- PMHNP student Internship, Hartford Hospital, Outpatient DBT program at IOL.
- PMHNP student on Psychiatric hospital in-patient units.
Timeline
RN Clinical Leader
Hartford Hospital-The Institute of Living
10.2000 - Current
PMHNP - undefined
Walden University
M.A. - Human Resource Development and Training
American International College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Massachusetts
RN Diploma - undefined
Baystate Medical Center School of Nursing